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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Greens reject Beppe Grillo's offer to team up - 05/06/2014 09:28:40
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The EP's Greens have rejected a request by Italy's Five Star movement for
group membership. Meanwhile Ukip's Farage may have difficulty forming an EP
political group.
http://euobserver.com/political/124495
2. Obama pledges to defend Poland's security - 04/06/2014 16:37:48
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US leader Barack Obama has promised to defend Poland and other Nato allies
against potential Russian aggression.
http://euobserver.com/defence/124480
3. [Post EU Elections] Merkel seeks to square the circle on Juncker and UK - 04/06/2014 20:46:15
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she is trying to get enough
leaders to back Jean-Claude Juncker for the EU commission presidency, she
warned against isolating Britain.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124479
4. Lithuania set to join eurozone in 2015 - 04/06/2014 18:39:47
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Lithuania is set to become the nineteenth member of the eurozone after the
European Commission gave its membership bid the green light.
http://euobserver.com/news/124488
5. [Post EU Elections] Political interference row between Norway and Hungary escalates - 04/06/2014 16:57:40
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A political row over Norwegian aid to Hungary has escalated with Oslo
summoning the Hungarian ambassador to the foreign ministry on Wednesday.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124478
6. EU mulls response to Syria-bound fighters - 04/06/2014 18:27:15
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Over 2,000 EU nationals are said to have left to fight in Syria raising
concern some may pose a security threat upon their return to the EU.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124487
7. Portugal's last bailout loan suspended - 04/06/2014 09:40:57
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The last leg of Portugal's bailout programme has hit a snag after the EU
and IMF suspended a ?2.6 billion loan.
http://euobserver.com/news/124475
8. [Opinion] European tremors have only begun - 05/06/2014 09:27:06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe's right-wing protest seeks independence domestically, distance from
the US, rapprochement with Russia and a new balance with China.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124472
9. [Opinion] The first G7 summit in Brussels, but not the last? - 05/06/2014 09:26:48
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The G7 Brussels Summit will especially be remembered as the summit without
Russia and for being the first hosted by the European Union.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124492
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
ECB set to cut interest rates - 05/06/2014 09:29:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124494
Merkel met Hollande and Van Rompuy on Juncker - 05/06/2014 09:18:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124490
Italy to give citizenship to children of asylum holders - 05/06/2014 09:18:06
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124496
Ireland facing big fine for overclaiming CAP funds - 05/06/2014 09:16:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124497
Weber elected new EPP leader - 05/06/2014 09:15:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124493
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Uncertainty on date of EU-Ukraine treaty signature - 04/06/2014 09:11:22
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Ukraine has asked to sign a landmark EU trade treaty next weekend, but EU
countries expect to do it at the end of the month.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124469
2. UK calls for welfare restrictions after EU election result - 04/06/2014 09:29:24
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The British government is seeking German support for its push to restrict
EU freedom of movement and access to welfare benefits to migrants, but
Berlin is lukewarm on the idea.
http://euobserver.com/social/124463
3. US unveils $1bn European security plan - 03/06/2014 15:39:02
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The US has unveiled plans to invest $1 billion in European security in
light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
http://euobserver.com/defence/124462
4. [Post EU Elections] Finnish politics facing major turbulence - 04/06/2014 09:14:15
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Finland's centre-right National Coalition Party will later this month
decide who becomes chair of the party and the country's PM. Alexander Stubb
is one of the forerunners.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124467
5. [Post EU Elections] Swedish Feminist party's EP seat due to larger-than-life leader - 04/06/2014 09:06:05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sweden's feminist party won a seat in the European Parliament for the first
time, a milestone largely due to its charismatic leader.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124468
6. EU ministers set to fall short on EU data protection bill - 03/06/2014 20:27:26
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
After months of haggling and 26 meetings since January, EU ministers are
unlikely to reach an agreement this week on a key component of the EU's
draft data protection bill.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124466
7. [Analysis] France falls victim to EU's economic powers - 03/06/2014 09:39:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Being singled out for censure by the European Commission is nothing new for
the government of Francois Hollande. But the timing of the latest veiled
threat from Brussels could hardly be worse.
