Aaron Schips

Trainee Reporter, New Europe

Aaron Schips is a history major student at Brussels' Vesalius College.

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Posted December 7, 2011

The European Commission has adopted revised rules for assessing state aid for shipbuilding to take account of the more specialised nature of the current shipbuilding industry.

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Refrigeration cartel broken and fined by Commission anti-trust enforcers

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Posted December 7, 2011

The European Commission has settled a cartel that has been illegally limiting the competition for the sale of household and commercial refrigeration compressors. These compressors are used in fridges, freezers, vending machines and ice-cream coolers, and were predominantly produced by the...

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UEFA and Commission pledge co-operation to ensure football stability

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Posted December 7, 2011

UEFA President Michel Platini has met with European Commission Vice President Viviane Reding and Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia.

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Belgian government (finally) to be led by Elio Di Rupo

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Posted December 6, 2011

Belgium, after the longest period in modern history without an elected government, has finally appointed Elio Di Rupo as prime minister.

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SMEs’ patents granted protection rights

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Posted December 6, 2011

On 6 December, the European Council agreed on unitary protection for patents for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The new framework will make the acquisition of patents much easier for SMEs, allowing them to be ensured comprehensive coverage, as the legislation covers 25 of the 27...

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