***** EUobserver - 12.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Eurogroup, Greece fail to agree on bailout extension - 12/02/2015 09:24:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A first meeting between the new Greek finance minister and his eurozone
peers ended without a joint statement, as Athens is still refusing to
accept an extension of its bailout programme.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127601
2. Russia repeats offer of Greek aid ahead of EU talks - 11/02/2015 17:07:31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Russia has repeated its offer of financial aid to Greece, a few hours
before crunch talks by eurozone ministers in Brussels.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127589
3. Europe 'drifting downwards' on press freedom - 12/02/2015 09:08:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reporters without Borders found that press freedom in Europe has been
declining in absolute terms.
https://euobserver.com/news/127604
4. Greece up for 'clash' with eurozone ministers - 11/02/2015 09:42:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greece is not excluding a clash with eurozone finance ministers on
Wednesday over its plan to replace the outgoing bailout with a 'bridging
programme' until September.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127575
5. [Opinion] Security agenda must be backed by inclusion measures - 11/02/2015 18:09:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security threats must be addressed in a way that is respectful of human
rights.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127587
6. EU, Russian leaders meet in Minsk for high-stakes summit - 11/02/2015 09:31:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The future of Ukrainian statehood and the risk of escalation beyond
Ukraine's borders hang in the balance as French, German, Russian, and
Ukrainian leaders go to Belarus.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127582
7. Belgian court sentences "terrorist" group on eve of EU summit - 11/02/2015 11:41:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Belgian group Shariah4Belgium was a "terrorist" organisation which
tried to recruit "foreign fighters", a court has ruled on the eve of an EU
summit on increased security.
https://euobserver.com/news/127581
8. Protesters back Greek side at euro talks in Brussels - 12/02/2015 08:45:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A few hundred people staged a protest in Brussels on Wednesday to show
solidarity with the new Greek government in its debt talks with EU
partners.
https://euobserver.com/news/127600
9. More than 300 dead in latest migrant tradegy - 12/02/2015 09:27:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Calls are being made for the EU to step up its sea operations after some
330 people are feared dead after trying to make their way from Libya to
Italy.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127607
10. MEPs break deadlock on airline passenger bill - 11/02/2015 18:19:04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Police are a step closer to gaining broad access to the personal details of
anyone flying in or out of Europe after EU lawmakers on Wednesday agreed to
break a deadlock on a stalled EU bill.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127592
11. Lukashenko angling for better EU ties - 11/02/2015 19:42:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
On paper still Europe's biggest pariah, the Belarusian leader is keen to
mend fences with the EU amid concerns on Russian aggression.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127598
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
IMF announces ?15.5bn Ukraine package - 12/02/2015 09:28:35
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127608
Ukraine talks: 'No good news yet' - 12/02/2015 09:04:07
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127605
Sarkozy forced Papandreou to accept troika, new book alleges - 12/02/2015 08:54:10
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127603
Pro-Israel lobby wants TTIP to stop boycotts - 12/02/2015 08:52:28
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127602
Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years in jail - 11/02/2015 20:21:12
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127599
***** EUobserver - 11.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. UK reserves right to arm Ukraine military - 10/02/2015 19:12:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The UK has followed the US in saying that if diplomacy doesn't stop Russian
aggression in Ukraine then it might start arming the Ukrainian military.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127572
2. UK leaders trade blows after call for early EU referendum - 10/02/2015 19:28:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
UK political leaders traded blows about the merits of holding an EU
referendum after one of the country's business leaders called for it to
take place as early as 2016.
