***** EUobserver - 04.07.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Judges to cross-examine Barroso in tobacco lobby case - 03/07/2014 17:37:15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU commission chief Barroso is to answer judges' questions at the EU court
next week in a tobacco lobbying scandal which refuses to go away.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124864
2. MEPs to seal agreement on committee chair jobs - 04/07/2014 09:28:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
After electing a new(ish) President and most of their administrative posts,
MEPs will return to Brussels next week to complete unfinished election
business - the chairperson positions of the Parliament's 20 standing
committees.
http://euobserver.com/news/124870
3. Court ruling to boost access to EU documents - 03/07/2014 17:50:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU institutions must demonstrate that the disclosure of a document
effectively harms the public interest if they want to deny publication, the
European Court of Justice has ruled.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124861
4. EU states promote settler boycott amid Israel crisis - 04/07/2014 09:27:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Twelve EU countries have warned companies not to do business with Israeli
settler entities, amid a security crisis in Israel and Palestine.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124873
5. Google removes press links after EU ruling - 04/07/2014 09:26:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Google has removed over 70,000 links amid accusations it is trying to
promote critical reactions to a EU court ruling by targeting major media
outlets.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124872
6. Germany adopts minimum wage - 03/07/2014 17:49:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The German parliament has approved the introduction of a minimum wage of
?8.50 per hour from 2015 on, a policy shift that could boost growth
elsewhere in Europe.
http://euobserver.com/economic/124865
7. MEPs to renew battle against Strasbourg seat - 03/07/2014 17:43:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Surveys in five countries have revealed large public support for a single
European Parliament seat.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124853
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Juncker vote in Parliament forwarded to 15 July - 04/07/2014 09:22:59
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124867
Greece hit by power cuts amid strike - 04/07/2014 09:22:43
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124868
EU court annuls two Iran, Syria sanction decisions - 04/07/2014 09:22:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124869
Ukraine refuses to privatise gas pipes - 04/07/2014 09:21:37
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124871
EU orders Luxembourg to hand over Amazon tax files - 04/07/2014 09:21:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124866
***** EUobserver - 03.07.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Russia retaliates against Moldova's EU treaty - 03/07/2014 09:28:16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Russia has banned imports of processed beef, lamb, horse meat, and pork
from Europe's poorest country - Moldova - the same day it ratified an EU
trade treaty.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124860
2. EU proposes new waste and recycling targets - 03/07/2014 09:28:26
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission on Wednesday laid out new targets to boost
recycling and curb waste throughout the Union.
http://euobserver.com/environment/124859
3. EU 'selfie' would be 'tired and bored', Italian PM says - 02/07/2014 19:31:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe's selfie would be "tired, resigned and bored," Italy's prime
minister told MEPs as he formally opened his country's six month presidency
of the EU.
http://euobserver.com/political/124852
4. [Interview] Ales Bialiatski: Two years of silence in Belarus penal colony - 02/07/2014 18:00:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belarus political prisoner Ales Bialiatski spoke his first words in two
years upon his release from a labour camp in late June.
http://euobserver.com/enlargement/124847
5. EU-US trade deal must have national approval, say MPs - 02/07/2014 17:54:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A landmark free trade agreements between the EU and US should be subject to
approval by national parliaments before it can become law, national
deputies have told the European Commission.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124833
6. Four EU commissioners give up posts, become MEPs - 02/07/2014 10:22:19
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Four out of the seven commissioners who were elected to the EU parliament
have quit their jobs in order to become MEPs.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124835
7. [Post EU Elections] Renzi - reminding Europe of what it doesn't have - 02/07/2014 17:42:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well that was quite refreshing. In he bounded, the right side of 40, all
grins and references to selfies and ancient philosophers, brash and
self-confident.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124846
8. [Opinion] Spitzenkandidaten boost legitimacy of European Commission - 03/07/2014 09:28:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission was politicised even before the Spitzenkandidaten
process came into being.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124854
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Eurozone unemployment dropping, but at slower pace - 03/07/2014 09:12:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124856
Finland spied upon 'for years' - 03/07/2014 09:11:36
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124858
Polish officials push to adopt euro - 03/07/2014 09:11:02
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124857
Moldova ratifies EU trade treaty - 03/07/2014 08:07:47
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124851
EU puts out new recycling targets - 03/07/2014 08:07:17
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124850
***** EUobserver - 02.07.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Sarkozy risks jail in corruption probe - 02/07/2014 09:28:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to five years in
prison and a ?500,000 fine on allegations of corruption and influence
peddling.
