***** EUobserver - 14.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. 'Huge scepticism' about EU-US talks, admits EU trade chief - 14/01/2015 09:18:45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Controversial investor protection provisions have caused "huge scepticism"
about an EU-US trade agreement, the EU's trade chief has admitted.
https://euobserver.com/news/127182
2. Eurozone in danger of permanent stagnation, World Bank warns - 14/01/2015 09:26:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The eurozone is in danger of sliding into permanent stagnation, the World
Bank has warned in a new report.
https://euobserver.com/news/127203
3. EU allows countries to ban GMOs - 13/01/2015 17:56:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New rules allow European countries to ban the cultivation of genetically
modified crops on their territories, although critics fear they are a
"Trojan horse" which will lead to an increase of GMOs in Europe.
https://euobserver.com/environment/127194
4. EU countries may run higher deficits if they invest, reform - 13/01/2015 18:52:50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Member states who chip into an upcoming investment fund, implement
structural reforms or co-fund EU infrastructure projects can run slightly
higher deficits, the EU commission has said.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127193
5. Violence, recriminations ahead of EU talks on Russia - 13/01/2015 19:15:49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
An upsurge in fighting in east Ukraine and the collapse of a summit in
Astana bode ill for EU talks on how to improve relations with Russia.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127195
6. Interpol red-flags former Ukraine leader as EU deadline looms - 13/01/2015 10:17:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interpol, the international police agency, has red-flagged former Ukrainian
leader Yanukovych and three associates.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127188
7. Germany stops accumulating fresh debt - 13/01/2015 10:24:12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany has managed to have the first budget since 1969 not to accumulate
fresh debt, just as the EU commission is about to explain what
"flexibility" means when applying EU rules on public deficit and debt.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127178
8. EU funding for Serbia well spent, says EU budget watchdog - 13/01/2015 10:41:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's budget watchdog says the ?1.2 billion of EU money spent to help
Serbia's future membership with the Union was relatively well managed.
https://euobserver.com/enlargement/127187
9. Oligarchs spark debate on press freedom in Slovakia - 14/01/2015 09:26:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A public outcry in Slovakia against a move by local oligarchs to bite into
the country's media business has sparked debates over the true nature of
press freedom.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127186
10. [Opinion] Calling the eurozone's bluff? - 14/01/2015 08:15:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Next week's events have the clear potential to plant the seeds for another
eurozone crisis; the sneaking and growing awareness that the eurozone is
far from being perfect.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127185
11. [Opinion] Are we going to stand up for Charlie? - 13/01/2015 13:27:27
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
What happened in Paris is much worse than "an assault on free speech". It's
a red alert.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127190
12. Up to 5,000 Europeans joined jihad, Europol chief says - 14/01/2015 09:25:01
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe is facing the largest terrorist threat since 9/11, with between
3,000 and 5,000 Europeans in jihadist ranks, the director of European
police agency Europol has said.
https://euobserver.com/news/127202
13. EU passport-free travel at risk, Tusk warns - 13/01/2015 18:49:23
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The president of the EU council warned border free travel in the EU could
be undermined should lawmakers decide against stepping up security
policies.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127196
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Greek opposition leads in polls ahead of election - 14/01/2015 09:25:58
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127200
Merkel attends rally in defence of Islam - 14/01/2015 09:20:46
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127199
Over 270,000 irreglar migrants came to EU in 2014 - 14/01/2015 09:12:16
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127198
Israeli newspaper 'erases' women leaders from Paris rally photo - 14/01/2015 09:03:05
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127201
EP set to draw up report on scrapping Strasbourg seat - 13/01/2015 15:16:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127192
***** EUobserver - 13.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. MEPs commemorate victims of French attacks - 13/01/2015 09:30:21
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leaders of anti-establishment parties in the European Parliament have
criticised the EU's immigration policies in the wake of the terrorist
attacks in France, as protesters of the Pegida-movement in Germany took to
the streets again.
https://euobserver.com/news/127184
2. No plan for EU spy agency after Paris attacks - 12/01/2015 21:50:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission on Monday said it has no plans to launch an EU-wide
intelligence agency despite previous efforts to get a proposal on the
table.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127175
3. Lithuania embraces being member of 'eurozone family' - 13/01/2015 09:17:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lithuania became the 19th eurozone member on 1 January with politicians
keen to emphasize the geopolitical benefits of joining the currency amid a
few grumbles about price rises and the size of local salaries.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127173
4. ECB divided on government bond-buying plan - 12/01/2015 09:53:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A German member of the ECB's executive board has criticised its "last
resort" bond-buying programme.