https://euobserver.com/political/127574
3. US and Germany at odds over arms to Ukraine - 10/02/2015 09:48:12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
US president Barack Obama has said he might start arming Ukraine if the
Minsk summit fails, despite German objections.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127565
4. Hungary wants stricter immigration rules amid hike in Kosovo migrants - 11/02/2015 09:26:10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has upped his anti-immigration rhetoric amid a
surge in Kosovars coming to Hungary, their first point of entry to the EU.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127578
5. [Opinion] Ukraine: Brave EU decisions are needed - 10/02/2015 19:25:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Franco-German diplomacy will not revive the Minsk protocol. It's time to
face reality on Russia's intentions and take brave decisions, such as
arming Ukraine.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127551
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Greek anti-corruption tsar seeks to recover billions - 11/02/2015 09:14:41
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127577
EU to adopt law on cross-border traffic offences - 11/02/2015 09:14:15
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127580
London mayor backs 2016 EU referendum - 11/02/2015 09:13:37
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127579
Cybercrime tops concerns of EU internet users - 11/02/2015 09:13:16
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127576
Greek FM to visit Moscow on Wednesday - 10/02/2015 16:28:25
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127569
***** EUobserver - 10.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Tsipras optimistic after day of brinkmanship with EU - 10/02/2015 09:29:12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Greek government is no closer to reaching agreement on its debt
programme after another day of brinkmanship with its EU creditors, but
expressed optimism that a deal will eventually be struck.
https://euobserver.com/news/127558
2. EU delays Russia blacklist by one week - 09/02/2015 21:02:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU foreign ministers have delayed Russia sancions for one week in order not
to disrupt peace talks in Minsk on Wednesday.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127557
3. EU commission hopes global standard will end tax evasion - 09/02/2015 19:26:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission is hoping that a new global reporting standard will
eradicate tax evasion and tax fraud in the wake of the latest revelations
in Switzerland.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127553
4. EU-wide energy consumption at 1990s level - 09/02/2015 18:50:05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The downward trend of domestic energy consumption in the European Union has
continued in 2013, and is now back at the same level of 1990, according to
Eurostat.
https://euobserver.com/news/127552
5. Tough battle expected on changing EU law-making culture - 10/02/2015 09:29:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU institutions are meant to reach a "better law-making" agreement this
year but changing the mentality on the parliament and the council is
expected to be tough.
https://euobserver.com/institutional/127556
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
EU anti-fraud agency probes Turin-Lyon rail link - 10/02/2015 09:00:34
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127563
Podemos would win Spanish elections, poll says - 10/02/2015 08:57:20
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127559
Greek government set to recognise same-sex couples - 10/02/2015 08:55:29
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127562
Brussels council wants shops open 7 days a week - 10/02/2015 08:54:28
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127561
Migrants die of cold off Italian coast - 10/02/2015 08:53:20
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127560
***** EUobserver - 09.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU leaders to meet with Russia and Ukraine in Minsk - 09/02/2015 09:29:24
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
France, Germany, Ukraine, and Russia are to hold peace talks in Minsk on
Wednesday, in an event described as a "last chance" to avert full-scale
war.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127545
2. Greece: Italy and Portugal next if we are forced out of eurozone - 09/02/2015 09:27:18
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Italy and Portugal could be next to fall if Greece is forced to leave the
eurozone, Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said on Sunday (9
February) drawing a swift rebuke from Italy.
https://euobserver.com/political/127544
3. HSBC bank 'helped clients dodge millions in taxes' - 09/02/2015 09:26:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A Swiss subsidiary of British banking giant HSBC has given its clients
advice how to avoid paying a tax on savings, according to a new
investigation.
https://euobserver.com/news/127543
4. [Agenda] Greece to take centre-stage in EU this WEEK - 09/02/2015 09:24:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
While the European Parliament will hold their monthly plenary session in
Strasbourg this week, most of the political action in Europe will take
place in Brussels.
https://euobserver.com/agenda/127536
5. 100 days of Juncker: Investment plan, LuxLeaks, Greece - 09/02/2015 09:28:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tax scandals, a fizzled-out investment plan and brinkmanship about Greece
have marked the first 100 days of the Juncker commission.