http://euobserver.com/political/124844
2. Putin accuses US of 'blackmail' on French bank fine - 02/07/2014 09:21:46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Russia has accused the US of using bank fines to "blackmail" France on arms
sales, amid growing Western division on the Ukraine crisis.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124843
3. EU countries delay Russia sanctions despite ultimatum - 01/07/2014 18:13:01
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU countries have opted not to impose extra sanctions on Russia despite the
expiry of an ultimatum, citing "positive developments".
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124832
4. Van Rompuy sets out minimalist EU vision - 01/07/2014 18:27:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe should shift its focus from open borders to "protection", while
avoiding interference in areas where national governments can better act
alone, the EU's Van Rompuy has said.
http://euobserver.com/political/124830
5. Schulz elected EP president again, promises to fight for more powers - 01/07/2014 12:46:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Martin Schulz was elected European Parliament president on Tuesday becoming
the first ever to hold the post for two consecutive terms. He promised to
fight for more powers for the EP.
http://euobserver.com/news/124824
6. [Opinion] Will the EU's new anti-money laundering rules have teeth? - 02/07/2014 09:17:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A review of the EU's anti-money laundering law is to be finalised this
autumn. With the EP and member states at odds on key parts of the
directive, much is at stake.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124838
7. [Opinion] EU anti-discrimination law: Six years and (still) waiting - 02/07/2014 09:11:50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU today 'celebrates' a sad anniversary: It is six since it proposed a
landmark law on non-discrimination, which has remains mothballed ever
since.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124834
8. [Feature] Schulz: King of Parliament (and backroom deals) - 01/07/2014 18:43:41
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In April, EP chief Schulz said the days of EU top jobs being handed out in
"back-room deals" are "over". Then he got his job in a back-room deal.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124828
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Parliament elects 14 vice-presidents - 02/07/2014 09:16:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124836
Hungary confirms building South Stream gas pipeline - 02/07/2014 09:15:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124839
Top trade union to back UK's EU membership in referendum - 02/07/2014 09:15:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124840
Freed Belarusian activist in Brussels for talks - 02/07/2014 09:11:53
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124842
ExxonMobil to pump?$1bn into?Belgium - 02/07/2014 09:10:09
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124837
***** EUobserver - 01.07.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Dutch MPs take lead to weaken EU prosecutor plans - 01/07/2014 09:28:05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dutch MPs are spearheading national efforts across the Union to weaken a
European Commission proposal setting up an EU-wide public prosecutor.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124812
2. Countries want joint EU consulates, survey says - 30/06/2014 18:20:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Several member states want the EU's overseas embassies to provide joint
consular services, an EU "audit" has found
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124809
3. Soros to EU: Help 'new Ukraine' against 'new Russia' - 01/07/2014 09:12:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
US philanthropist George Soros has said the EU needs to support "new
Ukraine" in its struggle against Putin's "new Russia". His words came as
Ukraine's President ended a unilateral ceasefire with separatists in the
east of the country.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124813
4. Bulgaria jittery after bank run 'plot' - 30/06/2014 17:11:31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bulgaria, already grappling with a severe political crisis, is now trying
to deal with what the government has called an organised attempt to
destabilise its financial system.
http://euobserver.com/economic/124807
5. Banking debacle sees Austria worry about its financial reputation - 30/06/2014 18:01:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A controversial decision to force investors to take losses on a provincial
turned state-owned bank has prompted fears about Austria's financial
reputation.
http://euobserver.com/economic/124806
6. Tobacco giant initiates EU court challenge - 30/06/2014 09:34:33
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International wants to challenge new EU rules
on tobacco to see if it can get the stricter labelling requirements
changed.
