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1. EU-brokered gas talks bedevilled by 'lack of trust' - 30/10/2014 09:29:14
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Negotiators are struggling to clinch a deal on winter gas supplies via
Ukraine, with Kiev saying chances are "pretty high", but complaining of
"lack of trust".
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126310
2. From Borgen to Brussels: Who is the new EU competition commissioner? - 29/10/2014 18:24:49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Denmark's EU commissioner Margrethe Vestager is a true-blood politician who
inspired the popular TV series Borgen. But in her new role as anti-trust
chief, she will have the least political portfolio in the Juncker
commission.
http://euobserver.com/political/126298
3. EU citizens overestimate immigration numbers, survey shows - 30/10/2014 09:28:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU citizens tend to overestimate the number of immigrants and the
unemployment rate in their country, a survey shows.
http://euobserver.com/news/126309
4. Spain and Netherlands among countries to buy way to green targets - 29/10/2014 19:02:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to nine EU countries may buy their way to achieving targets set under an
international climate change treaty.
http://euobserver.com/environment/126279
5. [Opinion] Has the EU lost the ability to enact sanctions? - 30/10/2014 09:28:00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
With Western leaders increasingly unwilling to use military power,
sanctions and asset freezes have become essential instruments in the
policymakers' toolkit - but human rights need to be upheld.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126308
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Colombia and Peru pass EU criteria for visa-free access - 30/10/2014 09:24:59
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126307
Germany's largest lender in profit loss over scandals - 30/10/2014 09:24:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126305
Cameron under pressure on migrant backlogs - 30/10/2014 09:24:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126304
Sweden to recognise Palestine on Thursday - 30/10/2014 09:23:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126303
UK denies Scotland veto on EU referendum - 30/10/2014 09:22:36
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126302
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In its last major political act before it steps down at the end of the
week, the current EU commission has given the provisional all-clear to each
of the 18 eurozone budgets.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126287
2. EU commission lashes out at Hungary's internet tax plan - 29/10/2014 09:21:50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission on Tuesday lashed out at Hungary's proposal to
introduce the world's first Internet tax as over 100,000 people took to the
Budapest streets in protest.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126294
3. EU parliament blocks websites 'to protect' staff - 29/10/2014 09:18:47
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU parliament is routinely blocking websites such as Reddit or even the
BBC in what internet security experts see as an exaggerated response to a
virus which uses social networks.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/126281
4. Denmark and UK rank top in EU for doing business - 29/10/2014 09:22:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The report also looks at sub-indicators. Registering a property is one of
the hardest tasks for a new business in Belgium.
http://euobserver.com/news/126293
5. EU border agency 'overwhelmed' by offers of equipment - 28/10/2014 18:17:19
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's border agency has received more offers of equipment than it needs
as it starts its migrant surveillance operation in the Mediterranean.
Meanwhile, Italy has indicated its naval search and rescue operation will
continue.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126280
6. Most Italians regret changing lira for euro - 29/10/2014 09:03:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A majority of Italians believe that ditching the lira for the euro has been
bad for their country, according to a new survey.
http://euobserver.com/news/126285
7. [Opinion] Greek corruption undermining recovery - 28/10/2014 11:34:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rampant corruption in Greece is undermining the country's frail economy
recovery.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126274
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Fifa defends plan to hold 2018 football cup in Russia - 29/10/2014 09:25:56
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126292
UK cannot control immigration while EU member, says minister - 29/10/2014 09:21:05
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126296
EU ambassadors keep Russia sanctions in place - 29/10/2014 08:48:57
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126291
Rajoy apologises to 'all Spaniards' over party corruption - 29/10/2014 08:32:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126289
French court fines Ryanair for breaking labour laws - 29/10/2014 08:31:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126290
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1. [Analysis] France offers new cuts to meet Brussels' demands - 28/10/2014 09:25:46
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France and Italy outlined extra measures to cut their budget deficits on
Monday as they backed away from a full scale confrontation with the
European Commission.
http://euobserver.com/political/126266
2. EU commission warns UK about its rebate - 27/10/2014 18:07:30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
It would be very difficult for the UK to avoid paying the ?2.1bn bill to
the EU budget without having the "Pandora box" of its own rebate opened
again, the EU budget commissioner has warned.
http://euobserver.com/political/126262
3. Lithuania to see energy independence as liquid gas terminal arrives - 28/10/2014 09:27:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A floating LNG terminal arrived at the Lithuanian city Klaipeda on Monday
where it was greeted by locals as the guarantor of the Baltic region's
energy supply.