http://euobserver.com/news/124443
8. EU commission scales up rhetoric against Russian gas pipeline - 03/06/2014 10:05:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU commission has indicated it will obstruct the building of a new
Russia-EU gas pipeline due to the Ukraine crisis.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124454
9. [Opinion] New MEPs must tackle conflict minerals - 04/06/2014 09:23:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New MEPs should urge the EU commission to come up with a mandatory scheme
on ending trade in conflict minerals.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124456
10. [Opinion] The ECB and low inflation: no such thing as conventional policy - 04/06/2014 07:53:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Record low EU inflation is beginning to resemble the 'lost decade' that
Japan endured in the 1990s.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124458
11. [Opinion] Italy's 'trust no one' culture holding back growth - 03/06/2014 11:03:47
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
For visitors this spring, a trip to Bella Italia's countryside and
picturesque towns will feel like taking a trip back in time. Because it is.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124457
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Schulz backs Juncker for top EU commission job - 04/06/2014 08:59:05
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124474
EU backs new Palestine government - 04/06/2014 08:58:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124470
EU to give Spain millions to control irregular migration - 04/06/2014 08:58:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124471
France unhappy over US fine against BNP bank - 04/06/2014 08:57:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124473
Swedish FM against Scottish independence - 04/06/2014 08:57:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124476
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Austerity measures destroying EU social model: report - 03/06/2014 09:28:00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Austerity measures meant to pull Europe out of the crisis have put some
800,000 children into poverty, according to a new report.
http://euobserver.com/social/124453
2. EU warns France on budget efforts - 02/06/2014 22:14:37
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France must take further action to cut its budget deficit to the EU's 3
percent limit in its upcoming emergency budget law, in a stark warning from
the European Commission.
http://euobserver.com/news/124442
3. EU keen to revive passenger data bill after Brussels terrorist attack - 02/06/2014 19:00:58
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A bill designed to allow police access to EU airline passenger details
would help prevent future attacks by suspected terrorists inside Europe,
says the European Commission.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124440
4. Former Ukraine leader files court case against EU blacklist - 02/06/2014 18:10:31
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Ukraine's former leader, Viktor Yanukovych, his sons, and six other people
on an EU blacklist have launched court proceedings to get their assets
unfrozen.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124439
5. [EU Elections] Poland keen on economic post in EU commission - 02/06/2014 18:49:13
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Amid speculation about whether the Polish FM will become the EU's next head
of diplomacy, Warsaw is more keen on an economically weightier post in the
next EU commission.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124437
6. [Opinion] The story behind Golden Dawn's success - 03/06/2014 09:23:28
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If the Greek government is truly looking for answers to Golden Dawn's
success, it should look to its own anti-immigrant policies.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124452
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Juncker may get the job despite British opposition, says Merkel - 03/06/2014 09:27:44
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124444
EU welcomes Obama's climate change plans - 03/06/2014 09:27:08
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124446
Blair says EU election is a 'wake-up' call - 03/06/2014 09:27:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124448
Spaniards protest against monarchy - 03/06/2014 09:26:14
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124447
Brussels maintains budget pressure on Ireland - 03/06/2014 09:26:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124450
***** EUobserver - 02.06.2014 **********************************************
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. [EU Elections] EU states at odds over Juncker - 02/06/2014 09:28:44
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Jean-Claude Juncker may have been endorsed by Germany for the EU commission
top job, but Italy and France have signalled opposition, while Britain has
warned about the consequences of choosing him for the post.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124428
2. Portuguese court throws out 'unconstitutional' pay and pension cuts - 02/06/2014 09:30:32
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Portugal's supreme court threw out cuts to welfare and public sector pay in
the latest challenge to Pedro Coelho's government.
http://euobserver.com/news/124434
3. [Agenda] Obama back in Brussels This WEEK - 02/06/2014 09:28:32
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US President Obama is back in the EU capital this week for a summit of G7
wealthy nations to be dominated by Ukraine.