https://euobserver.com/political/127539
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Sweden to host first Pegida anti-Islamist march - 09/02/2015 09:17:08
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127542
UK conservatives seek 2016 EU referendum date - 09/02/2015 09:16:44
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127541
French socialist wins seat over far-right in local election - 09/02/2015 09:15:48
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127540
Slovak rights and marriage referendum fails - 08/02/2015 10:23:00
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127538
Moscow peace talks said to be 'constructive' - 07/02/2015 09:59:18
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127537
***** EUobserver - 07.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. US has little faith in Hollande-Merkel trip to Russia - 06/02/2015 18:50:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
US vice-president Joe Biden has little faith that France and Germany can
persuade Russia to halt its offensive in Ukraine.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127535
2. No new mandate for EU intelligence centre - 06/02/2015 10:59:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU efforts to better co-ordinate intelligence and police operations in the
wake of the Charlie Hebdo killings will not result in a new mandate for
IntCen, the EU's intel-sharing bureau, for the time being.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127532
3. EU urges member states to meet aid targets - 06/02/2015 10:12:16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU has called on governments to finally meet their promise of spending
at least 0.7 percent of their income on development aid.
https://euobserver.com/news/127531
4. Slovakia bitterly divided on social issues - 06/02/2015 09:55:16
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Slovakia will hold a referendum on marriage and gay rights this weekend,
amid a debate so bitter the country's president has warned of "broken"
social relations.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127524
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Eurozone ministers to meet Wednesday on Greece - 06/02/2015 12:17:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127534
US vice-president Joe Biden in Brussels today - 06/02/2015 09:35:09
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127530
***** EUobserver - 13.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU warns of more sanctions if Russia flouts ceasefire - 13/02/2015 00:50:41
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU leaders gave a "cautious" welcome to the Ukraine ceasefire deal on
Thursday (12 February) but warned of further sanctions if it isn't
implemented.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127630
2. EU leaders want tighter border controls - 13/02/2015 09:26:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU leaders at a summit on Thursday agreed that there should be tighter
controls at the EU's borders and urged MEPs to move forward on an air
passenger information bill.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127636
3. Eurozone needs further reform, Juncker paper says - 13/02/2015 09:29:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The eurozone requires further reform to ensure that it escapes a pattern of
low growth and high unemployment, Jean-Claude Juncker has told EU leaders.
https://euobserver.com/news/127639
4. Leaders agree Ukraine ceasefire ahead of EU summit - 12/02/2015 13:26:33
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Russia, Ukraine, France, and Germany have agreed a new ceasefire deal and
to hold further talks on trade and gas supplies.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127617
5. Swiss immigration law to deepen impasse with EU - 12/02/2015 16:17:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Swiss government has outlined legislation aimed at putting in place
curbs on EU migration backed in a referendum last February.
https://euobserver.com/news/127619
6. EU leaders avoid clash with Tsipras - 13/02/2015 01:20:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU leaders on Thursday steered clear of confrontation with Greek PM
Tsipras, deferring hard talks on Greece's bailout to ministers on Monday.
https://euobserver.com/political/127629
7. [Opinion] My boss, the terrorist - 13/02/2015 09:25:35
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Only Russia ranks lower than Turkey in terms of press freedom in Europe, as
Erdogan becomes ever more brazen.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127615
8. [Opinion] When public personalities get away with lying - 13/02/2015 07:56:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
If public personages lie for a greater cause, it's all politics, but if
they get caught lying for their own sake, it's a crime.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127606
9. [Opinion] A legal way to seek refuge in Europe - 12/02/2015 13:23:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
It is time for a European quota system that distributes asylum seekers
between member states, writes Swedish MEP Cecilia Wikstrom.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127613
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Germany posts surprise growth, France sluggish - 13/02/2015 09:15:03
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127638
Italian PM urges international community to do more in Libya - 13/02/2015 09:04:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127637
ECB continues emergency funding to Greece - 13/02/2015 08:59:14
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127634
Sweden launches QE programme - 13/02/2015 08:58:43
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127635
Millions of tonnes of plastic end up in oceans each year - 13/02/2015 08:56:58
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127631
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Eurogroup, Greece fail to agree on bailout extension - 12/02/2015 09:24:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A first meeting between the new Greek finance minister and his eurozone
peers ended without a joint statement, as Athens is still refusing to
accept an extension of its bailout programme.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127601
2. Russia repeats offer of Greek aid ahead of EU talks - 11/02/2015 17:07:31
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Russia has repeated its offer of financial aid to Greece, a few hours
before crunch talks by eurozone ministers in Brussels.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127589
3. Europe 'drifting downwards' on press freedom - 12/02/2015 09:08:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reporters without Borders found that press freedom in Europe has been
declining in absolute terms.
