***** EUobserver - 05.11.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU projects dismal growth, urges investment - 04/11/2014 14:11:06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU commission has lowered growth forecasts, blaming the Ukraine and
Middle East crises, while urging governments to do more to spur investment.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126370
2. UK makes ?25 billion profit from EU migrants - 05/11/2014 09:28:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU migrants paid more in tax to the UK treasury than they received in
welfare benefits, according to new research.
http://euobserver.com/news/126389
3. Belgian and French copyright laws ban photos of EP buildings - 04/11/2014 18:07:12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
An obscure clause in EU copyright rules means no one can publish photos of
public buildings in Belgium, including of the EU parliament, without first
asking permission from the rights owners.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126375
4. [Opinion] The state of Europe's democracy 25 years after the Wall - 05/11/2014 09:04:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The declining health of democracy in the continent's post-communist
frontier states threatens both democratic values and the security of the
region.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126383
5. [Opinion] Tax havens: why urgent action is needed - 04/11/2014 15:50:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Investment Bank must move forward and not rely on the
questionable effectiveness of the OECD ranking.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126372
6. [Investigation] Part II: Malta's 'Mr Teflon' - 04/11/2014 09:40:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part II of VIII: Prince William peers out of a black stretched luxury car
as the vehicle turns down a street in Malta's capital city, Valletta.
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126122
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Nato chief: Russian troops moving closer to Ukraine border - 05/11/2014 09:16:16
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126385
Ukraine pays first part of Gazprom bills - 05/11/2014 09:15:14
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126382
Ukip deputy compares Van Rompuy to 'Comical Ali' - 05/11/2014 09:14:30
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126387
Auditor criticises IMF on austerity advice - 05/11/2014 09:04:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126384
One in four European at risk of poverty - 05/11/2014 08:42:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126381
***** EUobserver - 04.11.2014 **********************************************
ALDE is inviting you to post your question via Twitter for Team Juncker
with the hashtag #AskTeamJuncker.
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU officials upset MEPs on Kosovo corruption scandal - 04/11/2014 09:30:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU officials have annoyed MEPs by refusing to give details on the
corruption scandal in Eulex, the EU's rule of law mission in Kosovo.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126369
2. ECB takes control as EU bank supervisor - 04/11/2014 09:27:26
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The ECB formally assumes its new role as the chief supervisor of EU banks
on Tuesday, in a milestone for the creation of the bloc's banking union.
http://euobserver.com/news/126361
3. Italian presidency seeks to appease Britain on EU bill - 04/11/2014 09:28:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Italian EU presidency has said that the contentious idea of 'reform
contracts' is no longer on the table. Meanwhile most of Rome's current work
is taken up with trying to resolve the British budget problem.
http://euobserver.com/political/126360
4. Tobacco giants win judicial review on EU bill - 04/11/2014 08:45:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's recently-agreed tobacco directive will be challenged at the bloc's
top court after cigarette manufacturers won the right to have a judicial
review.
http://euobserver.com/news/126359
5. Spanish MPs to vote on Palestine recognition - 04/11/2014 09:08:49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spanish MPs will, on Tuesday, vote on a motion urging Madrid to recognise
Palestine as a state, following similar moves in Britain, Ireland, and
Sweden.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126368
6. 'Political' commission starts work with a nod to the past - 03/11/2014 16:42:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The ?300bn investment fund as well as Britain's budget bill look set to be
the immediate political headaches for the Juncker commission which
officially started work Monday.
http://euobserver.com/political/126355
7. EU and UN reject 'farcical' east Ukraine vote - 03/11/2014 10:02:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU, the UN, and Nato have rejected the outcome of "so-called elections"
in east Ukraine, but Russia and a handful of fringe MEPs gave their stamp
of approval.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126352
8. [Investigation] From Peppi's to Barroso's - 03/11/2014 15:19:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part I of VIII: EUobserver takes a closer look at the Barroso commission's
biggest scandal - tobacco lobbying and John Dalli - in events some say will
haunt the EU "for the next 10 years".
