EU NEWS: 5.16.14

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1. US says French warships to Russia 'unhelpful' - 13/05/2014 09:30:09
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The US state department has criticised France for planning to deliver two
warships to Russia despite its actions in Ukraine.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/124109


2. [Feature] Building Israel, one rock at a time - 12/05/2014 09:42:30
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EU labelling guidelines to increase pressure on Israel if settlement
expansion derails the peace process.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/124079


3. Public support for EU rising ahead of elections - 13/05/2014 09:28:19
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Public support for the European Union is seeing a gradual recovery,
according to a new survey of seven EU nations.

http://euobserver.com/news/124110


4. EU blacklists more Russians, warns on elections - 12/05/2014 19:06:32
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EU countries have expanded their Russia blacklist and warned Moscow they
will trigger economic sanctions if it disrupts Ukraine elections.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/124101


5. Government backed torture is flourishing, says Amnesty - 13/05/2014 09:27:52
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Governments are failing to live up to their commitments to stamp out
state-sanctioned torture, according to London-based Amnesty International.

http://euobserver.com/social/124108


6. [EU Elections] Hungary's far-right party set to come second in EU vote - 13/05/2014 08:46:48
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In the upcoming EU elections, centre-right Fidesz plays up its "defence" of
Hungary from Brussels while the far-right Jobbik continues its quest move
to the mainstream.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124078

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Spanish EU election campaign suspended as politician shot - 13/05/2014 09:29:51
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124104


Iceland keeps EU application on the table - 13/05/2014 09:27:55
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124106


Dutch KPMG hit by tax fraud scandal - 13/05/2014 09:27:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124105


Danish parliament uses sex and violence in EU election video - 13/05/2014 09:05:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124103


Orthodox Church criticises Eurovision winner - 13/05/2014 08:57:55
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124107

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1. [Analysis] Power struggle looms after EU vote - 12/05/2014 09:12:58
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In just over three week's time the European elections will be over but a
new process will have just begun - an immense power struggle between the EU
institutions.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124075


2. EU ministers weigh reaction to Ukraine referendums - 12/05/2014 09:24:54
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EU foreign ministers are expected to give a low key reaction to the
weekend's referendums on independence in eastern Ukraine.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/124088


3. [Focus] Eurovision winner seen as political message - 11/05/2014 16:39:26
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A bearded drag queen winning Europe's pop song contest is seen as a
political message to homophobes in Russia and elsewhere.

http://euobserver.com/lgbti/124077


4. [Agenda] Eastern neighbourhood in the forefront this WEEK - 12/05/2014 09:20:31
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The EU this week will see a flurry of visits to and from the eastern
neighbours - Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia - as Russia continues to stir
trouble in the region.

http://euobserver.com/agenda/124080


5. [EU Elections] Hollande warns voters not to fall for anti-EU rhetoric - 12/05/2014 09:11:19
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French President François Hollande intervened in the EU election campaign
Friday criticising anti-EU rhetoric as anachronistic and financially
ruinous.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124085


6. [EU Elections] Italy mocks trashy EU election posters - 12/05/2014 08:58:33
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Dodgy graphics, bad pictures, crass wordplay: Italians are no strangers to
trashy election material. It is no different for the EU elections.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124076

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Juncker says Merkel gave him guarantees for top job - 12/05/2014 09:22:56
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124087


New European Institute of Peace set to launch - 12/05/2014 09:21:28
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124086


Italy's Beppe Grillo and Schulz trade insults - 12/05/2014 09:21:12
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124082


Lithuania's president ahead in re-election bid - 12/05/2014 09:13:52
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124084


Libya warns it may help migrants enter EU - 12/05/2014 09:09:46
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124083

***** EUobserver - 15.05.2014 **********************************************

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EFA parties in the 2014 European elections.'

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1. [EU Elections] Populist MEPs lead Twitter ranking - 15/05/2014 08:46:42
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European citizens are due to elect a new parliament in less than two weeks.
With two-thirds of MEPs on Twitter, part of the election is being fought on
social media.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124095


2. EU border surveillance system not helping to save lives - 14/05/2014 18:50:22
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Launched in December to help prevent boat migrants from drowning, the EU's
border surveillance Eurosur has yet to deliver, amid a sharp increase in
the number of sea-crossing attempts.

http://euobserver.com/justice/124136


3. Ombudsman to investigate EU expert groups - 14/05/2014 18:52:08
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European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly has said she will launch an investigation
into the transparency of the commission's expert groups.

http://euobserver.com/news/124137


4. [Opinion] Italian MEP candidates scaremongering on immigration - 15/05/2014 09:08:38
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While playing the 'influx of immigrants' card is nothing new to Italian
electoral campaigns, this is the first time that candidates are demanding
EU institutions, rather than simply national government, to declare war on
illegal immigration.

http://euobserver.com/opinion/124117


5. [EU Elections] Romanian candidates exploit EU election for presidential race - 15/05/2014 08:58:05
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Romania's EU election campaign is dominated by the faces of candidates
bidding to become President in November's elections for a new head of
state.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124132

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EU to tighten ban on driftnet fishing - 15/05/2014 08:46:15
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124140


Schulz' presidential perks stay in the spotlight - 15/05/2014 08:45:51
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124141


EU illegal border entry detections up 48% in 2013 - 15/05/2014 08:45:10
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124142