http://euobserver.com/social/124802
7. [Opinion] EU missing the boat on Kazakhstan reform - 30/06/2014 13:44:54
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU is preparing to upgrade relations with Kazakhstan, despite its
promises to push for reform and Astana's backsliding on human rights.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124805
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Nicolas Sarkozy detained by authorities - 01/07/2014 09:00:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124823
Schulz absent for parliament presidency debate - 01/07/2014 08:59:42
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124815
Polish far-right now third largest party: survey - 01/07/2014 08:58:58
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124818
EU to offer Italy ?4 million in migrant aid - 01/07/2014 08:51:58
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124816
Juncker nomination talks 'serene' - 01/07/2014 08:51:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124814
***** EUobserver - 30.06.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. [Post EU Elections] Cameron mends ties with Juncker - 30/06/2014 09:27:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
British PM David Cameron has reached out to Jean-Claude Juncker, after
having failed to prevent his nomination as European commission chief.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124798
2. EU diplomats unsure of next step on Ukraine crisis - 30/06/2014 09:26:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Some EU countries expect a snap foreign ministers' meeting on Wednesday to
add names to the Russia blacklist, but others expect no new decision until
mid-July despite an EU ultimatum.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124804
3. Former EU officials and an MEP land 'revolving door' jobs - 30/06/2014 09:29:10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A handful of former EU officials and an outgoing top MEP have landed jobs
in industry sectors that they legislated on.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124791
4. [Agenda] MEPs decide Parliament top jobs this WEEK - 30/06/2014 09:28:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
751 MEPs from 186 national parties will gather in Strasbourg this week, as
the eighth European Parliament is formally constituted on Tuesday (1 July).
http://euobserver.com/agenda/124803
5. [Analysis] Russia & Austria: a friendship built on history, skis and gas - 30/06/2014 09:26:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gas, history and winter sports tie Russia and Austria together - something
that was very noticeable during a recent visit by President Putin to the
central European EU state.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124784
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Italy finds 30 bodies in crowded migrant boat - 30/06/2014 09:24:41
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124801
Turkey's president says he will not run for second term - 30/06/2014 09:24:08
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124800
Run on two major Bulgarian banks - 30/06/2014 09:23:26
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124799
Pro-Russia rebels free OSCE monitors on eve of EU deadline - 29/06/2014 12:35:48
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124797
***** EUobserver - 28.06.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. [Post EU Elections] Juncker chosen for EU commission job, Cameron defeated - 27/06/2014 17:15:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU leaders have nominated Juncker to be the next European Commission chief,
doling out a major diplomatic defeat for London.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124790
2. [Post EU Elections] Cameron defiant following Juncker defeat - 27/06/2014 19:31:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The British PM said he would "do it all again," despite being soundly
defeated in his bid to prevent Juncker becoming the next EU commission
chief.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124794
3. [Post EU Elections] EU leaders to review 'Spitzenkandidat' process - 27/06/2014 19:08:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU leaders have said they plan to review the process for choosing EU
commission presidents in the future after having found themselves left with
little room for manoeuvre following a parliament-pushed process.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124796
4. EU issues Russia sanctions ultimatum - 27/06/2014 18:05:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New names will be added to the blacklist unless Russia meets four
conditions on the Ukraine conflict by Monday.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124795
5. Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine cement EU ties - 27/06/2014 16:09:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine have said their signature of EU free trade
treaties is a first step to accession.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124792
6. [Post EU Elections] Who is Jean-Claude Juncker? - 27/06/2014 19:19:23
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
From prodigy politician in Luxembourg to master of deception as Eurogroup
chair, Jean-Claude Juncker brings both experience and baggage with his
nomination as EU commission president.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124789
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
EU leaders nominate Juncker for EU commission presidency - 27/06/2014 16:37:29
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124793
EU issues Russia sanctions ultimatum - 27/06/2014 13:57:10
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124787
Tobacco giant initiates EU court challenge - 27/06/2014 11:45:51
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124785
Three former Soviet republics sign EU pacts - 27/06/2014 11:29:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124783
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Judges to cross-examine Barroso in tobacco lobby case - 03/07/2014 17:37:15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU commission chief Barroso is to answer judges' questions at the EU court
next week in a tobacco lobbying scandal which refuses to go away.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124864
2. MEPs to seal agreement on committee chair jobs - 04/07/2014 09:28:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
After electing a new(ish) President and most of their administrative posts,
MEPs will return to Brussels next week to complete unfinished election
business - the chairperson positions of the Parliament's 20 standing
committees.
