***** EUobserver - 05.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU to revise relations with turbulent neighbourhood - 05/03/2015 07:58:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A decade after launching it, the EU is trying to bring new life to its
Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), which has been rendered largely irrelevant by
developments in Ukraine and around the Mediterranean.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127874
2. Benelux countries sign breakthrough air defence agreement - 05/03/2015 09:22:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg have agreed to share surveillance of
their airspaces, in the first agreement of its kind among EU countries.
https://euobserver.com/defence/127885
3. Allegations of selling arms to Russia met with silence in Prague - 04/03/2015 12:28:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allegations that Czech companies have been selling arms to Russia despite
an EU embargo have been met with a strange silence in Prague.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127869
4. Merkel downplays speculation on third Greek bailout - 04/03/2015 17:07:46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
German chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday downplayed talk of a third
bailout package for Greece and said that an EU-US trade deal can still be
completed this year if there is enough political will.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127872
5. West African leaders call for post-Ebola support - 04/03/2015 11:00:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The leaders of the three West African countries worst hit by the Ebola
epidemic called on the international community for a regional 'Marshall
Plan' at an EU-hosted conference on Tuesday.
https://euobserver.com/news/127868
6. EU court hands UK win over euro trading - 04/03/2015 18:51:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's General Court has handed the UK a notable victory in financial
services regulation by striking down plans by the European Central Bank to
require firms which process securities trades to be located within the
Eurozone.
https://euobserver.com/news/127871
7. Renzi to meet Putin on Isis - 05/03/2015 08:30:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Renzi will on Thursday become the latest EU leader to meet Putin, in a
visit to Moscow described as "grotesque" by one Polish MEP.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127878
8. [Analysis] No strategy for Bosnia - other than enlargement - 05/03/2015 08:45:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the first time in seven years, Bosnia and Herzegovina's bid to join the
European Union has received a boost.
https://euobserver.com/enlargement/127867
9. [Analysis] Can Russia's new Turkish gas project work? - 05/03/2015 08:33:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
How likely is it that Turkish Stream, the reincarnation of South Stream,
will succeed as a replacement of the Ukrainian gas route?
https://euobserver.com/economic/127877
10. [Interview] Building bridges in a 'resurgent' Africa - 05/03/2015 07:59:57
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's relationship with Kenya is the bloc's most valued in East Africa.
But it has been sorely tested in recent years.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127822
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
ECB to unveil details of QE programme - 05/03/2015 09:02:10
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127880
EU ministers discuss energy union plans - 05/03/2015 09:01:10
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127886
Germany received ?360m in interest from Greece - 05/03/2015 09:00:24
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127883
Putin says political killings must stop - 05/03/2015 08:58:03
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127882
Industry lobbyists roll back EU air pollution limits - 05/03/2015 08:53:45
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127884
***** EUobserver - 04.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Greece looking for fresh money as deadlines loom - 04/03/2015 09:27:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
With ?6 billion debt payments due this month, Athens is trying to get some
breathing space from the Eurogroup.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127862
2. EU countries to break promise on roaming surcharges - 04/03/2015 09:26:53
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
National governments suggest mobile phone users should be given a "basic
roaming allowance", but once that is used, providers would still be able to
add a surcharge.
https://euobserver.com/news/127865
3. National governments punch holes in EU data protection bill - 03/03/2015 21:06:41
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
National governments are unraveling a EU data protection bill for the
benefit of big business, according to leaked documents published by
pro-privacy campaigners.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127856
4. EU banking watchdog postpones new 'stress tests' until 2016 - 03/03/2015 14:31:45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe's largest banks will get another year to boost their balance sheets
after the EU's bank watchdog announced that it would not conduct its next
'stress test' of their books until 2016.
https://euobserver.com/news/127852
5. Israel denounces US and EU's Iran diplomacy - 04/03/2015 09:27:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Israeli PM's anti-Iran speech made a big noise in Washington, but means
little for US or EU policy in the Middle East.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127864
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
US and EU leaders discuss Ukraine, Libya - 04/03/2015 09:27:45
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127866
Renzi to meet Putin in Moscow - 04/03/2015 09:03:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127861
Finland to participate in Nato crisis exercises - 04/03/2015 09:02:59
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127858
Around 12,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine, says US commander - 04/03/2015 09:01:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127863
Hungary's nuclear deal with Russia to be 30-year secret - 04/03/2015 09:01:06
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127859
***** EUobserver - 03.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Greek could need third bailout, says euro commissioner - 03/03/2015 09:22:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greece could need a third bailout when its current programme expires at the
end of June, the EU's eurozone commissioner has said.
https://euobserver.com/news/127850
2. Ukraine and Russia strike fragile deal on gas deliveries - 03/03/2015 09:07:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A gas deal brokered by the EU secures deliveries until end of March and
leaves aside the issue of rebel-held areas.
