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Friday, November 28, 2014

EU NEWS: 11.28.14

***** EUobserver - 27.11.2014 **********************************************

China EU Mission

Ambassador Yang Yanyi: Asia-Pacific cooperation offers opportunities for
Europe.

Read more on:
http://euobserver.com/media/src/a29af2995a8bcbbdd7e693b002be37a3.pdf

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

1. MEP vote ups pressure on EU to break up Google - 27/11/2014 09:26:23
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MEPs are - in a vote on Thursday - putting pressure on EU anti-trust
regulators to unbundle Google, amid US complaints.

http://euobserver.com/economic/126692


2. Mediapart: National Front's Kremlin loan is worth ?40mn - 27/11/2014 09:28:52
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The far-right French party, National Front, is in talks with a
Kremlin-linked bank to borrow ?40 million to win power in France, Mediapart
reports.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/126693


3. MEPs endorse Juncker investment plan despite criticism - 26/11/2014 16:28:52
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Most members of the European Parliament have endorsed Jean Claude Juncker's
investment plan based on financial engineering, but critical voices said
the scheme did not add up.

http://euobserver.com/political/126678


4. EU regulators want right-to-be forgotten to go global - 26/11/2014 18:24:53
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Demands by EU citizens for their names to no longer appear in a search
engine result following a right-to-be forgotten request could be extended
worldwide.

http://euobserver.com/justice/126680


5. [Opinion] Common European investment programme needed - 26/11/2014 18:30:54
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Investment levels are abnormally low in the EU - the good news is that
money is out there.

http://euobserver.com/opinion/126679

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Bulgaria won't sign EU-US trade deal until visas are scrapped - 27/11/2014 09:13:50
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126690


Germany approves women quota law - 27/11/2014 09:12:28
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126694


EU border agency gets French chief - 27/11/2014 09:11:26
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126691


No South Stream could mean less gas, says Russian minister - 27/11/2014 09:10:20
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126689


Spanish minister resigns over corruption scandal - 27/11/2014 09:09:41
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126688

***** EUobserver - 26.11.2014 **********************************************

China EU Mission

Ambassador Yang Yanyi: Asia-Pacific cooperation offers opportunities for
Europe.

Read more on:
http://euobserver.com/media/src/a29af2995a8bcbbdd7e693b002be37a3.pdf

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

1. Juncker's plan: Making ?60bn worth five times more - 25/11/2014 21:01:06
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Juncker is to unveil an "investment package" he says is worth ?315bn for
the next three years. But the EU's actual contribution will be just ?8bn.

http://euobserver.com/economic/126661


2. Reports multiply of Kremlin links to anti-EU parties - 26/11/2014 09:29:21
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Austria's far-right FPO party has defended its relations with the Kremlin,
amid multiplying signs of a Russian strategy to build ties with anti-EU
parties.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/126676


3. [Feature] Invitations sent out for next EU-Russia 'summit' - 25/11/2014 21:01:36
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Putin is persona non grata in EU capitals. But he is likely to meet leaders
in the margins of WWII memorials in January, amid questions on the
suitability of his attendance.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/126668


4. Eurozone 'grinding to standstill', OECD warns - 26/11/2014 09:29:12
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The eurozone is "grinding to a standstill" and now poses "a major risk to
world growth", the OECD has said.

http://euobserver.com/news/126675


5. EU is 'aged and weary', pope says - 25/11/2014 15:34:16
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Pope Francis has criticised the EU's treatment of migrants, its
institutions, and its focus on growth and consumerism.

http://euobserver.com/news/126662


6. EU funds airline data-sharing despite legal concerns - 25/11/2014 19:10:27
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The EU commission has awarded ?50mn to member states to set up passenger
data sharing systems, despite an upcoming EU Court analysis on the probity
of similar schemes.

http://euobserver.com/justice/126663


7. Member states owe EU over ?320bn - 25/11/2014 18:49:49
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EU internal budget auditors say member states will need to fork out an
additional ?326 billion to finance their on-going EU-funded projects over
the coming years.