http://euobserver.com/news/124870
3. Court ruling to boost access to EU documents - 03/07/2014 17:50:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU institutions must demonstrate that the disclosure of a document
effectively harms the public interest if they want to deny publication, the
European Court of Justice has ruled.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124861
4. EU states promote settler boycott amid Israel crisis - 04/07/2014 09:27:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Twelve EU countries have warned companies not to do business with Israeli
settler entities, amid a security crisis in Israel and Palestine.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124873
5. Google removes press links after EU ruling - 04/07/2014 09:26:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Google has removed over 70,000 links amid accusations it is trying to
promote critical reactions to a EU court ruling by targeting major media
outlets.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124872
6. Germany adopts minimum wage - 03/07/2014 17:49:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The German parliament has approved the introduction of a minimum wage of
?8.50 per hour from 2015 on, a policy shift that could boost growth
elsewhere in Europe.
http://euobserver.com/economic/124865
7. MEPs to renew battle against Strasbourg seat - 03/07/2014 17:43:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Surveys in five countries have revealed large public support for a single
European Parliament seat.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124853
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Juncker vote in Parliament forwarded to 15 July - 04/07/2014 09:22:59
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124867
Greece hit by power cuts amid strike - 04/07/2014 09:22:43
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124868
EU court annuls two Iran, Syria sanction decisions - 04/07/2014 09:22:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124869
Ukraine refuses to privatise gas pipes - 04/07/2014 09:21:37
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124871
EU orders Luxembourg to hand over Amazon tax files - 04/07/2014 09:21:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124866
***** EUobserver - 03.07.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Russia retaliates against Moldova's EU treaty - 03/07/2014 09:28:16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Russia has banned imports of processed beef, lamb, horse meat, and pork
from Europe's poorest country - Moldova - the same day it ratified an EU
trade treaty.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124860
2. EU proposes new waste and recycling targets - 03/07/2014 09:28:26
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission on Wednesday laid out new targets to boost
recycling and curb waste throughout the Union.
http://euobserver.com/environment/124859
3. EU 'selfie' would be 'tired and bored', Italian PM says - 02/07/2014 19:31:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe's selfie would be "tired, resigned and bored," Italy's prime
minister told MEPs as he formally opened his country's six month presidency
of the EU.
http://euobserver.com/political/124852
4. [Interview] Ales Bialiatski: Two years of silence in Belarus penal colony - 02/07/2014 18:00:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belarus political prisoner Ales Bialiatski spoke his first words in two
years upon his release from a labour camp in late June.
http://euobserver.com/enlargement/124847
5. EU-US trade deal must have national approval, say MPs - 02/07/2014 17:54:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A landmark free trade agreements between the EU and US should be subject to
approval by national parliaments before it can become law, national
deputies have told the European Commission.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124833
6. Four EU commissioners give up posts, become MEPs - 02/07/2014 10:22:19
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Four out of the seven commissioners who were elected to the EU parliament
have quit their jobs in order to become MEPs.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124835
7. [Post EU Elections] Renzi - reminding Europe of what it doesn't have - 02/07/2014 17:42:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Well that was quite refreshing. In he bounded, the right side of 40, all
grins and references to selfies and ancient philosophers, brash and
self-confident.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124846
8. [Opinion] Spitzenkandidaten boost legitimacy of European Commission - 03/07/2014 09:28:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission was politicised even before the Spitzenkandidaten
process came into being.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124854
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Eurozone unemployment dropping, but at slower pace - 03/07/2014 09:12:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124856
Finland spied upon 'for years' - 03/07/2014 09:11:36
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124858
Polish officials push to adopt euro - 03/07/2014 09:11:02
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124857
Moldova ratifies EU trade treaty - 03/07/2014 08:07:47
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124851
EU puts out new recycling targets - 03/07/2014 08:07:17
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124850
***** EUobserver - 02.07.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Sarkozy risks jail in corruption probe - 02/07/2014 09:28:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy could face up to five years in
prison and a ?500,000 fine on allegations of corruption and influence
peddling.