https://euobserver.com/news/127849
3. EU must do more to fight climate change, report says - 03/03/2015 01:51:30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe needs to introduce farther-reaching policies if it wants to achieve
its long-term climate target, the EU's most important environmental body
said.
https://euobserver.com/environment/127845
4. Seven out of nine EU bodies lack internal whistleblower rules - 02/03/2015 18:07:14
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Parliament and the Council, representing member states, have
yet to update whistleblower rules despite obligations requiring them to do
so.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127843
5. Pessimistic French more optimistic about EU - 02/03/2015 15:41:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
French people still think that the worst of the crisis is still to come but
they have a better image of the EU than last year and appear ready for
reforms, a new poll shows.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127840
6. [Opinion] The US energy pivot and Europe's oil dilemma - 02/03/2015 11:59:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A prolonged period of low oil prices poses a direct geopolitical risk for
Europe.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127838
7. EU commission seeks 'unity', after southern states clash - 02/03/2015 15:51:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission is being forced into a mediation role to try and
keep the lid on a brewing row between its southern member states, sparked
by their respective fears about discontented voters.
https://euobserver.com/political/127839
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
EU politicians prevented from attending Nemtsov funeral - 03/03/2015 09:07:03
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127848
Swedish report suggests fingerprint scans at border points - 03/03/2015 08:55:30
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127846
Greece in talks for third bailout, says Spain - 02/03/2015 20:05:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127844
Eurozone stays in deflation for third straight month - 02/03/2015 15:38:26
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127842
Greek government to adopt loan extension without parliament vote - 02/03/2015 15:35:04
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127841
***** EUobserver - 02.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Nemtsov murder prompts major anti-Putin rally - 02/03/2015 09:20:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tens of thousands of people attended a rally in Moscow to mark the murder
of an opposition leader, in the biggest show of defiance in four years.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127837
2. Pro-Western party retains power in Estonia - 02/03/2015 09:26:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estonians have backed the governing, pro-Western Reform party in an
election underpinned by fears of Russian aggression.
https://euobserver.com/political/127836
3. Greece needs 'new arrangement' on debt deal - 02/03/2015 09:19:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greece has indicated it will shortly ask for further assistance, in a sign
the bailout extension agreed last week is just the beginning of a longer
battle between Athens and its creditors.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127830
4. [Feature] Roasting the messenger: Washington on critics of EU free trade - 02/03/2015 09:10:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Support for the EU free trade pact, TTIP, goes right to the Oval Office,
with critics made fun of in Washington and brushed aside.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127829
5. Time is ticking for France on deficit - 02/03/2015 09:29:19
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paris has won a further dey to reduce it deficit, but the European
Commission gave three months to present a set of structural reforms.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127834
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Spain did not try to undermine Greece, says Rajoy - 02/03/2015 09:30:08
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127833
Anti-immigration rally attracts thousands in Rome - 02/03/2015 09:30:00
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127831
Moscovici to table tax transparency package - 02/03/2015 09:29:09
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127832
Kurdish leader calls for peace with Turkey - 02/03/2015 09:27:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127828
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1. [Focus] Chinese diplomat voices sympathy for Russian 'security concerns' - 28/02/2015 18:13:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
China's ambassador to Belgium has said the West should pay more heed to
Russia's "security concerns" in order to solve the Ukraine crisis.
https://euobserver.com/eu-china/127826
***** LATEST BLOG POSTS ****************************************************
Ukraine In-Depth: Association Agreement at War / Ukraine In Depth
http://blogs.euobserver.com/zarembo/?p=67
Making EU foreign policy in a world that says No / Super Commuter
http://blogs.euobserver.com/parkes/?p=377
ISIS is here to stay / Inside Arab Spring
http://blogs.euobserver.com/debeuf/?p=251
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1. EU chair Latvia calls for 'answers' on Nemtsov killing - 28/02/2015 02:04:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The murder of Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition leader, in central Moscow
has prompted strong statements from some EU capitals and the US.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127825
2. [Analysis] Which fuels are favoured in the Energy Union? - 27/02/2015 17:13:06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
What does the Energy Union strategy paper reveal about the European
Commission's preferred energy mix?
https://euobserver.com/news/127821
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Switzerland first country to submit climate goals to UN - 27/02/2015 16:04:01
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127823
German chancellor to visit European Commission - 27/02/2015 12:15:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127820
German parliament overwhelmingly approves Greek bailout extension - 27/02/2015 11:33:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127819
Belgian ex-senator denies taking bribe to help Kazakh oligarch - 27/02/2015 09:31:48
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127818
***** EUobserver - 06.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU keen for overseas delegations to handle asylum requests - 06/03/2015 09:05:27
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
An EU commissioner has said people should be able to apply for asylum from
their home country.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127890
2. ECB to begin ?1 trillion stimulus next week - 05/03/2015 17:39:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Central Bank will start buying government bonds from next week
as it seeks to speed up the eurozone's stalling economic recovery.