http://euobserver.com/news/126272
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Far-right clashes with police in Cologne - 28/10/2014 08:57:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126270
High number of Russian spies in Czech Republic - 28/10/2014 08:56:55
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126269
Children worst hit by austerity in Portugal: Unicef - 28/10/2014 08:55:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126268
UK will not take part in EU boat migrant mission - 28/10/2014 08:55:21
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126267
British PM in 'security incident' with jogger - 28/10/2014 08:46:59
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126271
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1. One in five EU banks fail crisis stress tests - 27/10/2014 09:29:55
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One in five EU banks would be unable to cope if another financial crisis
hit the bloc, according to the European Central Bank.
http://euobserver.com/news/126256
2. [Interview] Juncker's ?300bn is beginning of 'fiscal union' - 27/10/2014 09:26:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker's ?300bn-strong
investment plan is laying the ground for a fiscal union although no one
dares call it such yet, according to a top EU official.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126240
3. Hungary's 'internet tax' sparks protests - 27/10/2014 09:29:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 10,000 people rallied in Budapest on Sunday in protest of Orban's
government plan to roll out the world's first 'internet tax'.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126259
4. Pro-Western bloc wins Ukraine elections - 27/10/2014 09:29:24
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ukraine exit polls show a strong win for pro-Western parties, a snub to
far-right factions, and a surprisingly good result for elements of the
former regime.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126260
5. [EUobserved] When two worlds collide - 27/10/2014 09:19:53
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Two worlds collided at the end of last week the shrill, uncompromising one
of British politics and the technocratic, dry, world of the European
Commission.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/126243
6. [Agenda] Barroso commission finishes this WEEK - 27/10/2014 09:18:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A quiet week is kicking off in Brussels, with the outgoing Barroso
commission meeting for the last time on Wednesday.
http://euobserver.com/agenda/126252
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Dijsselbloem: Netherlands will pay top-up if 'facts and figures are correct' - 27/10/2014 09:01:33
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126253
Climate talks in Bonn see little progress - 27/10/2014 09:01:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126258
Belgian cabinet members receive death threats - 27/10/2014 09:00:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126257
Twenty four EU banks fail stress test - 26/10/2014 16:59:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126249
French website leaks EU letter on budgetary non-compliance - 26/10/2014 16:58:37
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126251
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1. Van Rompuy and Barroso leave EU stage with porcelain plates - 24/10/2014 20:13:22
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Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso said goodbye to EU leaders on
Friday after attending their final summit as presidents of the EU council
and commission. But the summit was marred by a budget row.
http://euobserver.com/political/126247
2. Cameron vows to reject ?2 billion EU bill - 24/10/2014 16:16:18
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
UK prime minister David Cameron vowed to oppose "in every way possible" the
extra ?2.1 billion EU budget bill, which he said was 'completely
unjustified and unacceptable', as the row dominated the second day of the
leaders' summit in Brussels.
http://euobserver.com/news/126239
3. Draghi warns eurozone leaders on recession 'relapse' - 24/10/2014 20:09:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi warns eurozone leaders of
recession unless they agree a "concrete timetable" of reforms and spur
investments.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126245
4. Hungary's Orban stonewalls US corruption allegations - 24/10/2014 18:04:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hungary is demanding the US hand over evidence after the Americans placed
an entry ban on six officials close to Viktor Orban's government last week.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126244
5. UN welcomes EU climate deal - 24/10/2014 16:58:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The climate agreement "opens the door to greater ambition by all
countries", the head of UN body on climate change said.
http://euobserver.com/environment/126242
6. Cameron slapped with new ?2bn EU bill - 24/10/2014 09:47:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU has told the UK it must pay a new ?2.1 billion bill by 1 December,
in grist for the mill of Cameron's eurosceptic adversaries at home.
http://euobserver.com/political/126238
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Report: 25 banks to fail ECB stress tests - 24/10/2014 20:07:11
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126248
Renzi contradicts Cameron on 'lethal weapon' quote - 24/10/2014 18:09:44
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126246
Cameron 'angry' over extra EU bill of ?2bn - 24/10/2014 15:01:31
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126241
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1. 'No one to stay cold', as Russia and Ukraine clinch winter gas deal - 31/10/2014 09:29:30
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Ukraine and Russia have agreed terms on winter gas supplies, but the deal
looks unlikely to de-escalate the military conflict despite EU hopes.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126330
2. [Investigation] Europe's tax haven investments in Africa - 31/10/2014 08:22:18
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A combination of lax rules and no-questions-asked policy means that money
from the European Investment Bank, the EU's longterm lending institution,
is flowing to tax havens. An Egyptian case study shows how this happens.
