EU NEWS: 9.19.14

***** EUobserver - 17.09.2014 **********************************************

For the latest news and analysis on the EU, follow EUobserver on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/euobs
Facebook: http://facebook.com/EUobserver
Google+: http://google.com/+EUobserver
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/euobserver-com

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

1. Most Malta boat victims were Gaza refugees - 17/09/2014 09:26:49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Palestinian people fleeing war and poverty in Gaza to get to Europe made up
most of the victims in the Malta boat incident earlier this week.

http://euobserver.com/justice/125652


2. Ukraine gives rebels 'special status', ratifies EU treaty - 16/09/2014 15:22:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ukraine has granted semi-autonomy to pro-Russia rebels, the same day as
ratifying a strategic EU treaty.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125642


3. [Focus] US and UK universities top world rankings - 17/09/2014 09:20:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
American and British universities continue to dominate in the global
rankings with the next best faculty in a EU member state trailing a distant
24.

http://euobserver.com/education/125651


4. EU struggling to cope with Russia food ban - 16/09/2014 13:26:18
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU is preparing to unveil new aid for EU fruit producers hit by the
Russia food ban.

http://euobserver.com/economic/125640


5. [Opinion] The road ahead for an independent Scotland - 16/09/2014 12:43:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The biggest post-independence decision for Edinburgh will be whether to
apply for EU membership and with it, access to the single market.

http://euobserver.com/opinion/125639

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

Belgium may get first female prime minister - 17/09/2014 08:46:33
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125645


French government wins confidence vote - 17/09/2014 08:45:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125647


Spain's commissioner candidate sells oil shares - 17/09/2014 08:45:25
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125648


EU welcomes migrant tragedy investigation - 17/09/2014 08:44:55
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125649


European Ombudsman to be elected in January - 17/09/2014 08:43:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125646

***** EUobserver - 16.09.2014 **********************************************

For the latest news and analysis on the EU, follow EUobserver on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/euobs
Facebook: http://facebook.com/EUobserver
Google+: http://google.com/+EUobserver
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/euobserver-com

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

1. Nato describes Russia and Islamic State as main threats - 15/09/2014 16:02:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nato has described Russia and Islamic State as the two main threats to
Western security, but says it can still talk to Russia.

http://euobserver.com/defence/125621


2. Big and small MEPs jostle in EU parliament - 16/09/2014 09:29:15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In the European Parliament politicians who were elected with hundreds of
thousands of preferential votes, will sit next to colleagues who received
fewer than a thousand votes.

http://euobserver.com/political/125569


3. EU urges stronger Ebola response from member states - 16/09/2014 09:26:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU is pressing member states to step up efforts against Ebola as the
epidemic continues to spread through west Africa.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125634


4. Sweden swings to left, far-right party surges to third place - 15/09/2014 10:55:37
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sweden woke up to political instability on Monday, with the Social
Democrats poised to return to power but with the anti-immigrant Sweden
Democrats scooping third place in elections.

http://euobserver.com/political/125615

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

Van Rompuy to take up teaching post - 16/09/2014 09:18:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125631


Nobel prize winner: Putin makes me sick - 16/09/2014 09:17:36
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125633


Kiev offers special status to eastern regions - 16/09/2014 09:03:27
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125629


Pro-EU Ukrainians outraged by trade deal delay - 16/09/2014 09:01:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125628


London leaders in last-minute pledge to Scotland - 16/09/2014 09:00:51
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125626

***** EUobserver - 15.09.2014 **********************************************

For the latest news and analysis on the EU, follow EUobserver on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/euobs
Facebook: http://facebook.com/EUobserver
Google+: http://google.com/+EUobserver
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/euobserver-com

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

1. [Feature] Scotland on verge of 'independence lite' - 15/09/2014 09:14:38
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scottish people are preparing for a historic referendum that could partly
end their union with the UK, but still seek to keep the pound and the
British queen.

http://euobserver.com/political/125607


2. Nato troops start exercise in west Ukraine, weapons deliveries - 15/09/2014 09:27:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Two hundred US soldiers are being deployed in west Ukraine despite the
Russia-Ukraine war, while Ukraine says some Nato states have started
delivering weapons to "stop Putin".

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125614


3. MEPs threaten budget suspension over transparency - 15/09/2014 09:29:59
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A handful of MEPs are asking the parliament to withhold millions of euros
from the European Commission to force greater transparency in the Brussels
executive.

http://euobserver.com/justice/125599


4. German anti-euro party gains seats in state parliaments - 15/09/2014 09:27:57
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
East German voters gave the anti-euro party Alternative for Germany (AfD) a
boost as party members celebrated regional election results on Sunday.

http://euobserver.com/political/125613

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

Swedish PM steps down after losing election - 15/09/2014 09:24:40
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125612


Hollande in vote of confidence on Tuesday - 15/09/2014 09:20:12
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125609


EU ministers task EIB to table investment plan - 15/09/2014 09:19:31
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125610


Finland threatens EU sanctions against Israel - 15/09/2014 09:03:06
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125608


EU commissioner 'shocked' by murder of aid worker - 14/09/2014 14:15:33
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125606