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126121
9. [Investigation] EU smoke and mirrors - 03/11/2014 15:19:04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EUobserver reporter Nikolaj Nielsen sheds new light on the Dalli lobbying
scandal, which, by Barroso's own admission, threatened to bring down the EU
executive, but which is not over yet.
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126158
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Hungary approves law that could allow South Stream - 04/11/2014 09:30:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126362
In u-turn, foreign minister Estonia becomes MEP - 04/11/2014 09:30:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126367
EU-bound migrants drown near Istanbul - 04/11/2014 09:29:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126365
UK faces fine if it misses EU surcharge deadline - 04/11/2014 09:29:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126364
Eastern ease of name change worries Dutch police - 04/11/2014 09:28:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126363
***** EUobserver - 03.11.2014 **********************************************
ALDE is inviting you to post your question via Twitter for Team Juncker
with the hashtag #AskTeamJuncker.
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. UK exit better than restricting free movement, says German Chancellor - 03/11/2014 09:29:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
German Chancellor Angela Merkel would prefer the UK to leave the EU than
have Downing Street limit the free movement of people, according to German
media.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126351
2. Romanian PM ahead in presidential elections - 03/11/2014 09:29:18
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Romanian PM Victor Ponta has won the first round of the country's
presidential elections. Meanwhile the foreign ministry only sent 600,000
ballots to its embassies, although there are 3 milllion Romanian voters
living abroad.
http://euobserver.com/political/126343
3. World must stop emitting greenhouse gases by 2100, report says - 03/11/2014 09:29:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the world wants to keep the effects of global warming to a minimum, it
needs to ensure that by the year 2100, there are almost no emissions of
greenhouse gases like CO2.
http://euobserver.com/environment/126350
4. [Opinion] The unique role of EU's competition commissioner - 03/11/2014 09:05:53
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In theory, the role of EU's competition commissioner should be the "least
political". But the reality to date has been otherwise.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126321
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Juncker commission officially takes office - 03/11/2014 09:10:05
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126347
New leftwing party in the lead in Spain - 03/11/2014 09:08:53
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126348
Kohl: Mistake to allow Greece into eurozone - 03/11/2014 09:07:52
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126346
ECB starts moving into new headquarters - 03/11/2014 08:57:36
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126345
French see Le Pen as most effective Hollande opponent - 03/11/2014 08:55:28
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126349
***** EUobserver - 01.11.2014 **********************************************
ALDE is inviting you to post your question via Twitter for Team Juncker
with the hashtag #AskTeamJuncker.
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Whistleblower urges external probe into EU mission in Kosovo - 31/10/2014 19:13:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Only an external investigation can restore faith in the EU police mission
in Kosovo, the British prosecutor at the heart of corruption revelations
tells EUobserver.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126341
2. EU lodges new WTO protest against Russia - 31/10/2014 18:35:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU lodged its fourth formal complaint against Russia to the World Trade
Organisation (WTO) on Friday in the latest round of the trade battle
between the two blocs.
http://euobserver.com/news/126339
3. 'Better than Belgium', or the long goodbye - 31/10/2014 19:09:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
You wanted a more political commission Mr Juncker. You might just be
getting it.
http://euobserver.com/news/126342
4. [Agenda] Juncker commission starts this WEEK - 31/10/2014 18:39:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The new European Commission headed by president Jean-Claude Juncker kicks
off this week while MEPs return to Brussels from their constituencies to
discuss climate change and finance ministers tax laws.
http://euobserver.com/agenda/126338
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Dutch research team finds human remains at MH17 crash site - 31/10/2014 18:29:41
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126340
EU unemployment rate unchanged in September - 31/10/2014 17:52:40
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126337
UK's EU contribution up ?3.5 billion in 2013 - 31/10/2014 17:52:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126336
German autobahn toll set to be introduced in 2016 - 31/10/2014 14:39:01
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126335
Frontex-led operation Triton has enough money for 2 months - 31/10/2014 14:35:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126334
***** EUobserver - 06.11.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Juncker in spotlight after Luxembourg tax revelations - 06/11/2014 09:29:45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New EU commission president Jean-Claude Juncker is in the spotlight after
an investigation revealed hundreds of companies avoided paying tax by
channelling their profits through Luxembourg during his time as prime
minister.