https://euobserver.com/news/127171
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Leaving EU would hinder anti-terrorism efforts, warns Miliband - 13/01/2015 08:43:34
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127179
EU to raise South Stream replacement at energy talks with Russia - 13/01/2015 08:43:23
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127180
Soros buys ?500mn stake in Santander - 13/01/2015 08:41:26
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127183
German firm paid ?127mn bribe for Greek tank sale: Report - 13/01/2015 08:40:58
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127181
Russia-Ukraine peace deal unlikely this week - 12/01/2015 18:34:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127176
***** EUobserver - 12.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Millions march in France for freedom of speech - 12/01/2015 09:29:15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Between 1.2 and 1.6 million people, including many EU leaders, marched in
Paris Sunday to show their solidarity with the victims of last week's
terror attacks.
https://euobserver.com/news/127170
2. Belarus may start talks on visa-free EU travel - 12/01/2015 09:29:05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belarus may get the first step towards a visa-free regime with the EU at
summit in May if it frees political prisoners in time.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127158
3. [Agenda] Parliament and Juncker investment plan to take centre stage this WEEK - 11/01/2015 22:06:30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Parliament will take centre stage next week as MEPs gather in
Strasbourg on Monday for their first plenary session of 2015.
https://euobserver.com/agenda/127159
4. Orban uses Paris march to demonise immigrants - 12/01/2015 09:29:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A French press watchdog has highlighted the hypocrisy of some VIPs at
Sunday's march in Paris, with Hungary's Orban using the event to call for a
crackdown on immigration.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127172
5. EU ministers vow rapid counter-terrorism rules after Paris attack - 12/01/2015 09:13:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU ministers along with US attorney general Eric Holder on Sunday announced
their intentions to step up counter-terrorism efforts in response to last
week's Charlie Hebdo attack.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127165
6. Bulgaria lobbies for gas hub project in Brussels - 12/01/2015 09:28:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bulgaria wants the EU to fund construction of a gas hub on its Black Sea
coast to collect possible supplies from the area and sell them to clients
in member states.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127163
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Italian PM calls for EU intelligence agency - 12/01/2015 08:39:30
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127166
Internet hackers target jihadist sites - 12/01/2015 08:38:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127169
German newspaper firebombed - 12/01/2015 08:37:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127168
Croatia elects first woman president - 12/01/2015 08:37:14
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127167
European leaders join Sunday march in Paris - 11/01/2015 13:24:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127164
***** EUobserver - 10.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Debate intensifies on stuck EU counter-terrorism bill - 09/01/2015 18:59:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debate has intensified on the European Parliament's handling of a
controversial bill on tracking terrorists following the Charlie Hebdo
attack in Paris earlier this week.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127161
2. Paris attack prompts calls for greater security powers - 09/01/2015 09:42:00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A number of officials and ministers are calling for expanded surveillance
and security powers in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127154
3. UK, Denmark back EU counter-propaganda plan - 09/01/2015 11:46:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Four EU states have put forward plans on how to combat Russian propaganda,
in measures, they say, can also help fight Islamist radicalisation.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127155
4. Violent end to Charlie Hebdo manhunt in France - 09/01/2015 19:06:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
French police have killed the two men suspected of the Charlie Hebdo
murders, but the incident prompted a second terrorist attack.
https://euobserver.com/news/127160
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Danish newspaper will not reprint Charlie Hebdo cartoons - 09/01/2015 13:14:08
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127157
Next EU summit to focus on anti-terrorism measures - 09/01/2015 11:21:16
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127156
***** EUobserver - 15.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Russia to cut EU gas transit via Ukraine - 15/01/2015 09:30:45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU should create a link to a planned Russian pipeline to Turkey, or
lose access to the gas it currently receives via Ukraine, Russian state
energy company Gazprom said.
https://euobserver.com/news/127216
2. Greens get cross-party support for LuxLeaks inquiry - 14/01/2015 18:31:04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Greens in the European Parliament have got enough cross-party support
to formally ask for an inquiry committee into tax evasion and tax avoidance
in the wake of "LuxLeaks".
https://euobserver.com/institutional/127209
3. EU top lawyer backs ECB bond programme - 14/01/2015 18:52:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
An EU court opinion has said the ECB's bond-buying programme is within EU
law but added caveats that have implications for the unpopular troika of
lenders to bailout countries.
