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EU offers E. coli aid for farmers

Package of €150m likely to be increased. 
Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Slovenians reject pension reform

Vote is blow to centre-left government of Borut Pahor, who rejects calls to resign.

Monday, 6 June 2011

EU to hold E. coli crisis meeting

Agriculture ministers to meet to discuss compensation for farmers.

Monday, 6 June 2011

 

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Centre-right wins in Macedonia

Ruling party loses its majority in early election.

Monday, 6 June 2011

Vodafone chief calls for internet rules

Stance at odds with US tech firms' call to shun regulation.

Monday, 6 June 2011

Social Democrats win Portuguese elections

Socialists concede defeat after exit polls give victory to Social Democrats.

Sunday, 5 June 2011

Greece to get next instalment of loan in July

Officials say progress has been made but more reform needed.

Friday, 3 June 2011

 

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Tadic revives Serbia's hopes for EU entry You need an active subscription to read this article

Serbia expects reward for capturing Mladic.
? A timely capture with time-limited effects
? The Dutch angle
? The charge sheet

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

‘Super Mario' emerges from the shadows You need an active subscription to read this article

Most eurozone leaders support Mario Draghi's bid to be the next ECB president, but his nationality has caused some problems.
? Numbers game causes headaches for senior bankers
? In the frame

Thursday, 26 May 2011

While the dust is settling You need an active subscription to read this article

EU looking at changes to its aid policies as the world's poorest states are increasingly unable to cope.

Thursday, 26 May 2011

 

  

 

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Rise in E. coli infections

Calls for compensation for farmers hit by losses because of outbreak.

Friday, 3 June 2011

Latvia's president fails in re-election bid

Valdis Zatlers to be replaced as president by Andris Berzinš.

Friday, 3 June 2011

Trichet proposes EU finance ministry

ECB president puts forward ideas on economic governance during Charlemagne prize speech.

Thursday, 2 June 2011

 

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Struggling to find a Brussels voice You need an active subscription to read this article

Plans to merge two leading science lobbies have broken down.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

 

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A world on the brink You need an active subscription to read this article

How a global ecological crisis could become more expensive than any sovereign-debt crisis.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Seeking the green seal of approval You need an active subscription to read this article

Measuring the environmental impact of products and services is proving increasingly popular.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Toxic neighbours You need an active subscription to read this article

Everyone wants tougher rules for dealing with hazardous waste, but enforcement is a big problem.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

The EU's perilous fishing trip abroad You need an active subscription to read this article

Greater consumption of fish and exhausted European stocks mean that the EU has to look outside its waters to satisfy demand.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Battle to halt biodiversity decline You need an active subscription to read this article

The Commission has a strategy to protect habitats, but conservation targets have been missed before.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

 

  
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JOINING FORCES Thousands of people gather in front of the Greek parliament in Athens to protest against austerity measures.
 

 

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Not a routine election

As Macedonians go to the polls - again - this weekend, the EU has to be prepared for a range of outcomes.

Saturday, 4 June 2011

Hypocrisy and war

Tolerance for double standards has its limits.
By Gareth Evans
Thursday, 2 June 2011

The yuan's journey to the world

Can China's currency pose a serious challenge to the dollar's domination of the international monetary system?
By Yu Yongding
Wednesday, 1 June 2011

 

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Leaders fail to grasp enormity of Arab spring You need an active subscription to read this article

European leaders are not responding in the right way to important events.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

 

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Stability could prove unhealthy for Ukraine You need an active subscription to read this article

The EU should attach greater importance to strengthening democratic institutions in Ukraine to counter growing authoritarianism.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

The good guys are losing ground in Latvian struggle You need an active subscription to read this article

A brave decision by Latvia's president may cost him his job but is unlikely to restore public trust in politicians.
Wednesday, 1 June 2011

 

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Shaping an identity for the EEAS You need an active subscription to read this article

A way to instil esprit de corps in the unique hybrid that is the European External Action Service.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Global governance lessons for Europe You need an active subscription to read this article

Europe might regret insisting that the IMF's next managing director is a European.
By Paola Subacchi
Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Hobble and muddle

The world economy will remain unusually fluid over the next three to five years.
By Mohamed A. El-Erian
Saturday, 28 May 2011

 

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Doctor democrat You need an active subscription to read this article

The vice-chancellor of Germany is young and has a great deal of responsibility on his shoulders.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Sign of the times You need an active subscription to read this article

Ex-husband of Neelie Kroes makes some colourful claims.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Speaking with one voice? You need an active subscription to read this article

Confusion over EU statements on arrest of Ratko Mladic.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

No more heroes for the Belgians You need an active subscription to read this article

A Norwegian is a Belgian national hero!

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

On the frontline You need an active subscription to read this article

The EU's embassy in Yemen takes on an important role.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

The saviour of Sarajevo? You need an active subscription to read this article

EU names ambassador to Bosnia, and it's a surprising choice.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Race for the prize You need an active subscription to read this article

A lunch appointment with a difference.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

 
 

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