http://euobserver.com/agenda/124433
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Cyprus hosts first-ever gay Pride - 02/06/2014 09:26:22
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124435
Israel lashes out at EU's 'neo-Nazi' parties - 02/06/2014 09:14:27
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124422
Viviane Reding only commissioner at Bilderberg meeting - 02/06/2014 09:07:58
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124427
Less than ?10bn needed for next Greek bailout - 02/06/2014 09:06:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124426
German anti-euro party applies to join Cameron's EP group - 02/06/2014 08:57:26
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124431
***** EUobserver - 31.05.2014 **********************************************
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. [EU Elections] Merkel endorses Juncker after all - 30/05/2014 18:52:28
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave her first clear endorsement of
Jean-Claude Juncker to become the next president of the EU commission,
after criticism back home about EU leaders ignoring the democratic process.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124420
***** EUobserver - 06.06.2014 **********************************************
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU and US see 'moment of opportunity' on Ukraine crisis - 05/06/2014 17:49:35
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European and US leaders have urged Vladimir Putin to seize "a moment of
opportunity" to end the Ukraine crisis.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124505
2. [Post EU Elections] Hungarian media in mass protest against new tax rules - 06/06/2014 09:26:52
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A planned ad tax has sparked a blanket protest by Hungarian media, while
another row over the sacked editor of a popular news website has dragged in
Deutsche Telekom.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124515
3. [Post EU Elections] Juncker 'will not kneel' before Brits - 06/06/2014 09:29:03
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EU commission presidency hopeful Jean-Claude Juncker has not given up on
his bid despite British opposition, but EU leaders are nowhere near an
agreement on him.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124511
4. EU threatens to take action against Israeli settlers - 06/06/2014 09:30:18
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The EU has threatened to take action against Jewish settlers after Israel
backed the building of 1,466 more new homes on Palestinian land.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124516
5. ECB tries to jumpstart economy with historic move - 05/06/2014 16:35:23
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The European Central Bank has taken the major step of introducing negative
interest rates for bank deposits as it tries to jumpstart eurozone
economies.
http://euobserver.com/economic/124500
6. Green MEPs split on whether to woo Grillo deputies - 05/06/2014 22:55:32
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High-ranking deputies in the Green group want to reach out to like-minded
people in Italy's anti-establishment party, the Five Star Movement, to
isolate its firebrand leader.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124507
7. Germany backs France on Russia warship contract - 05/06/2014 09:48:02
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Germany has defended France's plan to deliver a warship to Russia in
October despite US criticism of the move.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124498
8. Mayor of Venice arrested over EU-funded project - 05/06/2014 09:38:55
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The mayor of Venice and 35 other people were arrested Wednesday on
corruption charges linked to a project co-funded by the EU.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124491
9. [Post EU Elections] Court rules Jobbik cannot be called 'far-right' - 06/06/2014 09:29:47
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Jobbik, Hungary's far-right party cannot be deemed "far-right" by
newscasters, according to a decision by the country's highest court.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124509
10. [Post EU Elections] Righteousness and a policy programme - 05/06/2014 19:23:48
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It's a terrible thing when both sides are feeling righteous. And righteous
in the name of 'democracy' to boot.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124499
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Greek chief tax official resigns - 06/06/2014 09:29:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124513
Angry Bird creator gets ?25 million EU loan - 06/06/2014 09:28:30
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124514
Nine member states in anti-jihadist drive - 06/06/2014 09:25:09
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124512
Obama criticises Hollande on warships to Russia - 05/06/2014 17:43:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124506
Obama and Cameron joke about EU institutions - 05/06/2014 17:43:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124504
***** EUobserver - 07.06.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Putin-Poroshenko meeting raises EU hopes - 06/06/2014 17:24:54
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Putin's meeting with Poroshenko in France is a "good sign" which amounts to
"de facto recognition" of Ukraine's new leader, EU sources say.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124524
2. EU ruling could open floodgates on cartel lawsuits - 06/06/2014 09:59:12
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Individuals can claim compensation from cartels even if they did not buy
products from one of the companies involved, the EU's top court has said.
http://euobserver.com/news/124508
3. [Post EU Elections] Le Pen meets Ukip man - 06/06/2014 15:22:40
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen met outgoing independent MEP Godfrey
Bloom, who still retains Ukip membership in Britain.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124517
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Conservatives nominate British MEP to head EU Parliament - 06/06/2014 14:57:42
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124522
Ukrainian president meets Putin in Normandy - 06/06/2014 14:54:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124521
Merkel reportedly against Schulz as EU commissioner - 06/06/2014 13:48:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124520
EU data protection bill to be ready by end of year - 06/06/2014 13:45:58
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124519
Lagarde 'not candidate' for EU commission presidency - 06/06/2014 13:12:17
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124518
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Greens reject Beppe Grillo's offer to team up - 05/06/2014 09:28:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EP's Greens have rejected a request by Italy's Five Star movement for
group membership. Meanwhile Ukip's Farage may have difficulty forming an EP
political group.