http://euobserver.com/news/126404
2. New EU foreign chief takes firm stand on Israeli settlements - 06/11/2014 09:24:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's new foreign policy chief has urged Israel to "reverse" its latest
settlement expansion in her first statement on the Arab-Israeli conflict.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126406
3. Juncker gives glimpse of 'political commission' - 05/11/2014 18:31:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New EU commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has vowed to defend his
institution from "unjustified attacks" from EU leaders, as he chaired the
first meeting of the College of commissioners.
http://euobserver.com/political/126393
4. Auditors refuse to sign off EU spending for 20th year in a row - 06/11/2014 09:28:37
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Almost ?7 billion of the EU budget was illegally spent in 2013, auditors
say, after declining to sign off EU spending for the 20th year in a row.
http://euobserver.com/news/126405
5. MEPs clash with EU officials over foreign fighters - 05/11/2014 18:58:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A handful of MEPs are accusing EU officials of scare-mongering the threat
of foreign-fighters to push through security policies and agreements on
passenger name records (PNR).
http://euobserver.com/justice/126396
6. Renzi continues row with new EU commission chief - 05/11/2014 09:32:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Italy's PM Matteo Renzi has demanded "respect" for his country after new EU
commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker criticised his and David Cameron's
behaviour during an EU summit.
http://euobserver.com/political/126380
7. Hungary moves ahead with South Stream pipeline - 05/11/2014 10:01:04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has reiterated his support for the Russian South
Stream gas pipeline after parliament gave the green light to a law which
paves the way for construction.
http://euobserver.com/news/126388
8. [Opinion] Juncker's unashamed admiration of the past - 05/11/2014 17:54:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
There are many interesting aspects to Jean-Claude Juncker's start as
European Commission president but a key one is his unabashed hailing of the
past.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126392
9. [Investigation] Part III: Actors assemble for EU melodrama - 05/11/2014 09:57:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The new EU health commissioner's first known contact with a tobacco
lobbyist was on 20 August 2010 at the five-star Kempinski Hotel on the
Maltese island of Gozo.
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126123
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
EU sees sharp dip in retail sales - 06/11/2014 09:20:06
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126407
ECB threatened Ireland into bailout - 06/11/2014 09:05:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126402
Turkey threatens to leave EU customs union because of TTIP - 06/11/2014 09:05:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126398
UK and France prepare for military drone pact - 06/11/2014 09:04:34
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126400
Top German publisher revokes Google tax plan - 06/11/2014 08:58:16
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126401
***** EUobserver - 07.11.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Low expectations on UK bill compromise - 07/11/2014 09:25:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU finance ministers are meeting on Friday amid low expectations of
clinching a deal that would allow the UK and the Netherlands to pay their
outstanding bills to the EU budget in instalments.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126428
2. Germany plans extra ?10 billion investment to head off EU critics - 07/11/2014 09:29:27
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany has given the first hint that it is prepared to increase public
investment to steer a return to economic growth after Angela Merkel's
government pledged to invest an extra ?10 billion by 2018.
http://euobserver.com/news/126432
3. Dutch tax regime similar to Luxembourg's, auditors find - 06/11/2014 17:20:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Dutch tax system is favourable to multinationals, a new report has
concluded on the same day as Luxemourg's tax haven was exposed.
http://euobserver.com/news/126413
4. Juncker 'serene' over Luxembourg tax scandal - 06/11/2014 16:17:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU commission may "broaden and deepen" its investigations into
Luxembourg taxation practices, a commission spokesman has said, while
deflecting questions about Jean-Claude Juncker's involvement in the scheme.
