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EU NEWS: 7.25.14

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1. EU threatens Russian economy after MH17 disaster - 22/07/2014 17:47:45
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EU ministers have threatened Russia with full-scale - "stage three" -
economic sanctions in the wake of the Malaysia Airlines crash.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125073


2. [Analysis] Leaked paper: EU options on 'stage three' Russia sanctions - 22/07/2014 20:42:04
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Even before the MH17 disaster, EU countries were discussing a potential ban
on Russian oil and gas imports if worst comes to worst.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125075


3. EU grapples with smugglers as people fleeing conflict face torture - 23/07/2014 09:28:09
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The EU wants to set up a legal channels to prevent Syrians from turning to
smugglers to get to European Union territory - but it can deal with the
thousands already trying to reach its shores.

http://euobserver.com/justice/125074


4. EU defends Israel's Gaza incursion - 22/07/2014 20:14:47
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EU countries have defended Israel's use of force in Gaza, but blamed it for
harming peace prospects in the longer term.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125076


5. Deutsche Bank under fire in the US - 23/07/2014 09:16:35
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Two separate reports by the US central bank and the Senate have criticised
Deutsche Bank for having internal irregularities and for helping investment
funds to avoid taxes.

http://euobserver.com/economic/125081


6. UK is still sending arms to Russia, say MPs - 23/07/2014 09:12:38
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The UK is still exporting millions of euros worth of arms to Russia,
despite fears that Moscow has been arming separatists in Ukraine.

http://euobserver.com/news/125079


7. [Opinion] Gaza: 'Burning the consciousness' - 22/07/2014 18:21:37
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Giving defensive names to Israeli military operations does not hide their
offensive nature. The only way to end the cycle of violence is to end the
occupation.

http://euobserver.com/opinion/125072

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Netherlands in day of national mourning - 23/07/2014 09:04:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125082


EU reinforces santions on Syria - 23/07/2014 08:59:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125077


Italy makes arrests over migrant deaths - 23/07/2014 08:59:00
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125080


EU set to announce weakened 2030 energy savings target - 23/07/2014 08:57:02
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125078


Further EU summit on Russia not excluded - 22/07/2014 15:22:11
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125071

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1. EU's foreign policy in test after MH17 shootdown - 22/07/2014 09:18:16
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EU foreign policy is facing a major test today as ministers gather in
Brussels to consider their response to the suspected downing of the
Malaysia Airlines flight by Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125064


2. French ease ban on pro-Gaza demonstrations in Paris - 22/07/2014 09:28:06
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Paris has reportedly authorised a demonstration in support for Gaza on
Wednesday after two government-banned demonstrations over the weekend
turned violent.

http://euobserver.com/justice/125065


3. EU under pressure to broaden Russia sanctions - 21/07/2014 10:25:08
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The US and the UK are putting pressure on the EU to impose tougher
sanctions on Russia in the wake of the Malaysian Airlines disaster.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125049


4. [Opinion] Putin's real war - 21/07/2014 09:44:37
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How many people - whether Ukrainian or non-Ukrainian - have to die, before
the West faces up to the realities of Putin's war?

http://euobserver.com/opinion/125050

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Dutch PM: all sanctions on the table - 21/07/2014 17:45:50
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125063


Steinmeier wants EU to 'increase pressure' on Russia - 21/07/2014 17:45:10
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125062


EU ambassadors in emergency meeting on Ukraine - 21/07/2014 17:14:52
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125061


Czechs nominate regional development minister for EU post - 21/07/2014 16:16:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125060


German politicians criticise France's warship deal with Russia - 21/07/2014 15:37:48
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125059

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1. France and Germany in tussle over EU economics post - 21/07/2014 09:22:31
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Germany and France are locked in a tussle about who should be the next EU
economic affairs commissioner, a decision that will send a key symbolic
message.

http://euobserver.com/economic/125048


2. UK foreign minister favours leaving EU if no reforms - 21/07/2014 09:29:33
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Deep reforms on how the EU operates and is governed are needed if the UK is
to remain a member of the Union, Britain's new foreign minister has said.

http://euobserver.com/political/125054

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French CEO: Economy is in 'catastrophic' shape - 21/07/2014 09:28:47
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125052


EU looks on as Gaza death toll grows - 21/07/2014 09:28:27
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125055