http://euobserver.com/political/124495
2. Obama pledges to defend Poland's security - 04/06/2014 16:37:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
US leader Barack Obama has promised to defend Poland and other Nato allies
against potential Russian aggression.
http://euobserver.com/defence/124480
3. [Post EU Elections] Merkel seeks to square the circle on Juncker and UK - 04/06/2014 20:46:15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she is trying to get enough
leaders to back Jean-Claude Juncker for the EU commission presidency, she
warned against isolating Britain.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124479
4. Lithuania set to join eurozone in 2015 - 04/06/2014 18:39:47
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lithuania is set to become the nineteenth member of the eurozone after the
European Commission gave its membership bid the green light.
http://euobserver.com/news/124488
5. [Post EU Elections] Political interference row between Norway and Hungary escalates - 04/06/2014 16:57:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A political row over Norwegian aid to Hungary has escalated with Oslo
summoning the Hungarian ambassador to the foreign ministry on Wednesday.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124478
6. EU mulls response to Syria-bound fighters - 04/06/2014 18:27:15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Over 2,000 EU nationals are said to have left to fight in Syria raising
concern some may pose a security threat upon their return to the EU.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124487
7. Portugal's last bailout loan suspended - 04/06/2014 09:40:57
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The last leg of Portugal's bailout programme has hit a snag after the EU
and IMF suspended a ?2.6 billion loan.
http://euobserver.com/news/124475
8. [Opinion] European tremors have only begun - 05/06/2014 09:27:06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe's right-wing protest seeks independence domestically, distance from
the US, rapprochement with Russia and a new balance with China.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124472
9. [Opinion] The first G7 summit in Brussels, but not the last? - 05/06/2014 09:26:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The G7 Brussels Summit will especially be remembered as the summit without
Russia and for being the first hosted by the European Union.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124492
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
ECB set to cut interest rates - 05/06/2014 09:29:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124494
Merkel met Hollande and Van Rompuy on Juncker - 05/06/2014 09:18:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124490
Italy to give citizenship to children of asylum holders - 05/06/2014 09:18:06
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124496
Ireland facing big fine for overclaiming CAP funds - 05/06/2014 09:16:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124497
Weber elected new EPP leader - 05/06/2014 09:15:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124493
***** EUobserver - 04.06.2014 **********************************************
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Uncertainty on date of EU-Ukraine treaty signature - 04/06/2014 09:11:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ukraine has asked to sign a landmark EU trade treaty next weekend, but EU
countries expect to do it at the end of the month.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124469
2. UK calls for welfare restrictions after EU election result - 04/06/2014 09:29:24
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The British government is seeking German support for its push to restrict
EU freedom of movement and access to welfare benefits to migrants, but
Berlin is lukewarm on the idea.
http://euobserver.com/social/124463
3. US unveils $1bn European security plan - 03/06/2014 15:39:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The US has unveiled plans to invest $1 billion in European security in
light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
http://euobserver.com/defence/124462
4. [Post EU Elections] Finnish politics facing major turbulence - 04/06/2014 09:14:15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finland's centre-right National Coalition Party will later this month
decide who becomes chair of the party and the country's PM. Alexander Stubb
is one of the forerunners.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124467
5. [Post EU Elections] Swedish Feminist party's EP seat due to larger-than-life leader - 04/06/2014 09:06:05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sweden's feminist party won a seat in the European Parliament for the first
time, a milestone largely due to its charismatic leader.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124468
6. EU ministers set to fall short on EU data protection bill - 03/06/2014 20:27:26
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
After months of haggling and 26 meetings since January, EU ministers are
unlikely to reach an agreement this week on a key component of the EU's
draft data protection bill.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124466
7. [Analysis] France falls victim to EU's economic powers - 03/06/2014 09:39:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Being singled out for censure by the European Commission is nothing new for
the government of Francois Hollande. But the timing of the latest veiled
threat from Brussels could hardly be worse.