http://euobserver.com/political/126409
5. Letter shows ECB threat ahead of Ireland bailout - 06/11/2014 16:26:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The ECB on Thursday formally made public a letter showing that the eurozone
bank threatened to pull emergency bank funding if Ireland did not enter a
bailout and undertake austerity measures in 2010.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126410
6. EU to unveil capital markets plan in 2015 - 06/11/2014 18:26:57
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU commission will unveil plans to harmonise the bloc's capital markets
in 2015 and reduce the reliance of Europe's businesses on bank lending.
http://euobserver.com/news/126414
7. MEPs ask tough questions on EU mission in Kosovo - 06/11/2014 11:38:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Two senior MEPs have, in a letter to the EU foreign service, asked tough
questions on corruption allegations against Eulex, the rule of law mission
in Kosovo.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126408
8. [Opinion] Why don't young people vote? - 07/11/2014 09:19:59
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In an overlooked research study released last week by Eurobarometer, the
turnout rate of voters in May's European elections was revealed - it made
for grim reading.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126431
9. [Investigation] Part IV: EU judges, Maltese mysteries, and Christians in the Caribbean - 06/11/2014 09:31:41
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
John Dalli, flanked by his lawyers, enters the blue-carpeted chamber at the
European Court of Justice in Luxembourg and faces the panel of five
black-robed judges.
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126124
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Georgian PM reassures EU and Nato - 07/11/2014 09:08:30
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126430
Nordic leaders warn Cameron on free movement - 07/11/2014 08:55:40
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126424
Moldova and EU sign cooperation agreement - 07/11/2014 08:54:25
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126429
Hollande won't seek re-election if he fails to cut unemployment - 07/11/2014 08:53:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126427
Nato general hints at more troops in eastern Europe - 07/11/2014 08:51:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126426
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU projects dismal growth, urges investment - 04/11/2014 14:11:06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU commission has lowered growth forecasts, blaming the Ukraine and
Middle East crises, while urging governments to do more to spur investment.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126370
2. UK makes ?25 billion profit from EU migrants - 05/11/2014 09:28:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU migrants paid more in tax to the UK treasury than they received in
welfare benefits, according to new research.
http://euobserver.com/news/126389
3. Belgian and French copyright laws ban photos of EP buildings - 04/11/2014 18:07:12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
An obscure clause in EU copyright rules means no one can publish photos of
public buildings in Belgium, including of the EU parliament, without first
asking permission from the rights owners.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126375
4. [Opinion] The state of Europe's democracy 25 years after the Wall - 05/11/2014 09:04:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The declining health of democracy in the continent's post-communist
frontier states threatens both democratic values and the security of the
region.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126383
5. [Opinion] Tax havens: why urgent action is needed - 04/11/2014 15:50:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Investment Bank must move forward and not rely on the
questionable effectiveness of the OECD ranking.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126372
6. [Investigation] Part II: Malta's 'Mr Teflon' - 04/11/2014 09:40:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part II of VIII: Prince William peers out of a black stretched luxury car
as the vehicle turns down a street in Malta's capital city, Valletta.
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126122
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Nato chief: Russian troops moving closer to Ukraine border - 05/11/2014 09:16:16
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126385
Ukraine pays first part of Gazprom bills - 05/11/2014 09:15:14
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126382
Ukip deputy compares Van Rompuy to 'Comical Ali' - 05/11/2014 09:14:30
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126387
Auditor criticises IMF on austerity advice - 05/11/2014 09:04:18
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126384
One in four European at risk of poverty - 05/11/2014 08:42:38
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126381
***** EUobserver - 04.11.2014 **********************************************
ALDE is inviting you to post your question via Twitter for Team Juncker
with the hashtag #AskTeamJuncker.