https://euobserver.com/news/127604
4. Greece up for 'clash' with eurozone ministers - 11/02/2015 09:42:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greece is not excluding a clash with eurozone finance ministers on
Wednesday over its plan to replace the outgoing bailout with a 'bridging
programme' until September.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127575
5. [Opinion] Security agenda must be backed by inclusion measures - 11/02/2015 18:09:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Security threats must be addressed in a way that is respectful of human
rights.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127587
6. EU, Russian leaders meet in Minsk for high-stakes summit - 11/02/2015 09:31:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The future of Ukrainian statehood and the risk of escalation beyond
Ukraine's borders hang in the balance as French, German, Russian, and
Ukrainian leaders go to Belarus.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127582
7. Belgian court sentences "terrorist" group on eve of EU summit - 11/02/2015 11:41:02
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Belgian group Shariah4Belgium was a "terrorist" organisation which
tried to recruit "foreign fighters", a court has ruled on the eve of an EU
summit on increased security.
https://euobserver.com/news/127581
8. Protesters back Greek side at euro talks in Brussels - 12/02/2015 08:45:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A few hundred people staged a protest in Brussels on Wednesday to show
solidarity with the new Greek government in its debt talks with EU
partners.
https://euobserver.com/news/127600
9. More than 300 dead in latest migrant tradegy - 12/02/2015 09:27:44
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Calls are being made for the EU to step up its sea operations after some
330 people are feared dead after trying to make their way from Libya to
Italy.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127607
10. MEPs break deadlock on airline passenger bill - 11/02/2015 18:19:04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Police are a step closer to gaining broad access to the personal details of
anyone flying in or out of Europe after EU lawmakers on Wednesday agreed to
break a deadlock on a stalled EU bill.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127592
11. Lukashenko angling for better EU ties - 11/02/2015 19:42:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
On paper still Europe's biggest pariah, the Belarusian leader is keen to
mend fences with the EU amid concerns on Russian aggression.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127598
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
IMF announces ?15.5bn Ukraine package - 12/02/2015 09:28:35
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127608
Ukraine talks: 'No good news yet' - 12/02/2015 09:04:07
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127605
Sarkozy forced Papandreou to accept troika, new book alleges - 12/02/2015 08:54:10
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127603
Pro-Israel lobby wants TTIP to stop boycotts - 12/02/2015 08:52:28
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127602
Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years in jail - 11/02/2015 20:21:12
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127599
***** EUobserver - 11.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. UK reserves right to arm Ukraine military - 10/02/2015 19:12:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The UK has followed the US in saying that if diplomacy doesn't stop Russian
aggression in Ukraine then it might start arming the Ukrainian military.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127572
2. UK leaders trade blows after call for early EU referendum - 10/02/2015 19:28:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
UK political leaders traded blows about the merits of holding an EU
referendum after one of the country's business leaders called for it to
take place as early as 2016.
