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France24 (Free subscription) | 14 hours ago
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has once more backed his predecessor Tony Blair to become the European Union's new president, while denying that UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband was ever a candidate for the foreign affairs job.
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New York Times (Free subscription) | yesterday
Days after securing the landmark treaty that will lead to the naming of the European Union’s first president, the bloc has lapsed into horse-trading-as-usual over the position.
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Financial Times (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Sorting out relations is vital because events in the former Soviet state can cause havoc in European countries that depend on Russian gas
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Groupe socialiste (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
The Group of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament has expressed delight at developments in the Czech Republic, which has now ratified the Lisbon Treaty. The Group has also highlighted the fact that the European Union, once the new Treaty comes into effect, will become more efficient, more coherent, more prosperous and more visible on the international stage.
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LATICONOMICS (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
France, Germany and the European Union Future dreaming French hopes for new Franco-German leadership in Europe may yet founder on disagreements about policies and priorities TO MOST people, the prospect of an end to the European Union’s institutional navel-gazing is welcome. Once the Czech holdouts ratify the Lisbon treaty, goes the line, there should be no new grand schemes. Yet this is not...
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Financial Times (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
Europe's competition regulator slaps Zurich-based AC Treuhand with a substantial fine amid its alleged role in organising the operational framework for cartels
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Financial Times (Free subscription) | 1 hour ago
Two prominent businessmen among 15 people charged by finance ministry's anti-fraud police investigating sales of wind farms to foreign companies
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Financial Times (Free subscription) | yesterday
The European Commission earns its cleanest accounting record in more than a decade, but concerns remain over the way it administered large parts of its €117bn budget last year
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Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
European regulators say that they 'do not intend' to deviate from the original purpose of the new capital rules for insurers as they draw up a more detailed implementing regime
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France24 (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009
British media say former prime minister Tony Blair has launched a last ditch attempt to revive his flagging campaign for the presidency of the European Union, amid reports Belgian premier Herman Van Rompuy has emerged as the frontrunner.
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Connecting the Dots in the New World Order (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009
We have seen Prime Minister Gordon Brown and most member of his party promote Tony Blair as the first President of the European Union. Dare other members of the British Government put their names forward to support such a person who may in the near future be called to give account of his reasons for going to war? Dare they be associated with a person who could well be soon listed as a war criminal?...
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Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
The EU competition commissioner's political savvy and inherent toughness have come into their own in the financial crisis. No one who has heard her speak about the dangers of protectionism could doubt her conviction
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Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Herman Van Rompuy is not in the world's premier league of politicians but the Belgian prime minister has earned respect for steering the country in difficult circumstances
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Financial Times (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
EU officials said they would push hard for a bilateral free trade agreement with India at the one-day summit in New Delhi but Indian ministers were more cautious
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People Daily (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
The European Union (EU) Wednesday said the regional body "deeply deplores the loss of life during the Gaza conflict, particularly the civilian casualties," and it "condemns all targeting of civilians and United Nations facilities during the conflict," which left more than 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis killed. The statement came as Anders Liden, permanent representative of Sweden,...
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patrickguillard | 09/01/2009
EU Special Representative in central Asia explains the further cooperation realised between coutries of this region and EU Member States. The EU has acquired higher visibility in many areas since my mission started, as EU member states and the European Commission have shown increasing interest in closer engagement with this region. The coherence and effectiveness of EU policy vis-à-vis Central Asian...
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patrickguillard | 09/01/2009
EU Special Representative in central Asia explains the further cooperation realised between coutries of this region and EU Member States. The EU has acquired higher visibility in many areas since my mission started, as EU member states and the European Commission have shown increasing interest in closer engagement with this region. The coherence and effectiveness of EU policy vis-à-vis Central Asian...
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patrickguillard | 08/27/2009
The European Commission wants to promote initiatives on energy saving through its cohesion policy. This commitment was confirmed during a workshop last June 19. The European Commission and leading financial institutions organised the event to raise awareness of energy efficiency and renewable energy support schemes. Presentations from the event are available. The European Economic Recovery Plan highlights...