Fewer Romanian and Bulgarian workers in UK - 15/05/2014 08:44:51
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124143


Convicted fraudster Berlusconi blames EU for his downfall - 15/05/2014 08:44:33
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124144

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1. Ukraine to use EU and IMF money to pay for Russian gas - 14/05/2014 09:28:50
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Ukraine plans to use EU and IMF money to pay for Russian gas, but will not
pay a cent unless Moscow agrees a market price.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/124131


2. Google must respect 'right to be forgotten' rules EU court - 13/05/2014 20:16:56
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Google must remove information about ordinary people from their search
results if requested by the individuals concerned, the EU's top court has
ruled.

http://euobserver.com/news/124125


3. [Focus] European gay rights study finds little to celebrate - 13/05/2014 18:07:24
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Malta has jumped upward in an annual ranking on gay rights, but many of
Europe's micro-states lag behind, while Russia actively promotes
homophobia.

http://euobserver.com/lgbti/124115


4. EU keen to sign Moldova pact despite Russia threats - 13/05/2014 12:56:38
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The EU plans to sign a Ukraine-type pact with Moldova, despite wild threats
by Russia on bomber planes and economic retaliation.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/124102


5. [Opinion] 'Ruscism' is threat to European stability - 14/05/2014 09:24:52
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Only a broad anti-Putin coalition, led by the UK and the US, that is
prepared to take real economic and military counter-measures, can save
peace in Europe.

http://euobserver.com/opinion/124118


6. [Interview] Economic recovery 'in spite of' European Commission, says economist - 14/05/2014 09:09:53
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Joze Mencinger, a prominent Slovene economist, has launched a strong attack
on the European Commission, saying it bears part responsibility for the
rise of extremist parties in the EU.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124113

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German vice-chancellor says EU also to blame on Ukraine - 14/05/2014 09:22:06
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124127


Ukip British Asian supporter quits over race politics - 14/05/2014 09:20:56
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124129


Germans don't trust Putin - 14/05/2014 09:11:34
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124128


EU to have 800 troops in CAR by mid-June - 14/05/2014 09:11:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124130


Increase in Romanians and Bulgarians working in UK - 14/05/2014 09:10:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124126

***** EUobserver - 16.05.2014 **********************************************

What do ALDE (Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe) stand for?

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another Europe, a social Europe, a Europe of the Peoples. If you support
freedom, democracy, equality, and the right to self-determination, vote for
EFA parties in the 2014 European elections.'

See the EFA election video here: http://www.e-f-a.org

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1. [EU Elections] Left and Right trade blows on economy in EU election debate - 16/05/2014 08:38:12
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Candidates for the next EU commission chief traded blows over Europe's
economic past and future in the last TV debate before 25 May elections.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124157


2. [EU Elections] Buses, selfies, posters: EU campaign in full swing - 16/05/2014 08:49:51
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Tour buses, selfie contests, make-your-own-posters - top candidates for the
next EU commission chief are spending ?4 million on the first-ever
pan-European campaign.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124152


3. EU and US aim for 2015 trade deal, exclude financial services - 16/05/2014 08:48:36
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Trade negotiators will look to complete an EU-US trade deal before the end
of 2015, senior officials agreed on Thursday.

http://euobserver.com/news/124159


4. Trade pact to 'seal Moldova's European path' - 15/05/2014 18:17:38
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The EU has urged Russia not to spoil preparations for a June ceremony to
"seal" a step on Moldova's road to future membership.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/124155


5. Orban upsets neighbours by call for Hungarian minority self-rule - 15/05/2014 10:15:25
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Hungarian diplomats are back-pedalling in Kiev, Brussels and Bratislava
after Orban's claim for new rights for Hungarian minorities echoed Putin on
Ukraine.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/124145


6. [Review] Dress rehearsal for 2019? - 16/05/2014 09:23:21
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It's time to pack up the debating bags. Take off the make-up. Turn down the
lights. The EU's wobbly leap into live pan-European politics is over. For
now.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124160


7. [Focus] Maltese PM: no such thing as a la carte equality - 16/05/2014 08:16:06
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Malta's Prime Minister has urged EU countries to follow his example on
extending protection to LGBTI minorities on the eve of international
anti-homophobia day.

http://euobserver.com/lgbti/124153


8. [Analysis] Survey spotlights pro-EU Brits, anti-EU Italians - 16/05/2014 08:55:02
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The good news was that over 50 percent of Europeans have a favourable view
of the EU. The bad news that most Europeans still think that the EU is
remote, doesn't listen and is inefficient.

http://euobserver.com/political/124138


9. [EU Elections] Jobbik MEP accused of working for Russia - 15/05/2014 18:16:20
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Hungary's Prosecutor's Office has requested the European Parliament to
waiver the immunity of far-right Hungarian MEP Bela Kovacs amid allegations
he is working for Russia.

http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124156

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Finland 'unhappy' with US trade deal secrecy - 16/05/2014 09:21:26
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124165


Moscow turns down Conchita Wurst parade - 16/05/2014 08:29:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124164


Paedophile in 'right to be forgotten' Google request - 16/05/2014 08:28:46
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124163


Italian economy shrinks again - 16/05/2014 08:27:57
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124161


22% of Bulgarians favour joining Russia's 'Eurasian Union' - 15/05/2014 16:21:14
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124154

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