http://euobserver.com/economic/126667


8. EU commission to publish more trade documents in bid for public support - 25/11/2014 20:04:23
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The European Commission has pledged to increase the number of documents it
makes public relating to ongoing free trade talks with the US in a bid to
shore up public support for the negotiations.

http://euobserver.com/news/126670

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

European Parliament postpones Palestine recognition vote - 26/11/2014 08:40:15
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126671


US to send tanks to eastern Europe - 26/11/2014 08:39:42
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126674


Air pollution costs EU up to ?189bn in 2012, says EU agency - 26/11/2014 08:37:53
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126673


Greek ships rescue hundreds of migrants - 26/11/2014 08:36:25
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126672


EU migration commissioner: Pope's signal received - 25/11/2014 18:22:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126669

***** EUobserver - 25.11.2014 **********************************************



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

1. World powers extend Iran deadline, as EU mulls Ashton's future - 25/11/2014 09:28:18
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Talks on Iran's nuclear programme have been extended until July, with the
EU wondering whether to keep Catherine Ashton in the process.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/126660


2. Juncker debate prompts scrap between pro- and anti-EU MEPs - 25/11/2014 06:55:25
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Juncker questioned the motive of the motion of censure, but some say "the
shadow of the scandal" will follow the commission president.

http://euobserver.com/news/126650


3. Danish parliament to vote on Palestine recognition - 24/11/2014 20:03:22
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Danish MPs are to vote on a resolution instructing the government to
recognise Palestine, but Denmark's foreign minister says the time is not
right.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/126641


4. EU lawmakers ponder 'unbundling' of Google - 25/11/2014 09:30:18
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EU lawmakers are considering whether to to separate Google and fellow
search engines from being involved in other commercial activities.

http://euobserver.com/news/126659


5. Billows of censorious hot air - 25/11/2014 09:29:25
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An hour of hot air - the Juncker censure debate

http://euobserver.com/news/126658


6. [Opinion] EU watershed on criminal law poses questions for UK - 24/11/2014 20:10:54
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The 1 December shake-up in EU law on criminal and justice issues poses
questions for the UK and the future of the European Arrest Warrant.

http://euobserver.com/opinion/126645

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

Swiss museum to accept 'Nazi art' - 25/11/2014 09:29:48
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126657


French president's approval ratings slip even further - 25/11/2014 09:28:44
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126654


Marlboro manager calls for tax on E-cigarettes - 25/11/2014 09:27:56
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126655


Lithuania calls Russian ambassador to explain border blockage - 25/11/2014 09:26:42
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126652


Mogherini unsure on Ashton's future role - 24/11/2014 19:42:29
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126649

***** EUobserver - 24.11.2014 **********************************************



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

1. Le Pen borrowed ?9mn from Kremlin-linked bank - 24/11/2014 09:28:39
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Far-right French party Front National has borrowed ?9 million from a
Russian bank, posing questions over its relationship with the Kremlin.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/126638


2. EU still undecided on France deficit - 24/11/2014 09:22:01
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Hawks and doves within the EU commission and member states continue to
disagree on how to deal with France's budget deficit, seen as a credibility
test for the EU.

http://euobserver.com/economic/126629

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

Polish governing party wins local elections - 24/11/2014 09:17:41
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126637


Russia backs trade deal between EU and Eurasian Union - 24/11/2014 09:01:32
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126634


MEP vote on Palestinian state would be seen as 'anti Israel' - 24/11/2014 08:59:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126635


UK party says unable to meet immigration cuts pledge - 24/11/2014 08:35:34
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126631


Portgual ex-PM arrested in tax fraud inquiry - 24/11/2014 08:34:01
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126630

***** EUobserver - 22.11.2014 **********************************************



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

1. [Analysis] Romania's Obama moment - 21/11/2014 12:00:15
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Romania's election of an ethnic German is being compared to America's
election of a black president. But who is Iohannis and what does he mean
for Romania and the region?