http://euobserver.com/political/124844
2. Putin accuses US of 'blackmail' on French bank fine - 02/07/2014 09:21:46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Russia has accused the US of using bank fines to "blackmail" France on arms
sales, amid growing Western division on the Ukraine crisis.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124843
3. EU countries delay Russia sanctions despite ultimatum - 01/07/2014 18:13:01
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU countries have opted not to impose extra sanctions on Russia despite the
expiry of an ultimatum, citing "positive developments".
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124832
4. Van Rompuy sets out minimalist EU vision - 01/07/2014 18:27:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe should shift its focus from open borders to "protection", while
avoiding interference in areas where national governments can better act
alone, the EU's Van Rompuy has said.
http://euobserver.com/political/124830
5. Schulz elected EP president again, promises to fight for more powers - 01/07/2014 12:46:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Martin Schulz was elected European Parliament president on Tuesday becoming
the first ever to hold the post for two consecutive terms. He promised to
fight for more powers for the EP.
http://euobserver.com/news/124824
6. [Opinion] Will the EU's new anti-money laundering rules have teeth? - 02/07/2014 09:17:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A review of the EU's anti-money laundering law is to be finalised this
autumn. With the EP and member states at odds on key parts of the
directive, much is at stake.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124838
7. [Opinion] EU anti-discrimination law: Six years and (still) waiting - 02/07/2014 09:11:50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU today 'celebrates' a sad anniversary: It is six since it proposed a
landmark law on non-discrimination, which has remains mothballed ever
since.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124834
8. [Feature] Schulz: King of Parliament (and backroom deals) - 01/07/2014 18:43:41
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In April, EP chief Schulz said the days of EU top jobs being handed out in
"back-room deals" are "over". Then he got his job in a back-room deal.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124828
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Parliament elects 14 vice-presidents - 02/07/2014 09:16:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124836
Hungary confirms building South Stream gas pipeline - 02/07/2014 09:15:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124839
Top trade union to back UK's EU membership in referendum - 02/07/2014 09:15:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124840
Freed Belarusian activist in Brussels for talks - 02/07/2014 09:11:53
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124842
ExxonMobil to pump?$1bn into?Belgium - 02/07/2014 09:10:09
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124837
***** EUobserver - 01.07.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Dutch MPs take lead to weaken EU prosecutor plans - 01/07/2014 09:28:05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dutch MPs are spearheading national efforts across the Union to weaken a
European Commission proposal setting up an EU-wide public prosecutor.
http://euobserver.com/justice/124812
2. Countries want joint EU consulates, survey says - 30/06/2014 18:20:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Several member states want the EU's overseas embassies to provide joint
consular services, an EU "audit" has found
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124809
3. Soros to EU: Help 'new Ukraine' against 'new Russia' - 01/07/2014 09:12:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
US philanthropist George Soros has said the EU needs to support "new
Ukraine" in its struggle against Putin's "new Russia". His words came as
Ukraine's President ended a unilateral ceasefire with separatists in the
east of the country.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124813
4. Bulgaria jittery after bank run 'plot' - 30/06/2014 17:11:31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bulgaria, already grappling with a severe political crisis, is now trying
to deal with what the government has called an organised attempt to
destabilise its financial system.
http://euobserver.com/economic/124807
5. Banking debacle sees Austria worry about its financial reputation - 30/06/2014 18:01:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A controversial decision to force investors to take losses on a provincial
turned state-owned bank has prompted fears about Austria's financial
reputation.
http://euobserver.com/economic/124806
6. Tobacco giant initiates EU court challenge - 30/06/2014 09:34:33
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International wants to challenge new EU rules
on tobacco to see if it can get the stricter labelling requirements
changed.