http://euobserver.com/news/124443
8. EU commission scales up rhetoric against Russian gas pipeline - 03/06/2014 10:05:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU commission has indicated it will obstruct the building of a new
Russia-EU gas pipeline due to the Ukraine crisis.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124454
9. [Opinion] New MEPs must tackle conflict minerals - 04/06/2014 09:23:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New MEPs should urge the EU commission to come up with a mandatory scheme
on ending trade in conflict minerals.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124456
10. [Opinion] The ECB and low inflation: no such thing as conventional policy - 04/06/2014 07:53:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Record low EU inflation is beginning to resemble the 'lost decade' that
Japan endured in the 1990s.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124458
11. [Opinion] Italy's 'trust no one' culture holding back growth - 03/06/2014 11:03:47
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
For visitors this spring, a trip to Bella Italia's countryside and
picturesque towns will feel like taking a trip back in time. Because it is.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124457
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Schulz backs Juncker for top EU commission job - 04/06/2014 08:59:05
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124474
EU backs new Palestine government - 04/06/2014 08:58:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124470
EU to give Spain millions to control irregular migration - 04/06/2014 08:58:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124471
France unhappy over US fine against BNP bank - 04/06/2014 08:57:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124473
Swedish FM against Scottish independence - 04/06/2014 08:57:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124476
***** EUobserver - 03.06.2014 **********************************************
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Austerity measures destroying EU social model: report - 03/06/2014 09:28:00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Austerity measures meant to pull Europe out of the crisis have put some
800,000 children into poverty, according to a new report.
http://euobserver.com/social/124453
2. EU warns France on budget efforts - 02/06/2014 22:14:37
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
France must take further action to cut its budget deficit to the EU's 3
percent limit in its upcoming emergency budget law, in a stark warning from
the European Commission.
http://euobserver.com/news/124442
3. EU keen to revive passenger data bill after Brussels terrorist attack - 02/06/2014 19:00:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A bill designed to allow police access to EU airline passenger details
would help prevent future attacks by suspected terrorists inside Europe,
says the European Commission.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124440
4. Former Ukraine leader files court case against EU blacklist - 02/06/2014 18:10:31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ukraine's former leader, Viktor Yanukovych, his sons, and six other people
on an EU blacklist have launched court proceedings to get their assets
unfrozen.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124439
5. [EU Elections] Poland keen on economic post in EU commission - 02/06/2014 18:49:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Amid speculation about whether the Polish FM will become the EU's next head
of diplomacy, Warsaw is more keen on an economically weightier post in the
next EU commission.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124437
6. [Opinion] The story behind Golden Dawn's success - 03/06/2014 09:23:28
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If the Greek government is truly looking for answers to Golden Dawn's
success, it should look to its own anti-immigrant policies.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124452
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Juncker may get the job despite British opposition, says Merkel - 03/06/2014 09:27:44
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124444
EU welcomes Obama's climate change plans - 03/06/2014 09:27:08
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124446
Blair says EU election is a 'wake-up' call - 03/06/2014 09:27:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124448
Spaniards protest against monarchy - 03/06/2014 09:26:14
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124447
Brussels maintains budget pressure on Ireland - 03/06/2014 09:26:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124450
***** EUobserver - 02.06.2014 **********************************************
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1. [EU Elections] EU states at odds over Juncker - 02/06/2014 09:28:44
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Jean-Claude Juncker may have been endorsed by Germany for the EU commission
top job, but Italy and France have signalled opposition, while Britain has
warned about the consequences of choosing him for the post.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124428
2. Portuguese court throws out 'unconstitutional' pay and pension cuts - 02/06/2014 09:30:32
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Portugal's supreme court threw out cuts to welfare and public sector pay in
the latest challenge to Pedro Coelho's government.
http://euobserver.com/news/124434
3. [Agenda] Obama back in Brussels This WEEK - 02/06/2014 09:28:32
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US President Obama is back in the EU capital this week for a summit of G7
wealthy nations to be dominated by Ukraine.