http://euobserver.com/political/126609


2. EU parliament to vote on Palestine statehood - 21/11/2014 18:12:07
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MEPs will add their voice to EU pressure on Palestine recognition next
week, but diplomats say only the US can make a difference.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/126625


3. German commissioner triggers French anger - 21/11/2014 18:11:50
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German commissioner Oettinger has drawn French anger with two rogue op-eds
on French over-spending, but did he really act alone?

http://euobserver.com/economic/126624


4. Netherlands to pay EU top-up bill this year - 21/11/2014 16:34:37
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The Netherlands is paying its extra EU bill, a net payment of ?642 million,
before the end of 2014, well ahead of the extended deadline of 1 September
2015.

http://euobserver.com/news/126623


5. [Agenda] EU investment fund to be unveiled this WEEK - 21/11/2014 16:19:36
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The unveiling of a highly anticipated investment fund, a censure vote, a
decision on France's budget and the visit by the Pope to the European
Parliament makes next week one of the busiest since the Juncker commission
began.

http://euobserver.com/agenda/126618


6. Dutch had euro-exit plan at height of crisis - 21/11/2014 09:53:06
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Details have emerged indicating that both the Dutch and German governments
were preparing emergency plans for a return to their national currencies at
the height of the euro crisis.

http://euobserver.com/news/126605

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

Third bird flu case in the Netherlands - 21/11/2014 16:26:49
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126626


British Green party backs in/out EU referendum - 21/11/2014 15:08:47
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126622


UK shelves EU bank bonus challenge - 21/11/2014 15:08:09
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126621


Italian PM in Strasbourg next week - 21/11/2014 13:49:12
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126620


Entire commission to be present for Juncker censure - 21/11/2014 13:05:25
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126619

***** EUobserver - 28.11.2014 **********************************************

China EU Mission

Ambassador Yang Yanyi: Asia-Pacific cooperation offers opportunities for
Europe.

Read more on:
http://euobserver.com/media/src/a29af2995a8bcbbdd7e693b002be37a3.pdf

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

1. France, Italy, Belgium to get extra three months on deficit and debt - 27/11/2014 20:01:23
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The EU commission is set to give France, Italy and Belgium three more
months to implement deficit-and-debt cutting measures or face fines.

http://euobserver.com/economic/126700


2. Cameron to unveil latest anti-EU migrant plan - 28/11/2014 09:29:15
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Under-siege British leader Cameron is to deliver a speech laced with even
more ideas on how to keep EU migrants at bay.

http://euobserver.com/justice/126717


3. Hollande first EU leader to visit Ebola-hit Guinea - 28/11/2014 09:24:51
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French president Francois Hollande's one-day visit to Guinea is meant to
send a "message of solidarity".

http://euobserver.com/news/126715


4. EU blacklists 13 Ukrainians over Russia war - 27/11/2014 18:10:00
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EU countries have blacklisted 13 Ukrainian "separatists" and five entities,
amid uncertainty on what to do if the conflict escalates.

http://euobserver.com/foreign/126707


5. [Opinion] Turkey needs its women, Mr Erdogan - 27/11/2014 17:06:11
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Erdogan and the EU should do more for Turkish women if they care about the
country's future. But instead, they are digging holes

http://euobserver.com/opinion/126704


6. [Analysis] Europe's 'last chance' investment scheme depends on pension funds - 27/11/2014 11:07:49
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During his successful campaign for the European Commission presidency,
Jean-Claude Juncker described his flagship plans for a ?300 billion
investment programme as 'Europe's last chance'. But its success depends on
getting pension funds to invest.

http://euobserver.com/news/126695

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

Moldovan PM: We don't want to join Nato - 28/11/2014 09:27:39
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126719


Germany bows to pressure and accepts EU trade deal - 28/11/2014 09:09:29
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126712


France to debate Palestine independence - 28/11/2014 09:09:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126711


Juncker defends Luxembourg tax regime - 28/11/2014 09:08:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126709


UK summons PwC tax chief to LuxLeaks hearing - 28/11/2014 09:05:30
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126713





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