https://euobserver.com/political/127574
3. US and Germany at odds over arms to Ukraine - 10/02/2015 09:48:12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
US president Barack Obama has said he might start arming Ukraine if the
Minsk summit fails, despite German objections.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127565
4. Hungary wants stricter immigration rules amid hike in Kosovo migrants - 11/02/2015 09:26:10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has upped his anti-immigration rhetoric amid a
surge in Kosovars coming to Hungary, their first point of entry to the EU.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127578
5. [Opinion] Ukraine: Brave EU decisions are needed - 10/02/2015 19:25:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Franco-German diplomacy will not revive the Minsk protocol. It's time to
face reality on Russia's intentions and take brave decisions, such as
arming Ukraine.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127551
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Greek anti-corruption tsar seeks to recover billions - 11/02/2015 09:14:41
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127577
EU to adopt law on cross-border traffic offences - 11/02/2015 09:14:15
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127580
London mayor backs 2016 EU referendum - 11/02/2015 09:13:37
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127579
Cybercrime tops concerns of EU internet users - 11/02/2015 09:13:16
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127576
Greek FM to visit Moscow on Wednesday - 10/02/2015 16:28:25
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127569
***** EUobserver - 10.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Tsipras optimistic after day of brinkmanship with EU - 10/02/2015 09:29:12
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Greek government is no closer to reaching agreement on its debt
programme after another day of brinkmanship with its EU creditors, but
expressed optimism that a deal will eventually be struck.
https://euobserver.com/news/127558
2. EU delays Russia blacklist by one week - 09/02/2015 21:02:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU foreign ministers have delayed Russia sancions for one week in order not
to disrupt peace talks in Minsk on Wednesday.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127557
3. EU commission hopes global standard will end tax evasion - 09/02/2015 19:26:28
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission is hoping that a new global reporting standard will
eradicate tax evasion and tax fraud in the wake of the latest revelations
in Switzerland.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127553
4. EU-wide energy consumption at 1990s level - 09/02/2015 18:50:05
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The downward trend of domestic energy consumption in the European Union has
continued in 2013, and is now back at the same level of 1990, according to
Eurostat.
https://euobserver.com/news/127552
5. Tough battle expected on changing EU law-making culture - 10/02/2015 09:29:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU institutions are meant to reach a "better law-making" agreement this
year but changing the mentality on the parliament and the council is
expected to be tough.
https://euobserver.com/institutional/127556
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
EU anti-fraud agency probes Turin-Lyon rail link - 10/02/2015 09:00:34
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127563
Podemos would win Spanish elections, poll says - 10/02/2015 08:57:20
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127559
Greek government set to recognise same-sex couples - 10/02/2015 08:55:29
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127562
Brussels council wants shops open 7 days a week - 10/02/2015 08:54:28
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127561
Migrants die of cold off Italian coast - 10/02/2015 08:53:20
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127560
***** EUobserver - 09.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU leaders to meet with Russia and Ukraine in Minsk - 09/02/2015 09:29:24
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
France, Germany, Ukraine, and Russia are to hold peace talks in Minsk on
Wednesday, in an event described as a "last chance" to avert full-scale
war.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127545
2. Greece: Italy and Portugal next if we are forced out of eurozone - 09/02/2015 09:27:18
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Italy and Portugal could be next to fall if Greece is forced to leave the
eurozone, Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis said on Sunday (9
February) drawing a swift rebuke from Italy.
https://euobserver.com/political/127544
3. HSBC bank 'helped clients dodge millions in taxes' - 09/02/2015 09:26:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A Swiss subsidiary of British banking giant HSBC has given its clients
advice how to avoid paying a tax on savings, according to a new
investigation.
https://euobserver.com/news/127543
4. [Agenda] Greece to take centre-stage in EU this WEEK - 09/02/2015 09:24:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
While the European Parliament will hold their monthly plenary session in
Strasbourg this week, most of the political action in Europe will take
place in Brussels.
https://euobserver.com/agenda/127536
5. 100 days of Juncker: Investment plan, LuxLeaks, Greece - 09/02/2015 09:28:03
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tax scandals, a fizzled-out investment plan and brinkmanship about Greece
have marked the first 100 days of the Juncker commission.