http://euobserver.com/investigations/126144
3. Oettinger stirs controversy ahead of new role as digital commissioner - 30/10/2014 18:29:13
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Recent statements by the next EU digital commissioner Gunther Oettinger on
imposing a special tax on Google has drawn carefully worded criticism from
within the current EU commission.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126318
4. EU mission in Kosovo rocked by corruption allegations - 30/10/2014 19:27:29
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The EU's rule of law mission in Kosovo is fighting to defend its
credibility after allegations of bribe-taking and attempts to gag press.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126319
5. EU promotes consumption of meat and milk - 31/10/2014 09:27:23
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The European Union is investing around ?33 million to promote European
agricultural products in the EU.
http://euobserver.com/news/126328
6. France denies warship delivery, as Russian bombers skirt EU airspace - 30/10/2014 09:57:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
France has said it has not yet decided whether to go ahead with a delivery
of a warship to Russia, after a Russian minister published an invitation to
the delivery ceremony mid-November.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126306
7. Barroso, Rehn 'unfairly criticised' for eurozone austerity - 31/10/2014 08:03:19
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As Jose Manuel Barroso steps down as European Commission President, one of
his few left-wing colleagues says that he was unfairly labelled as an
austerity ideologue during his time in office.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126277
8. [Opinion] In the 'New' Turkey, corruption is a thing of the past! - 31/10/2014 08:20:20
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 'New Turkey' is moving away from EU norms faster
than the 'old' one.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126311
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New 'double majority' voting rules come into force - 31/10/2014 09:21:56
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126329
EU in massive cybersecurity exercise - 31/10/2014 09:10:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126323
IMF warns Greece on early bailout exit - 31/10/2014 08:47:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126324
Spain introduces 'Google tax' - 31/10/2014 08:46:50
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126326
Germany unemployment drops despite export problems - 31/10/2014 08:39:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126325
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1. EU-brokered gas talks bedevilled by 'lack of trust' - 30/10/2014 09:29:14
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Negotiators are struggling to clinch a deal on winter gas supplies via
Ukraine, with Kiev saying chances are "pretty high", but complaining of
"lack of trust".
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126310
2. From Borgen to Brussels: Who is the new EU competition commissioner? - 29/10/2014 18:24:49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Denmark's EU commissioner Margrethe Vestager is a true-blood politician who
inspired the popular TV series Borgen. But in her new role as anti-trust
chief, she will have the least political portfolio in the Juncker
commission.
http://euobserver.com/political/126298
3. EU citizens overestimate immigration numbers, survey shows - 30/10/2014 09:28:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU citizens tend to overestimate the number of immigrants and the
unemployment rate in their country, a survey shows.
http://euobserver.com/news/126309
4. Spain and Netherlands among countries to buy way to green targets - 29/10/2014 19:02:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to nine EU countries may buy their way to achieving targets set under an
international climate change treaty.
http://euobserver.com/environment/126279
5. [Opinion] Has the EU lost the ability to enact sanctions? - 30/10/2014 09:28:00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
With Western leaders increasingly unwilling to use military power,
sanctions and asset freezes have become essential instruments in the
policymakers' toolkit - but human rights need to be upheld.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126308
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Colombia and Peru pass EU criteria for visa-free access - 30/10/2014 09:24:59
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126307
Germany's largest lender in profit loss over scandals - 30/10/2014 09:24:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126305
Cameron under pressure on migrant backlogs - 30/10/2014 09:24:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126304
Sweden to recognise Palestine on Thursday - 30/10/2014 09:23:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126303
UK denies Scotland veto on EU referendum - 30/10/2014 09:22:36
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126302
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1. EU clears eurozone budgets after French, Italian tweaks - 29/10/2014 08:57:51
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In its last major political act before it steps down at the end of the
week, the current EU commission has given the provisional all-clear to each
of the 18 eurozone budgets.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126287
2. EU commission lashes out at Hungary's internet tax plan - 29/10/2014 09:21:50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission on Tuesday lashed out at Hungary's proposal to
introduce the world's first Internet tax as over 100,000 people took to the
Budapest streets in protest.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126294
3. EU parliament blocks websites 'to protect' staff - 29/10/2014 09:18:47
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU parliament is routinely blocking websites such as Reddit or even the
BBC in what internet security experts see as an exaggerated response to a
virus which uses social networks.
http://euobserver.com/institutional/126281
4. Denmark and UK rank top in EU for doing business - 29/10/2014 09:22:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The report also looks at sub-indicators. Registering a property is one of
the hardest tasks for a new business in Belgium.
http://euobserver.com/news/126293
5. EU border agency 'overwhelmed' by offers of equipment - 28/10/2014 18:17:19
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's border agency has received more offers of equipment than it needs
as it starts its migrant surveillance operation in the Mediterranean.
