Commission takes EU states to court in salary dispute
Today @ 09:29
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Monti and Merkel: Financial tax must cover whole EU
Today @ 09:22
Italy's Mario Monti and German Chancellor Merkel have said they would support an EU-wide financial transactions tax. But Berlin backed down on the idea of a eurozone-only levy.
Denmark: No hope of breakthrough on EU rights bill
Today @ 09:17
The Danish EU presidency aims to keep talks going on an EU bill on minority rights in the services sector. But it has no faith in a breakthrough.
Brussels warns Hungary on constitutional reform
11.01.12 @ 15:35
The EU commission has warned Hungary to change parts of its constitution or face legal action amid fears that Prime Minister Orban is undermining the independence of key parts of the state.
Softer draft of fiscal treaty opens door for UK
11.01.12 @ 10:15
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EU legal expert casts doubt on new fiscal treaty
11.01.12 @ 15:42
A legal expert who helped write several EU treaties - Jean-Claude Piris - has warned that the new "fiscal compact" will not be enough to stop the financial crisis.
Online shoppers stung for €204bn a year, Brussels says
11.01.12 @ 17:50
Europe is lagging behind on potentially massive economic benefits from online retail markets, the European Commission has warned.
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Rehn backs 'smart' mutual debt fund
11.01.12 @ 06:43
The idea of mutualising eurozone debt remains as controversial as ever but economic affairs commissioner Olli Rehn has spoken out in favour of a halfway house solution.
Tymoshenko ally cries out to EU after health scare
11.01.12 @ 09:21
A top ally of former Ukrainian leader Yulia Tymoshenko has accused authorities of trying to "kill" her after a health scare in prison at the weekend.
EU authorities shield names of consumer credit sinners
10.01.12 @ 18:12
EU institutions and national authorities have refused to disclose the names of online credit companies which mislead customers, despite raising alarm about widespread abuses in the sector.
Merkel urges Greece to implement debt deal
09.01.12 @ 17:23
Chancellor Merkel has warned Greece it will not get any more EU money unless it finalises details of its second bail-out, such as how much private debt should be written off.
US senators warn Ashton on risk of Iran war
11.01.12 @ 09:29
US senators have warned EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton that Iran's alleged nuclear weapons programme risks igniting a military confrontation.
Danish minister says financial tax would cost jobs
10.01.12 @ 17:34
Denmark has come out against the creation of an EU financial transactions tax, saying it would hamper growth and cost "hundreds of thousands of jobs."
British deputy PM: EU veto is 'temporary'
10.01.12 @ 09:10
British deputy leader Nick Clegg has predicted the UK will drop its veto on the EU fiscal compact, but urged Brussels not to go too far with reforms.
Denmark launches 'tap water' presidency
10.01.12 @ 08:44
Tap water instead of bottled water, fewer gifts for dignitaries, more use of public transportation - cost-efficiency is to be the hallmark of Denmark's EU presidency.
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