http://euobserver.com/social/124802
7. [Opinion] EU missing the boat on Kazakhstan reform - 30/06/2014 13:44:54
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU is preparing to upgrade relations with Kazakhstan, despite its
promises to push for reform and Astana's backsliding on human rights.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/124805
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Nicolas Sarkozy detained by authorities - 01/07/2014 09:00:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124823
Schulz absent for parliament presidency debate - 01/07/2014 08:59:42
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124815
Polish far-right now third largest party: survey - 01/07/2014 08:58:58
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124818
EU to offer Italy ?4 million in migrant aid - 01/07/2014 08:51:58
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124816
Juncker nomination talks 'serene' - 01/07/2014 08:51:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124814
***** EUobserver - 30.06.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. [Post EU Elections] Cameron mends ties with Juncker - 30/06/2014 09:27:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
British PM David Cameron has reached out to Jean-Claude Juncker, after
having failed to prevent his nomination as European commission chief.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124798
2. EU diplomats unsure of next step on Ukraine crisis - 30/06/2014 09:26:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Some EU countries expect a snap foreign ministers' meeting on Wednesday to
add names to the Russia blacklist, but others expect no new decision until
mid-July despite an EU ultimatum.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124804
3. Former EU officials and an MEP land 'revolving door' jobs - 30/06/2014 09:29:10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A handful of former EU officials and an outgoing top MEP have landed jobs
in industry sectors that they legislated on.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/124791
4. [Agenda] MEPs decide Parliament top jobs this WEEK - 30/06/2014 09:28:32
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751 MEPs from 186 national parties will gather in Strasbourg this week, as
the eighth European Parliament is formally constituted on Tuesday (1 July).
http://euobserver.com/agenda/124803
5. [Analysis] Russia & Austria: a friendship built on history, skis and gas - 30/06/2014 09:26:55
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Gas, history and winter sports tie Russia and Austria together - something
that was very noticeable during a recent visit by President Putin to the
central European EU state.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124784
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Italy finds 30 bodies in crowded migrant boat - 30/06/2014 09:24:41
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124801
Turkey's president says he will not run for second term - 30/06/2014 09:24:08
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124800
Run on two major Bulgarian banks - 30/06/2014 09:23:26
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124799
Pro-Russia rebels free OSCE monitors on eve of EU deadline - 29/06/2014 12:35:48
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124797
***** EUobserver - 28.06.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. [Post EU Elections] Juncker chosen for EU commission job, Cameron defeated - 27/06/2014 17:15:36
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EU leaders have nominated Juncker to be the next European Commission chief,
doling out a major diplomatic defeat for London.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124790
2. [Post EU Elections] Cameron defiant following Juncker defeat - 27/06/2014 19:31:52
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The British PM said he would "do it all again," despite being soundly
defeated in his bid to prevent Juncker becoming the next EU commission
chief.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124794
3. [Post EU Elections] EU leaders to review 'Spitzenkandidat' process - 27/06/2014 19:08:20
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EU leaders have said they plan to review the process for choosing EU
commission presidents in the future after having found themselves left with
little room for manoeuvre following a parliament-pushed process.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124796
4. EU issues Russia sanctions ultimatum - 27/06/2014 18:05:20
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New names will be added to the blacklist unless Russia meets four
conditions on the Ukraine conflict by Monday.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124795
5. Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine cement EU ties - 27/06/2014 16:09:09
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Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine have said their signature of EU free trade
treaties is a first step to accession.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/124792
6. [Post EU Elections] Who is Jean-Claude Juncker? - 27/06/2014 19:19:23
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From prodigy politician in Luxembourg to master of deception as Eurogroup
chair, Jean-Claude Juncker brings both experience and baggage with his
nomination as EU commission president.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/124789
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
EU leaders nominate Juncker for EU commission presidency - 27/06/2014 16:37:29
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124793
EU issues Russia sanctions ultimatum - 27/06/2014 13:57:10
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124787
Tobacco giant initiates EU court challenge - 27/06/2014 11:45:51
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124785
Three former Soviet republics sign EU pacts - 27/06/2014 11:29:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/124783
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