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU officials upset MEPs on Kosovo corruption scandal - 04/11/2014 09:30:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU officials have annoyed MEPs by refusing to give details on the
corruption scandal in Eulex, the EU's rule of law mission in Kosovo.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126369
2. ECB takes control as EU bank supervisor - 04/11/2014 09:27:26
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The ECB formally assumes its new role as the chief supervisor of EU banks
on Tuesday, in a milestone for the creation of the bloc's banking union.
http://euobserver.com/news/126361
3. Italian presidency seeks to appease Britain on EU bill - 04/11/2014 09:28:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Italian EU presidency has said that the contentious idea of 'reform
contracts' is no longer on the table. Meanwhile most of Rome's current work
is taken up with trying to resolve the British budget problem.
http://euobserver.com/political/126360
4. Tobacco giants win judicial review on EU bill - 04/11/2014 08:45:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's recently-agreed tobacco directive will be challenged at the bloc's
top court after cigarette manufacturers won the right to have a judicial
review.
http://euobserver.com/news/126359
5. Spanish MPs to vote on Palestine recognition - 04/11/2014 09:08:49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Spanish MPs will, on Tuesday, vote on a motion urging Madrid to recognise
Palestine as a state, following similar moves in Britain, Ireland, and
Sweden.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126368
6. 'Political' commission starts work with a nod to the past - 03/11/2014 16:42:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The ?300bn investment fund as well as Britain's budget bill look set to be
the immediate political headaches for the Juncker commission which
officially started work Monday.
http://euobserver.com/political/126355
7. EU and UN reject 'farcical' east Ukraine vote - 03/11/2014 10:02:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU, the UN, and Nato have rejected the outcome of "so-called elections"
in east Ukraine, but Russia and a handful of fringe MEPs gave their stamp
of approval.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126352
8. [Investigation] From Peppi's to Barroso's - 03/11/2014 15:19:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Part I of VIII: EUobserver takes a closer look at the Barroso commission's
biggest scandal - tobacco lobbying and John Dalli - in events some say will
haunt the EU "for the next 10 years".
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126121
9. [Investigation] EU smoke and mirrors - 03/11/2014 15:19:04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EUobserver reporter Nikolaj Nielsen sheds new light on the Dalli lobbying
scandal, which, by Barroso's own admission, threatened to bring down the EU
executive, but which is not over yet.
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126158
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Hungary approves law that could allow South Stream - 04/11/2014 09:30:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126362
In u-turn, foreign minister Estonia becomes MEP - 04/11/2014 09:30:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126367
EU-bound migrants drown near Istanbul - 04/11/2014 09:29:35
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126365
UK faces fine if it misses EU surcharge deadline - 04/11/2014 09:29:19
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126364
Eastern ease of name change worries Dutch police - 04/11/2014 09:28:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126363
***** EUobserver - 03.11.2014 **********************************************
ALDE is inviting you to post your question via Twitter for Team Juncker
with the hashtag #AskTeamJuncker.
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. UK exit better than restricting free movement, says German Chancellor - 03/11/2014 09:29:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
German Chancellor Angela Merkel would prefer the UK to leave the EU than
have Downing Street limit the free movement of people, according to German
media.
http://euobserver.com/justice/126351
2. Romanian PM ahead in presidential elections - 03/11/2014 09:29:18
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Romanian PM Victor Ponta has won the first round of the country's
presidential elections. Meanwhile the foreign ministry only sent 600,000
ballots to its embassies, although there are 3 milllion Romanian voters
living abroad.
http://euobserver.com/political/126343
3. World must stop emitting greenhouse gases by 2100, report says - 03/11/2014 09:29:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
If the world wants to keep the effects of global warming to a minimum, it
needs to ensure that by the year 2100, there are almost no emissions of
greenhouse gases like CO2.
http://euobserver.com/environment/126350
4. [Opinion] The unique role of EU's competition commissioner - 03/11/2014 09:05:53
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
In theory, the role of EU's competition commissioner should be the "least
political". But the reality to date has been otherwise.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126321
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Juncker commission officially takes office - 03/11/2014 09:10:05
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126347
New leftwing party in the lead in Spain - 03/11/2014 09:08:53
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126348
Kohl: Mistake to allow Greece into eurozone - 03/11/2014 09:07:52
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126346
ECB starts moving into new headquarters - 03/11/2014 08:57:36
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126345
French see Le Pen as most effective Hollande opponent - 03/11/2014 08:55:28
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126349
***** EUobserver - 01.11.2014 **********************************************
ALDE is inviting you to post your question via Twitter for Team Juncker
with the hashtag #AskTeamJuncker.