https://euobserver.com/news/127207
4. Putin to stay away from Holocaust memorials - 15/01/2015 09:29:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poland has denied reports that Russia's Vladimir Putin was not invited to a
Holocaust memorial along with EU leaders for political reasons.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127217
5. Mogherini seen as proposing 'business as usual' with Russia - 14/01/2015 10:03:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU foreign service has proposed lifting sanctions and restarting the
full spectrum of Russia co-operation if it stops "destabilising" east
Ukraine.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127204
6. [Opinion] Time for a 'slow politics' movement - 15/01/2015 08:53:21
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Good governance may mean taking the foot off the pedal from time to time.
We need politics' answer to the 'slow food' movement.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127206
7. Catalans to renew independence bid with early election - 15/01/2015 09:30:38
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Catalan president Artur Mas on Wednesday announced a regional election in
September as part of a larger effort to renew an independence bid from
Spain.
https://euobserver.com/political/127218
8. Ireland signals support for Greek debt conference - 14/01/2015 10:01:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ireland has signalled support for a European debt conference demanded by
the far-left Syriza party likely to win the upcoming Greek elections.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127197
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
ECJ risks 'serious conflict' with German court, says AfD leader - 15/01/2015 08:45:42
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127215
EU and Cuba to hold third round of talks in March - 15/01/2015 08:41:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127214
Swedish minister calls off visit to Israel - 15/01/2015 08:40:23
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127213
French comedian arrested for possible 'apology for terrorism' - 14/01/2015 17:19:27
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127210
Finland says 'resounding no' to Greek debt forgiveness - 14/01/2015 16:48:45
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127208
***** EUobserver - 16.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Anti-terror raid leaves two dead in Belgium - 15/01/2015 21:03:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Two suspects were killed and one injured after an anti-terror raid by
Belgian police who acted to prevent "imminent, large-scale attacks."
https://euobserver.com/justice/127232
2. Euro falls after Switzerland abandons currency cap - 15/01/2015 19:25:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The euro lost nearly 20 percent of its value against the Swiss franc on
Thursday after the central bank abandoned the cap on the currency's value
against the single currency.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127223
3. Turkey PM speaks of press freedom despite crackdown - 16/01/2015 09:29:38
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday said freedom of speech
is as much valued in Turkey as in the West so long as it does not insult
Islam.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127240
4. US to help Bulgaria reduce dependence on Russia - 16/01/2015 09:29:54
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The US has promised to help Bulgaria reduce energy dependence on Russia, as
Europe digests Gazprom's latest announcement on EU gas supplies.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127242
5. EU unemployment and social problems will take years to fix - 15/01/2015 17:25:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU economy might be showing small signs of recovery but it is going to
take years to bring employment and social standards back to pre-crisis
levels, a new report says.
https://euobserver.com/social/127221
6. EU mulls new measures to stop arms smuggling from Africa - 15/01/2015 20:40:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU is looking at setting up a cell network of experts in north African
countries to stop arms and ammunition smuggling into Europe.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127224
7. [Opinion] Perspectives against extremism - 16/01/2015 09:13:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
We need to try and understand why the Paris and Verviers attacks were
committed by young adults born and raised in the heart of Europe.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127219
8. [Analysis] Passing the court of public opinion - 16/01/2015 09:12:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU trade negotiators are used to working in secrecy, and say that it is the
only way to secure a good deal. Unfortunately for them, that is no longer
possible.
https://euobserver.com/political/127211
9. How can the EU's flagship climate tool be saved? - 15/01/2015 19:20:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The future of the EU's most important instrument to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions is to be the topic of intense discussion in Brussels in the
coming weeks.
https://euobserver.com/environment/127225
10. Iceland's capital controls set to be lifted this year - 15/01/2015 16:33:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The first major steps towards effectively lifting capital controls in
Iceland, in place since the economic crisis hit the country in the autumn
of 2008, will likely be taken later this month.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127152
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
French police arrest terror suspects, close train station - 16/01/2015 09:27:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127241
Merkel wants more EU data surveillance powers - 16/01/2015 09:11:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127233
EU commission publishes details of Amazon/Luxembourg tax case - 16/01/2015 09:10:43
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127239
Monaco not allowed to trademark 'Monaco' - 16/01/2015 09:10:09
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127237
Malian to get French citizenship after helping supermarket hostages - 16/01/2015 09:09:27
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127236
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. 'Huge scepticism' about EU-US talks, admits EU trade chief - 14/01/2015 09:18:45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Controversial investor protection provisions have caused "huge scepticism"
about an EU-US trade agreement, the EU's trade chief has admitted.