Meanwhile, Italy has indicated its naval search and rescue operation will
continue.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126280
6. Most Italians regret changing lira for euro - 29/10/2014 09:03:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A majority of Italians believe that ditching the lira for the euro has been
bad for their country, according to a new survey.
http://euobserver.com/news/126285
7. [Opinion] Greek corruption undermining recovery - 28/10/2014 11:34:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rampant corruption in Greece is undermining the country's frail economy
recovery.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126274
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Fifa defends plan to hold 2018 football cup in Russia - 29/10/2014 09:25:56
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126292
UK cannot control immigration while EU member, says minister - 29/10/2014 09:21:05
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126296
EU ambassadors keep Russia sanctions in place - 29/10/2014 08:48:57
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126291
Rajoy apologises to 'all Spaniards' over party corruption - 29/10/2014 08:32:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126289
French court fines Ryanair for breaking labour laws - 29/10/2014 08:31:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126290
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1. [Analysis] France offers new cuts to meet Brussels' demands - 28/10/2014 09:25:46
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France and Italy outlined extra measures to cut their budget deficits on
Monday as they backed away from a full scale confrontation with the
European Commission.
http://euobserver.com/political/126266
2. EU commission warns UK about its rebate - 27/10/2014 18:07:30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
It would be very difficult for the UK to avoid paying the ?2.1bn bill to
the EU budget without having the "Pandora box" of its own rebate opened
again, the EU budget commissioner has warned.
http://euobserver.com/political/126262
3. Lithuania to see energy independence as liquid gas terminal arrives - 28/10/2014 09:27:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A floating LNG terminal arrived at the Lithuanian city Klaipeda on Monday
where it was greeted by locals as the guarantor of the Baltic region's
energy supply.
http://euobserver.com/news/126272
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Far-right clashes with police in Cologne - 28/10/2014 08:57:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126270
High number of Russian spies in Czech Republic - 28/10/2014 08:56:55
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126269
Children worst hit by austerity in Portugal: Unicef - 28/10/2014 08:55:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126268
UK will not take part in EU boat migrant mission - 28/10/2014 08:55:21
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126267
British PM in 'security incident' with jogger - 28/10/2014 08:46:59
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126271
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1. One in five EU banks fail crisis stress tests - 27/10/2014 09:29:55
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One in five EU banks would be unable to cope if another financial crisis
hit the bloc, according to the European Central Bank.
http://euobserver.com/news/126256
2. [Interview] Juncker's ?300bn is beginning of 'fiscal union' - 27/10/2014 09:26:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker's ?300bn-strong
investment plan is laying the ground for a fiscal union although no one
dares call it such yet, according to a top EU official.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126240
3. Hungary's 'internet tax' sparks protests - 27/10/2014 09:29:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Up to 10,000 people rallied in Budapest on Sunday in protest of Orban's
government plan to roll out the world's first 'internet tax'.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126259
4. Pro-Western bloc wins Ukraine elections - 27/10/2014 09:29:24
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ukraine exit polls show a strong win for pro-Western parties, a snub to
far-right factions, and a surprisingly good result for elements of the
former regime.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126260
5. [EUobserved] When two worlds collide - 27/10/2014 09:19:53
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Two worlds collided at the end of last week the shrill, uncompromising one
of British politics and the technocratic, dry, world of the European
Commission.
http://euobserver.com/eu-elections/126243
6. [Agenda] Barroso commission finishes this WEEK - 27/10/2014 09:18:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A quiet week is kicking off in Brussels, with the outgoing Barroso
commission meeting for the last time on Wednesday.