***** EUobserver - 13.09.2014 **********************************************

For the latest news and analysis on the EU, follow EUobserver on:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/euobs
Facebook: http://facebook.com/EUobserver
Google+: http://google.com/+EUobserver
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/euobserver-com

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

1. EU and Ukraine suspend trade pact - 12/09/2014 20:03:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ukraine and the EU are to delay the entry into life of a landmark free
trade treaty for more than one year due to Russian concerns.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125601


2. [Agenda] All eyes on Scottish independence vote this WEEK - 12/09/2014 16:29:47
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
This week most of the EU's attention will  focus on Scottish voters who, on
Thursday, will decide whether they want their country to break away from
its 300-year union with rest of the UK.

http://euobserver.com/agenda/125598

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

US unveils new Russia sanctions - 12/09/2014 17:30:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125600


Russia says EU sanctions harm Ukraine peace deal - 12/09/2014 12:38:40
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125597


EU and Ukraine parliaments to ratify trade treaty 16 September - 12/09/2014 11:20:34
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125596


Incoming Spanish commissioner asked to give up oil shares - 12/09/2014 10:24:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125595


Sharp rise in anti-Semitic attacks in France - 12/09/2014 09:31:03
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125587

***** EUobserver - 18.09.2014 **********************************************

Exclusionary Pricing under Art. 102 TFEU: Impact of Recent Case Law

Brussels, 30 October 2014

The half-day workshop will focus on the following topics:
- Rebates
- Margin squeeze
- Developments in the application of the "as efficient competitor" test
- Impact of the judgments in Intel, Tomra, Telefónica, TeliaSonera, Post
Danmark

Read more: http://www.era.int/?124615&en

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

1. Voting starts in Scottish independence referendum - 18/09/2014 09:29:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Over four million people are expected to cast their vote in favour or
against Scottish independence on Thursday, with the Spanish Prime Minister
calling it a "torpedo" against EU integration.

http://euobserver.com/political/125657


2. Finnish PM faces backlash over Russia nuclear plant - 18/09/2014 09:28:47
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Finland's new PM, Alexander Stubb, is facing a split in his coalition over
plans for a Russian firm to build a nuclear plant.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125669


3. MEPs critical of 'underfunded' EU youth employment plan - 17/09/2014 20:52:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Outgoing EU commissioner for employment Laszlo Andor defended EU-wide
efforts to tackle youth unemployment amid critical remarks from MEPs.

http://euobserver.com/social/125656


4. [Opinion] EU asylum and war criminals: No place to hide - 18/09/2014 08:50:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
As the number of Syria refugees grows, EU countries should make sure their
asylum systems are not abused by war criminals on the run.

http://euobserver.com/opinion/125664


5. [Feature] Scotland prepares for life after referendum - 17/09/2014 09:57:30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
While the campaigns in favour and against Scottish independence are running
full-speed ahead of the vote on Thursday, a non-affiliated 'referendum
cafe' hopes to keep the political debate going even after the referendum.

http://euobserver.com/political/125644


6. EP gears itself up for hearings of new commissioners - 17/09/2014 17:04:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Parliament is preparing a set of "obstacle course" hearings
for incoming EU commissioners with recent past form showing that at least
one of the designates will fall by the wayside.

http://euobserver.com/institutional/125653

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

Brussels braced for police demonstration - 18/09/2014 09:18:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125667


Irish plans for banning tobacco logos disputed - 18/09/2014 09:18:14
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125665


German SPD divided on EU-US free trade deal - 18/09/2014 09:02:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125668


German firm offers reward for MH17 information - 18/09/2014 07:44:14
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125659


US concerned about low growth in Europe - 18/09/2014 07:43:27
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125661

***** EUobserver - 19.09.2014 **********************************************

Exclusionary Pricing under Art. 102 TFEU: Impact of Recent Case Law

Brussels, 30 October 2014

The half-day workshop will focus on the following topics:
- Rebates
- Margin squeeze
- Developments in the application of the "as efficient competitor" test
- Impact of the judgments in Intel, Tomra, Telefónica, TeliaSonera, Post
Danmark

Read more: http://www.era.int/?124615&en

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

1. Scotland chooses to stay in UK - 19/09/2014 07:10:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Voters in Scotland have said No to independence from the UK, but the
intense campaigning and record-high turnout are models for separatist
movements elsewhere in Europe.

http://euobserver.com/political/125677


2. Poroshenko: Europe at risk of 'terrible . war' - 19/09/2014 09:30:25
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ukraine leader Poroshenko has warned the US that Europe is at risk of a
"terrible . war", but failed to get American weapons in return.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/125683

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

Stop TTIP announces court-case against EU commission - 19/09/2014 09:29:34
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125685


Scottish vote is wake-up call, says MEP - 19/09/2014 09:06:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125680


Draghi's bank funding programme falls flat - 19/09/2014 09:04:56
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125682


Malta rejects ship carrying suspected Ebola patient - 19/09/2014 09:03:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125681


Survey: Scots voted against independence - 18/09/2014 23:58:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/125678

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY PROPHECY WEBSITES...............................

 

http://prophecy-watcher-weekly-news.blogspot.com
http://CreationDesign2013.blogspot.com
http://prophecy-watcher.blogspot.com