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Whistleblower urges external probe into EU mission in Kosovo - 31/10/2014 19:13:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Only an external investigation can restore faith in the EU police mission
in Kosovo, the British prosecutor at the heart of corruption revelations
tells EUobserver.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126341
2. EU lodges new WTO protest against Russia - 31/10/2014 18:35:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU lodged its fourth formal complaint against Russia to the World Trade
Organisation (WTO) on Friday in the latest round of the trade battle
between the two blocs.
http://euobserver.com/news/126339
3. 'Better than Belgium', or the long goodbye - 31/10/2014 19:09:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
You wanted a more political commission Mr Juncker. You might just be
getting it.
http://euobserver.com/news/126342
4. [Agenda] Juncker commission starts this WEEK - 31/10/2014 18:39:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The new European Commission headed by president Jean-Claude Juncker kicks
off this week while MEPs return to Brussels from their constituencies to
discuss climate change and finance ministers tax laws.
http://euobserver.com/agenda/126338
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Dutch research team finds human remains at MH17 crash site - 31/10/2014 18:29:41
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126340
EU unemployment rate unchanged in September - 31/10/2014 17:52:40
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126337
UK's EU contribution up ?3.5 billion in 2013 - 31/10/2014 17:52:07
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126336
German autobahn toll set to be introduced in 2016 - 31/10/2014 14:39:01
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126335
Frontex-led operation Triton has enough money for 2 months - 31/10/2014 14:35:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126334
***** EUobserver - 06.11.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Juncker in spotlight after Luxembourg tax revelations - 06/11/2014 09:29:45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New EU commission president Jean-Claude Juncker is in the spotlight after
an investigation revealed hundreds of companies avoided paying tax by
channelling their profits through Luxembourg during his time as prime
minister.
http://euobserver.com/news/126404
2. New EU foreign chief takes firm stand on Israeli settlements - 06/11/2014 09:24:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's new foreign policy chief has urged Israel to "reverse" its latest
settlement expansion in her first statement on the Arab-Israeli conflict.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126406
3. Juncker gives glimpse of 'political commission' - 05/11/2014 18:31:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New EU commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has vowed to defend his
institution from "unjustified attacks" from EU leaders, as he chaired the
first meeting of the College of commissioners.
http://euobserver.com/political/126393
4. Auditors refuse to sign off EU spending for 20th year in a row - 06/11/2014 09:28:37
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Almost ?7 billion of the EU budget was illegally spent in 2013, auditors
say, after declining to sign off EU spending for the 20th year in a row.
http://euobserver.com/news/126405
5. MEPs clash with EU officials over foreign fighters - 05/11/2014 18:58:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A handful of MEPs are accusing EU officials of scare-mongering the threat
of foreign-fighters to push through security policies and agreements on
passenger name records (PNR).
http://euobserver.com/justice/126396
6. Renzi continues row with new EU commission chief - 05/11/2014 09:32:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Italy's PM Matteo Renzi has demanded "respect" for his country after new EU
commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker criticised his and David Cameron's
behaviour during an EU summit.
http://euobserver.com/political/126380
7. Hungary moves ahead with South Stream pipeline - 05/11/2014 10:01:04
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Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has reiterated his support for the Russian South
Stream gas pipeline after parliament gave the green light to a law which
paves the way for construction.
http://euobserver.com/news/126388
8. [Opinion] Juncker's unashamed admiration of the past - 05/11/2014 17:54:43
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There are many interesting aspects to Jean-Claude Juncker's start as
European Commission president but a key one is his unabashed hailing of the
past.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126392
9. [Investigation] Part III: Actors assemble for EU melodrama - 05/11/2014 09:57:39
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The new EU health commissioner's first known contact with a tobacco
lobbyist was on 20 August 2010 at the five-star Kempinski Hotel on the
Maltese island of Gozo.