http://euobserver.com/agenda/124433
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Cyprus hosts first-ever gay Pride - 02/06/2014 09:26:22
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124435
Israel lashes out at EU's 'neo-Nazi' parties - 02/06/2014 09:14:27
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124422
Viviane Reding only commissioner at Bilderberg meeting - 02/06/2014 09:07:58
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124427
Less than ?10bn needed for next Greek bailout - 02/06/2014 09:06:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124426
German anti-euro party applies to join Cameron's EP group - 02/06/2014 08:57:26
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124431
***** EUobserver - 31.05.2014 **********************************************
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. [EU Elections] Merkel endorses Juncker after all - 30/05/2014 18:52:28
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel gave her first clear endorsement of
Jean-Claude Juncker to become the next president of the EU commission,
after criticism back home about EU leaders ignoring the democratic process.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124420
***** EUobserver - 06.06.2014 **********************************************
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU and US see 'moment of opportunity' on Ukraine crisis - 05/06/2014 17:49:35
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European and US leaders have urged Vladimir Putin to seize "a moment of
opportunity" to end the Ukraine crisis.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124505
2. [Post EU Elections] Hungarian media in mass protest against new tax rules - 06/06/2014 09:26:52
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A planned ad tax has sparked a blanket protest by Hungarian media, while
another row over the sacked editor of a popular news website has dragged in
Deutsche Telekom.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124515
3. [Post EU Elections] Juncker 'will not kneel' before Brits - 06/06/2014 09:29:03
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EU commission presidency hopeful Jean-Claude Juncker has not given up on
his bid despite British opposition, but EU leaders are nowhere near an
agreement on him.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124511
4. EU threatens to take action against Israeli settlers - 06/06/2014 09:30:18
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The EU has threatened to take action against Jewish settlers after Israel
backed the building of 1,466 more new homes on Palestinian land.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124516
5. ECB tries to jumpstart economy with historic move - 05/06/2014 16:35:23
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The European Central Bank has taken the major step of introducing negative
interest rates for bank deposits as it tries to jumpstart eurozone
economies.
http://euobserver.com/economic/124500
6. Green MEPs split on whether to woo Grillo deputies - 05/06/2014 22:55:32
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High-ranking deputies in the Green group want to reach out to like-minded
people in Italy's anti-establishment party, the Five Star Movement, to
isolate its firebrand leader.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124507
7. Germany backs France on Russia warship contract - 05/06/2014 09:48:02
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Germany has defended France's plan to deliver a warship to Russia in
October despite US criticism of the move.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124498
8. Mayor of Venice arrested over EU-funded project - 05/06/2014 09:38:55
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The mayor of Venice and 35 other people were arrested Wednesday on
corruption charges linked to a project co-funded by the EU.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124491
9. [Post EU Elections] Court rules Jobbik cannot be called 'far-right' - 06/06/2014 09:29:47
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Jobbik, Hungary's far-right party cannot be deemed "far-right" by
newscasters, according to a decision by the country's highest court.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124509
10. [Post EU Elections] Righteousness and a policy programme - 05/06/2014 19:23:48
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It's a terrible thing when both sides are feeling righteous. And righteous
in the name of 'democracy' to boot.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124499
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Greek chief tax official resigns - 06/06/2014 09:29:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124513
Angry Bird creator gets ?25 million EU loan - 06/06/2014 09:28:30
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124514
Nine member states in anti-jihadist drive - 06/06/2014 09:25:09
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124512
Obama criticises Hollande on warships to Russia - 05/06/2014 17:43:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124506
Obama and Cameron joke about EU institutions - 05/06/2014 17:43:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124504
***** EUobserver - 07.06.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Putin-Poroshenko meeting raises EU hopes - 06/06/2014 17:24:54
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Putin's meeting with Poroshenko in France is a "good sign" which amounts to
"de facto recognition" of Ukraine's new leader, EU sources say.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124524
2. EU ruling could open floodgates on cartel lawsuits - 06/06/2014 09:59:12
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Individuals can claim compensation from cartels even if they did not buy
products from one of the companies involved, the EU's top court has said.
http://euobserver.com/news/124508
3. [Post EU Elections] Le Pen meets Ukip man - 06/06/2014 15:22:40
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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen met outgoing independent MEP Godfrey
Bloom, who still retains Ukip membership in Britain.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124517
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Conservatives nominate British MEP to head EU Parliament - 06/06/2014 14:57:42
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124522
Ukrainian president meets Putin in Normandy - 06/06/2014 14:54:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124521
Merkel reportedly against Schulz as EU commissioner - 06/06/2014 13:48:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124520
EU data protection bill to be ready by end of year - 06/06/2014 13:45:58
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124519
Lagarde 'not candidate' for EU commission presidency - 06/06/2014 13:12:17
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124518
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