https://euobserver.com/news/127182
2. Eurozone in danger of permanent stagnation, World Bank warns - 14/01/2015 09:26:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The eurozone is in danger of sliding into permanent stagnation, the World
Bank has warned in a new report.
https://euobserver.com/news/127203
3. EU allows countries to ban GMOs - 13/01/2015 17:56:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
New rules allow European countries to ban the cultivation of genetically
modified crops on their territories, although critics fear they are a
"Trojan horse" which will lead to an increase of GMOs in Europe.
https://euobserver.com/environment/127194
4. EU countries may run higher deficits if they invest, reform - 13/01/2015 18:52:50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Member states who chip into an upcoming investment fund, implement
structural reforms or co-fund EU infrastructure projects can run slightly
higher deficits, the EU commission has said.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127193
5. Violence, recriminations ahead of EU talks on Russia - 13/01/2015 19:15:49
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
An upsurge in fighting in east Ukraine and the collapse of a summit in
Astana bode ill for EU talks on how to improve relations with Russia.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127195
6. Interpol red-flags former Ukraine leader as EU deadline looms - 13/01/2015 10:17:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interpol, the international police agency, has red-flagged former Ukrainian
leader Yanukovych and three associates.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127188
7. Germany stops accumulating fresh debt - 13/01/2015 10:24:12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany has managed to have the first budget since 1969 not to accumulate
fresh debt, just as the EU commission is about to explain what
"flexibility" means when applying EU rules on public deficit and debt.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127178
8. EU funding for Serbia well spent, says EU budget watchdog - 13/01/2015 10:41:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's budget watchdog says the ?1.2 billion of EU money spent to help
Serbia's future membership with the Union was relatively well managed.
https://euobserver.com/enlargement/127187
9. Oligarchs spark debate on press freedom in Slovakia - 14/01/2015 09:26:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A public outcry in Slovakia against a move by local oligarchs to bite into
the country's media business has sparked debates over the true nature of
press freedom.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127186
10. [Opinion] Calling the eurozone's bluff? - 14/01/2015 08:15:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Next week's events have the clear potential to plant the seeds for another
eurozone crisis; the sneaking and growing awareness that the eurozone is
far from being perfect.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127185
11. [Opinion] Are we going to stand up for Charlie? - 13/01/2015 13:27:27
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
What happened in Paris is much worse than "an assault on free speech". It's
a red alert.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127190
12. Up to 5,000 Europeans joined jihad, Europol chief says - 14/01/2015 09:25:01
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe is facing the largest terrorist threat since 9/11, with between
3,000 and 5,000 Europeans in jihadist ranks, the director of European
police agency Europol has said.
https://euobserver.com/news/127202
13. EU passport-free travel at risk, Tusk warns - 13/01/2015 18:49:23
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The president of the EU council warned border free travel in the EU could
be undermined should lawmakers decide against stepping up security
policies.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127196
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Greek opposition leads in polls ahead of election - 14/01/2015 09:25:58
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127200
Merkel attends rally in defence of Islam - 14/01/2015 09:20:46
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127199
Over 270,000 irreglar migrants came to EU in 2014 - 14/01/2015 09:12:16
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127198
Israeli newspaper 'erases' women leaders from Paris rally photo - 14/01/2015 09:03:05
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127201
EP set to draw up report on scrapping Strasbourg seat - 13/01/2015 15:16:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127192
***** EUobserver - 13.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. MEPs commemorate victims of French attacks - 13/01/2015 09:30:21
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Leaders of anti-establishment parties in the European Parliament have
criticised the EU's immigration policies in the wake of the terrorist
attacks in France, as protesters of the Pegida-movement in Germany took to
the streets again.
https://euobserver.com/news/127184
2. No plan for EU spy agency after Paris attacks - 12/01/2015 21:50:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission on Monday said it has no plans to launch an EU-wide
intelligence agency despite previous efforts to get a proposal on the
table.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127175
3. Lithuania embraces being member of 'eurozone family' - 13/01/2015 09:17:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lithuania became the 19th eurozone member on 1 January with politicians
keen to emphasize the geopolitical benefits of joining the currency amid a
few grumbles about price rises and the size of local salaries.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127173
4. ECB divided on government bond-buying plan - 12/01/2015 09:53:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A German member of the ECB's executive board has criticised its "last
resort" bond-buying programme.