Migrants suffocate on way to Italy - 21/07/2014 09:28:06
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125053


Iran nuclear talks extended until November - 21/07/2014 09:27:47
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125051

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1. Air disaster puts spotlight on French warship for Russia - 18/07/2014 19:30:30
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France risks "international ridicule" if it delivers a warship to Russia
despite the Malaysian Airlines disaster, but its intentions remain
unchanged.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125047


2. Merkel: Russia partly responsible for Ukraine crash - 18/07/2014 14:59:10
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said Russia must acknowledge its share
of responsibility in the Ukraine airplane disaster.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125039


3. Ukraine investigators race to recover flight recorders - 18/07/2014 16:03:50
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The race to locate the black box, flight deck recorder, and the cockpit
recorder is underway as investigators travel to the wreckage of Malaysia
Airlines flight 17 in eastern Ukraine.

http://euobserver.com/political/125046


4. Birthday tributes display Merkel's power - 18/07/2014 09:51:29
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At 60, German chancellor Angela Merkel is the most popular and powerful
leader among her EU peers.

http://euobserver.com/political/125034

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Merkel against Catalonian independence - 18/07/2014 13:14:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125045


Germany endorses Israel's invasion of Gaza - 18/07/2014 13:08:37
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125044


Merkel suggests France should halt Mistral sale - 18/07/2014 12:59:40
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125043


'Too early' to say how Ukraine crash will impact EU foreign policy - 18/07/2014 12:47:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125042


No firm deal on centre-left EU 'foreign minister' - 18/07/2014 12:46:36
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125040

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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************

1. EU blacklists more Russians, prepares economic sanctions - 24/07/2014 20:55:06
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EU expands Russia blacklist by 15 names, ambassadors to continue talks on
economic sanctions on Friday.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125100


2. German, Dutch firms ready to take hit from Russia sanctions - 25/07/2014 09:25:20
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German and Dutch companies, so far among the most reluctant to back EU's
planned Russia sanctions, are ready to take a hit from possible retaliatory
measures.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125105


3. Court rules Poland complicit in CIA renditions - 24/07/2014 16:28:17
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A European rights court Thursday found that Poland allowed the CIA to
operate a secret rendition and interrogation camp at its Stare Kiejkuty
military base and did nothing to stop it.

http://euobserver.com/justice/125103

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Dutch to send unarmed police to monitor crash site - 25/07/2014 09:29:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125106


Boat migrant death toll around 800 - 25/07/2014 09:28:10
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125107


US says Russia fired artillery into Ukraine - 25/07/2014 09:27:50
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125109


France tops Google "right to be forgotten" requests - 25/07/2014 09:27:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125108


Ireland named in Obama attack on US firms' tax policies - 25/07/2014 09:26:50
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125110

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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************

1. EU readies new sanctions on defiant Russia - 24/07/2014 09:25:03
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EU ambassadors meeting in Brussels on Thursday are set to discuss a raft of
new sanctions on Russia, as Moscow has shown no signs of wanting to meet an
EU ultimatum over Ukraine.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125090


2. Russia angst sees EU energy efficiency targets watered down - 23/07/2014 17:26:06
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The EU commission has tabled a plan to increase the bloc's overall energy
efficiency, but it watered it down amid fears of Russian gas supplies being
cut in the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

http://euobserver.com/economic/125087


3. Scrapped EU surveillance laws throws doubt on US data agreements - 24/07/2014 08:47:52
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A decision by the EU court to scrap a controversial data retention
directive may have implications for existing international data agreements
and EU proposals under review.

http://euobserver.com/justice/125089


4. Rome continues to push Italian FM to replace Ashton - 23/07/2014 16:02:03
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Rome is continuing to push Italian foreign minister Federica Mogherini to
be the next EU foreign policy chief, despite opposition based on her
experience and her country's perceived pro-Russia stance.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125085

***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************

Greek economy to grow 0.7% - 24/07/2014 09:30:57
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125093


Dutch mayor calls for Putin's daughter to be deported - 24/07/2014 09:28:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125094


EU orders Ryanair to pay back millions in French subsidies - 24/07/2014 09:26:48
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125092


Commissioners have to be 'as flexible as fooballers' - 23/07/2014 17:17:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125088


US welcomes new EU sanctions threat - 23/07/2014 14:15:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125086




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