http://euobserver.com/agenda/126252
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Dijsselbloem: Netherlands will pay top-up if 'facts and figures are correct' - 27/10/2014 09:01:33
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126253
Climate talks in Bonn see little progress - 27/10/2014 09:01:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126258
Belgian cabinet members receive death threats - 27/10/2014 09:00:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126257
Twenty four EU banks fail stress test - 26/10/2014 16:59:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126249
French website leaks EU letter on budgetary non-compliance - 26/10/2014 16:58:37
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126251
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1. Van Rompuy and Barroso leave EU stage with porcelain plates - 24/10/2014 20:13:22
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Herman Van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso said goodbye to EU leaders on
Friday after attending their final summit as presidents of the EU council
and commission. But the summit was marred by a budget row.
http://euobserver.com/political/126247
2. Cameron vows to reject ?2 billion EU bill - 24/10/2014 16:16:18
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
UK prime minister David Cameron vowed to oppose "in every way possible" the
extra ?2.1 billion EU budget bill, which he said was 'completely
unjustified and unacceptable', as the row dominated the second day of the
leaders' summit in Brussels.
http://euobserver.com/news/126239
3. Draghi warns eurozone leaders on recession 'relapse' - 24/10/2014 20:09:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi warns eurozone leaders of
recession unless they agree a "concrete timetable" of reforms and spur
investments.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126245
4. Hungary's Orban stonewalls US corruption allegations - 24/10/2014 18:04:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hungary is demanding the US hand over evidence after the Americans placed
an entry ban on six officials close to Viktor Orban's government last week.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126244
5. UN welcomes EU climate deal - 24/10/2014 16:58:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The climate agreement "opens the door to greater ambition by all
countries", the head of UN body on climate change said.
http://euobserver.com/environment/126242
6. Cameron slapped with new ?2bn EU bill - 24/10/2014 09:47:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU has told the UK it must pay a new ?2.1 billion bill by 1 December,
in grist for the mill of Cameron's eurosceptic adversaries at home.
http://euobserver.com/political/126238
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Report: 25 banks to fail ECB stress tests - 24/10/2014 20:07:11
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126248
Renzi contradicts Cameron on 'lethal weapon' quote - 24/10/2014 18:09:44
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126246
Cameron 'angry' over extra EU bill of ?2bn - 24/10/2014 15:01:31
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126241
***** EUobserver - 31.10.2014 **********************************************
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. 'No one to stay cold', as Russia and Ukraine clinch winter gas deal - 31/10/2014 09:29:30
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Ukraine and Russia have agreed terms on winter gas supplies, but the deal
looks unlikely to de-escalate the military conflict despite EU hopes.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126330
2. [Investigation] Europe's tax haven investments in Africa - 31/10/2014 08:22:18
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A combination of lax rules and no-questions-asked policy means that money
from the European Investment Bank, the EU's longterm lending institution,
is flowing to tax havens. An Egyptian case study shows how this happens.
http://euobserver.com/investigations/126144
3. Oettinger stirs controversy ahead of new role as digital commissioner - 30/10/2014 18:29:13
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Recent statements by the next EU digital commissioner Gunther Oettinger on
imposing a special tax on Google has drawn carefully worded criticism from
within the current EU commission.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126318
4. EU mission in Kosovo rocked by corruption allegations - 30/10/2014 19:27:29
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The EU's rule of law mission in Kosovo is fighting to defend its
credibility after allegations of bribe-taking and attempts to gag press.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126319
5. EU promotes consumption of meat and milk - 31/10/2014 09:27:23
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The European Union is investing around ?33 million to promote European
agricultural products in the EU.
http://euobserver.com/news/126328
6. France denies warship delivery, as Russian bombers skirt EU airspace - 30/10/2014 09:57:56
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France has said it has not yet decided whether to go ahead with a delivery
of a warship to Russia, after a Russian minister published an invitation to
the delivery ceremony mid-November.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126306
7. Barroso, Rehn 'unfairly criticised' for eurozone austerity - 31/10/2014 08:03:19
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As Jose Manuel Barroso steps down as European Commission President, one of
his few left-wing colleagues says that he was unfairly labelled as an
austerity ideologue during his time in office.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126277
8. [Opinion] In the 'New' Turkey, corruption is a thing of the past! - 31/10/2014 08:20:20
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 'New Turkey' is moving away from EU norms faster
than the 'old' one.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126311
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
New 'double majority' voting rules come into force - 31/10/2014 09:21:56
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126329
EU in massive cybersecurity exercise - 31/10/2014 09:10:13
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126323
IMF warns Greece on early bailout exit - 31/10/2014 08:47:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126324
Spain introduces 'Google tax' - 31/10/2014 08:46:50
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126326
Germany unemployment drops despite export problems - 31/10/2014 08:39:45
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126325
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