https://euobserver.com/news/127171
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Leaving EU would hinder anti-terrorism efforts, warns Miliband - 13/01/2015 08:43:34
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127179
EU to raise South Stream replacement at energy talks with Russia - 13/01/2015 08:43:23
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127180
Soros buys ?500mn stake in Santander - 13/01/2015 08:41:26
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127183
German firm paid ?127mn bribe for Greek tank sale: Report - 13/01/2015 08:40:58
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127181
Russia-Ukraine peace deal unlikely this week - 12/01/2015 18:34:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127176
***** EUobserver - 12.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Millions march in France for freedom of speech - 12/01/2015 09:29:15
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Between 1.2 and 1.6 million people, including many EU leaders, marched in
Paris Sunday to show their solidarity with the victims of last week's
terror attacks.
https://euobserver.com/news/127170
2. Belarus may start talks on visa-free EU travel - 12/01/2015 09:29:05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belarus may get the first step towards a visa-free regime with the EU at
summit in May if it frees political prisoners in time.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127158
3. [Agenda] Parliament and Juncker investment plan to take centre stage this WEEK - 11/01/2015 22:06:30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Parliament will take centre stage next week as MEPs gather in
Strasbourg on Monday for their first plenary session of 2015.
https://euobserver.com/agenda/127159
4. Orban uses Paris march to demonise immigrants - 12/01/2015 09:29:51
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A French press watchdog has highlighted the hypocrisy of some VIPs at
Sunday's march in Paris, with Hungary's Orban using the event to call for a
crackdown on immigration.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127172
5. EU ministers vow rapid counter-terrorism rules after Paris attack - 12/01/2015 09:13:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU ministers along with US attorney general Eric Holder on Sunday announced
their intentions to step up counter-terrorism efforts in response to last
week's Charlie Hebdo attack.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127165
6. Bulgaria lobbies for gas hub project in Brussels - 12/01/2015 09:28:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bulgaria wants the EU to fund construction of a gas hub on its Black Sea
coast to collect possible supplies from the area and sell them to clients
in member states.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127163
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Italian PM calls for EU intelligence agency - 12/01/2015 08:39:30
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127166
Internet hackers target jihadist sites - 12/01/2015 08:38:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127169
German newspaper firebombed - 12/01/2015 08:37:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127168
Croatia elects first woman president - 12/01/2015 08:37:14
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127167
European leaders join Sunday march in Paris - 11/01/2015 13:24:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127164
***** EUobserver - 10.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Debate intensifies on stuck EU counter-terrorism bill - 09/01/2015 18:59:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debate has intensified on the European Parliament's handling of a
controversial bill on tracking terrorists following the Charlie Hebdo
attack in Paris earlier this week.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127161
2. Paris attack prompts calls for greater security powers - 09/01/2015 09:42:00
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A number of officials and ministers are calling for expanded surveillance
and security powers in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127154
3. UK, Denmark back EU counter-propaganda plan - 09/01/2015 11:46:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Four EU states have put forward plans on how to combat Russian propaganda,
in measures, they say, can also help fight Islamist radicalisation.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127155
4. Violent end to Charlie Hebdo manhunt in France - 09/01/2015 19:06:42
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
French police have killed the two men suspected of the Charlie Hebdo
murders, but the incident prompted a second terrorist attack.
https://euobserver.com/news/127160
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Danish newspaper will not reprint Charlie Hebdo cartoons - 09/01/2015 13:14:08
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127157
Next EU summit to focus on anti-terrorism measures - 09/01/2015 11:21:16
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127156
***** EUobserver - 15.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Russia to cut EU gas transit via Ukraine - 15/01/2015 09:30:45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU should create a link to a planned Russian pipeline to Turkey, or
lose access to the gas it currently receives via Ukraine, Russian state
energy company Gazprom said.
https://euobserver.com/news/127216
2. Greens get cross-party support for LuxLeaks inquiry - 14/01/2015 18:31:04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Greens in the European Parliament have got enough cross-party support
to formally ask for an inquiry committee into tax evasion and tax avoidance
in the wake of "LuxLeaks".
https://euobserver.com/institutional/127209
3. EU top lawyer backs ECB bond programme - 14/01/2015 18:52:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
An EU court opinion has said the ECB's bond-buying programme is within EU
law but added caveats that have implications for the unpopular troika of
lenders to bailout countries.
https://euobserver.com/news/127207
4. Putin to stay away from Holocaust memorials - 15/01/2015 09:29:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Poland has denied reports that Russia's Vladimir Putin was not invited to a
Holocaust memorial along with EU leaders for political reasons.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127217
5. Mogherini seen as proposing 'business as usual' with Russia - 14/01/2015 10:03:07
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The EU foreign service has proposed lifting sanctions and restarting the
full spectrum of Russia co-operation if it stops "destabilising" east
Ukraine.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127204
6. [Opinion] Time for a 'slow politics' movement - 15/01/2015 08:53:21
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Good governance may mean taking the foot off the pedal from time to time.