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126123
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
EU sees sharp dip in retail sales - 06/11/2014 09:20:06
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126407
ECB threatened Ireland into bailout - 06/11/2014 09:05:24
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126402
Turkey threatens to leave EU customs union because of TTIP - 06/11/2014 09:05:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126398
UK and France prepare for military drone pact - 06/11/2014 09:04:34
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126400
Top German publisher revokes Google tax plan - 06/11/2014 08:58:16
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126401
***** EUobserver - 07.11.2014 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Low expectations on UK bill compromise - 07/11/2014 09:25:39
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EU finance ministers are meeting on Friday amid low expectations of
clinching a deal that would allow the UK and the Netherlands to pay their
outstanding bills to the EU budget in instalments.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126428
2. Germany plans extra ?10 billion investment to head off EU critics - 07/11/2014 09:29:27
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Germany has given the first hint that it is prepared to increase public
investment to steer a return to economic growth after Angela Merkel's
government pledged to invest an extra ?10 billion by 2018.
http://euobserver.com/news/126432
3. Dutch tax regime similar to Luxembourg's, auditors find - 06/11/2014 17:20:44
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The Dutch tax system is favourable to multinationals, a new report has
concluded on the same day as Luxemourg's tax haven was exposed.
http://euobserver.com/news/126413
4. Juncker 'serene' over Luxembourg tax scandal - 06/11/2014 16:17:52
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The EU commission may "broaden and deepen" its investigations into
Luxembourg taxation practices, a commission spokesman has said, while
deflecting questions about Jean-Claude Juncker's involvement in the scheme.
http://euobserver.com/political/126409
5. Letter shows ECB threat ahead of Ireland bailout - 06/11/2014 16:26:02
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The ECB on Thursday formally made public a letter showing that the eurozone
bank threatened to pull emergency bank funding if Ireland did not enter a
bailout and undertake austerity measures in 2010.
http://euobserver.com/economic/126410
6. EU to unveil capital markets plan in 2015 - 06/11/2014 18:26:57
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The EU commission will unveil plans to harmonise the bloc's capital markets
in 2015 and reduce the reliance of Europe's businesses on bank lending.
http://euobserver.com/news/126414
7. MEPs ask tough questions on EU mission in Kosovo - 06/11/2014 11:38:56
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Two senior MEPs have, in a letter to the EU foreign service, asked tough
questions on corruption allegations against Eulex, the rule of law mission
in Kosovo.
http://euobserver.com/foreign/126408
8. [Opinion] Why don't young people vote? - 07/11/2014 09:19:59
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In an overlooked research study released last week by Eurobarometer, the
turnout rate of voters in May's European elections was revealed - it made
for grim reading.
http://euobserver.com/opinion/126431
9. [Investigation] Part IV: EU judges, Maltese mysteries, and Christians in the Caribbean - 06/11/2014 09:31:41
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John Dalli, flanked by his lawyers, enters the blue-carpeted chamber at the
European Court of Justice in Luxembourg and faces the panel of five
black-robed judges.
http://euobserver.com/smoke-and-mirrors/126124
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Georgian PM reassures EU and Nato - 07/11/2014 09:08:30
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126430
Nordic leaders warn Cameron on free movement - 07/11/2014 08:55:40
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126424
Moldova and EU sign cooperation agreement - 07/11/2014 08:54:25
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126429
Hollande won't seek re-election if he fails to cut unemployment - 07/11/2014 08:53:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126427
Nato general hints at more troops in eastern Europe - 07/11/2014 08:51:23
http://euobserver.com/tickers/126426
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