https://euobserver.com/political/127539
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Sweden to host first Pegida anti-Islamist march - 09/02/2015 09:17:08
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127542
UK conservatives seek 2016 EU referendum date - 09/02/2015 09:16:44
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127541
French socialist wins seat over far-right in local election - 09/02/2015 09:15:48
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127540
Slovak rights and marriage referendum fails - 08/02/2015 10:23:00
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127538
Moscow peace talks said to be 'constructive' - 07/02/2015 09:59:18
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127537
***** EUobserver - 07.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. US has little faith in Hollande-Merkel trip to Russia - 06/02/2015 18:50:56
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
US vice-president Joe Biden has little faith that France and Germany can
persuade Russia to halt its offensive in Ukraine.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127535
2. No new mandate for EU intelligence centre - 06/02/2015 10:59:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EU efforts to better co-ordinate intelligence and police operations in the
wake of the Charlie Hebdo killings will not result in a new mandate for
IntCen, the EU's intel-sharing bureau, for the time being.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127532
3. EU urges member states to meet aid targets - 06/02/2015 10:12:16
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The EU has called on governments to finally meet their promise of spending
at least 0.7 percent of their income on development aid.
https://euobserver.com/news/127531
4. Slovakia bitterly divided on social issues - 06/02/2015 09:55:16
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Slovakia will hold a referendum on marriage and gay rights this weekend,
amid a debate so bitter the country's president has warned of "broken"
social relations.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127524
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Eurozone ministers to meet Wednesday on Greece - 06/02/2015 12:17:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127534
US vice-president Joe Biden in Brussels today - 06/02/2015 09:35:09
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127530
***** EUobserver - 13.02.2015 **********************************************
Stakeholders' Views:
CHINA-EU RELATIONS: BROADER, HIGHER AND STRONGER
By: H.E. Ambassador Yang Yanyi
https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/127497
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU warns of more sanctions if Russia flouts ceasefire - 13/02/2015 00:50:41
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EU leaders gave a "cautious" welcome to the Ukraine ceasefire deal on
Thursday (12 February) but warned of further sanctions if it isn't
implemented.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127630
2. EU leaders want tighter border controls - 13/02/2015 09:26:08
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EU leaders at a summit on Thursday agreed that there should be tighter
controls at the EU's borders and urged MEPs to move forward on an air
passenger information bill.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127636
3. Eurozone needs further reform, Juncker paper says - 13/02/2015 09:29:03
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The eurozone requires further reform to ensure that it escapes a pattern of
low growth and high unemployment, Jean-Claude Juncker has told EU leaders.
https://euobserver.com/news/127639
4. Leaders agree Ukraine ceasefire ahead of EU summit - 12/02/2015 13:26:33
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Russia, Ukraine, France, and Germany have agreed a new ceasefire deal and
to hold further talks on trade and gas supplies.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127617
5. Swiss immigration law to deepen impasse with EU - 12/02/2015 16:17:07
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The Swiss government has outlined legislation aimed at putting in place
curbs on EU migration backed in a referendum last February.
https://euobserver.com/news/127619
6. EU leaders avoid clash with Tsipras - 13/02/2015 01:20:02
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EU leaders on Thursday steered clear of confrontation with Greek PM
Tsipras, deferring hard talks on Greece's bailout to ministers on Monday.
https://euobserver.com/political/127629
7. [Opinion] My boss, the terrorist - 13/02/2015 09:25:35
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Only Russia ranks lower than Turkey in terms of press freedom in Europe, as
Erdogan becomes ever more brazen.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127615
8. [Opinion] When public personalities get away with lying - 13/02/2015 07:56:28
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If public personages lie for a greater cause, it's all politics, but if
they get caught lying for their own sake, it's a crime.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127606
9. [Opinion] A legal way to seek refuge in Europe - 12/02/2015 13:23:22
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It is time for a European quota system that distributes asylum seekers
between member states, writes Swedish MEP Cecilia Wikstrom.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127613
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Germany posts surprise growth, France sluggish - 13/02/2015 09:15:03
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127638
Italian PM urges international community to do more in Libya - 13/02/2015 09:04:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127637
ECB continues emergency funding to Greece - 13/02/2015 08:59:14
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127634
Sweden launches QE programme - 13/02/2015 08:58:43
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127635
Millions of tonnes of plastic end up in oceans each year - 13/02/2015 08:56:58
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127631
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