We need politics' answer to the 'slow food' movement.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127206
7. Catalans to renew independence bid with early election - 15/01/2015 09:30:38
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Catalan president Artur Mas on Wednesday announced a regional election in
September as part of a larger effort to renew an independence bid from
Spain.
https://euobserver.com/political/127218
8. Ireland signals support for Greek debt conference - 14/01/2015 10:01:40
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Ireland has signalled support for a European debt conference demanded by
the far-left Syriza party likely to win the upcoming Greek elections.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127197
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
ECJ risks 'serious conflict' with German court, says AfD leader - 15/01/2015 08:45:42
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127215
EU and Cuba to hold third round of talks in March - 15/01/2015 08:41:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127214
Swedish minister calls off visit to Israel - 15/01/2015 08:40:23
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127213
French comedian arrested for possible 'apology for terrorism' - 14/01/2015 17:19:27
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127210
Finland says 'resounding no' to Greek debt forgiveness - 14/01/2015 16:48:45
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127208
***** EUobserver - 16.01.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Anti-terror raid leaves two dead in Belgium - 15/01/2015 21:03:35
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Two suspects were killed and one injured after an anti-terror raid by
Belgian police who acted to prevent "imminent, large-scale attacks."
https://euobserver.com/justice/127232
2. Euro falls after Switzerland abandons currency cap - 15/01/2015 19:25:35
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The euro lost nearly 20 percent of its value against the Swiss franc on
Thursday after the central bank abandoned the cap on the currency's value
against the single currency.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127223
3. Turkey PM speaks of press freedom despite crackdown - 16/01/2015 09:29:38
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Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday said freedom of speech
is as much valued in Turkey as in the West so long as it does not insult
Islam.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127240
4. US to help Bulgaria reduce dependence on Russia - 16/01/2015 09:29:54
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The US has promised to help Bulgaria reduce energy dependence on Russia, as
Europe digests Gazprom's latest announcement on EU gas supplies.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127242
5. EU unemployment and social problems will take years to fix - 15/01/2015 17:25:36
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The EU economy might be showing small signs of recovery but it is going to
take years to bring employment and social standards back to pre-crisis
levels, a new report says.
https://euobserver.com/social/127221
6. EU mulls new measures to stop arms smuggling from Africa - 15/01/2015 20:40:39
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The EU is looking at setting up a cell network of experts in north African
countries to stop arms and ammunition smuggling into Europe.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127224
7. [Opinion] Perspectives against extremism - 16/01/2015 09:13:48
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We need to try and understand why the Paris and Verviers attacks were
committed by young adults born and raised in the heart of Europe.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127219
8. [Analysis] Passing the court of public opinion - 16/01/2015 09:12:17
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EU trade negotiators are used to working in secrecy, and say that it is the
only way to secure a good deal. Unfortunately for them, that is no longer
possible.
https://euobserver.com/political/127211
9. How can the EU's flagship climate tool be saved? - 15/01/2015 19:20:17
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The future of the EU's most important instrument to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions is to be the topic of intense discussion in Brussels in the
coming weeks.
https://euobserver.com/environment/127225
10. Iceland's capital controls set to be lifted this year - 15/01/2015 16:33:02
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The first major steps towards effectively lifting capital controls in
Iceland, in place since the economic crisis hit the country in the autumn
of 2008, will likely be taken later this month.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127152
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
French police arrest terror suspects, close train station - 16/01/2015 09:27:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127241
Merkel wants more EU data surveillance powers - 16/01/2015 09:11:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127233
EU commission publishes details of Amazon/Luxembourg tax case - 16/01/2015 09:10:43
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127239
Monaco not allowed to trademark 'Monaco' - 16/01/2015 09:10:09
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127237
Malian to get French citizenship after helping supermarket hostages - 16/01/2015 09:09:27
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127236
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