https://euobserver.com/news/127887
3. MEPs set up anti-tobacco group - 05/03/2015 18:08:48
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A cross-party handful of MEPs have set up a group to tackle tobacco
lobbying and its influence on policy-making.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127894
4. EU court bans e-book tax perks - 06/03/2015 09:24:10
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU has said France and Luxembourg have to apply normal VAT rates for
e-books, in a ruling with far-reaching implications for online publishing
and media.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127902
5. Energy union talks show signs of divisions to come - 06/03/2015 09:11:43
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's energy union proposals were given a preliminary thumbs-up by
ministers on Thursday but there were already signs of disagreement to come.
https://euobserver.com/news/127893
6. Renzi seeks to end Putin's international isolation - 06/03/2015 07:51:04
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Putin should be enrolled in efforts to stabilise Libya, Syria and Iraq -
ending his Ukraine-related international isolation - provided the ceasefire
is fully respected, Renzi has said.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127896
7. [Opinion] On bad parking in Brussels and EU law - 06/03/2015 08:14:47
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The genius of the EU is that its laws take precedence over national ones,
are binding, and enforceable in the EU court if broken - at least in
theory.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127897
8. [Analysis] A union between Moldova and Romania: On the cards? - 05/03/2015 17:39:23
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A group of Romanian MPs is promoting the idea of re-unification between
Romania and the Republic of Moldova. The issue raises many questions, not
least how Russia would react.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127824
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Polish MPs offered military training - 06/03/2015 09:13:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127905
Unemployment in Greece on the rise again - 06/03/2015 08:59:17
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127904
Women still paid less than men in EU - 06/03/2015 08:58:46
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127903
Dutch PM would rather have foreign fighters die than return - 06/03/2015 08:58:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127899
Obama under pressure to arm Ukraine - 06/03/2015 08:47:24
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127900
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU to revise relations with turbulent neighbourhood - 05/03/2015 07:58:36
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A decade after launching it, the EU is trying to bring new life to its
Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), which has been rendered largely irrelevant by
developments in Ukraine and around the Mediterranean.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127874
2. Benelux countries sign breakthrough air defence agreement - 05/03/2015 09:22:40
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg have agreed to share surveillance of
their airspaces, in the first agreement of its kind among EU countries.
https://euobserver.com/defence/127885
3. Allegations of selling arms to Russia met with silence in Prague - 04/03/2015 12:28:08
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allegations that Czech companies have been selling arms to Russia despite
an EU embargo have been met with a strange silence in Prague.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127869
4. Merkel downplays speculation on third Greek bailout - 04/03/2015 17:07:46
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
German chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday downplayed talk of a third
bailout package for Greece and said that an EU-US trade deal can still be
completed this year if there is enough political will.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127872
5. West African leaders call for post-Ebola support - 04/03/2015 11:00:39
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The leaders of the three West African countries worst hit by the Ebola
epidemic called on the international community for a regional 'Marshall
Plan' at an EU-hosted conference on Tuesday.
https://euobserver.com/news/127868
6. EU court hands UK win over euro trading - 04/03/2015 18:51:32
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's General Court has handed the UK a notable victory in financial
services regulation by striking down plans by the European Central Bank to
require firms which process securities trades to be located within the
Eurozone.
https://euobserver.com/news/127871
7. Renzi to meet Putin on Isis - 05/03/2015 08:30:34
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Renzi will on Thursday become the latest EU leader to meet Putin, in a
visit to Moscow described as "grotesque" by one Polish MEP.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127878
8. [Analysis] No strategy for Bosnia - other than enlargement - 05/03/2015 08:45:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
For the first time in seven years, Bosnia and Herzegovina's bid to join the
European Union has received a boost.
https://euobserver.com/enlargement/127867
9. [Analysis] Can Russia's new Turkish gas project work? - 05/03/2015 08:33:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
How likely is it that Turkish Stream, the reincarnation of South Stream,
will succeed as a replacement of the Ukrainian gas route?
https://euobserver.com/economic/127877
10. [Interview] Building bridges in a 'resurgent' Africa - 05/03/2015 07:59:57
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's relationship with Kenya is the bloc's most valued in East Africa.
But it has been sorely tested in recent years.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127822
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
ECB to unveil details of QE programme - 05/03/2015 09:02:10
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127880
EU ministers discuss energy union plans - 05/03/2015 09:01:10
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127886
Germany received ?360m in interest from Greece - 05/03/2015 09:00:24
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127883
Putin says political killings must stop - 05/03/2015 08:58:03
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127882
Industry lobbyists roll back EU air pollution limits - 05/03/2015 08:53:45
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127884
***** EUobserver - 04.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Greece looking for fresh money as deadlines loom - 04/03/2015 09:27:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
With ?6 billion debt payments due this month, Athens is trying to get some
breathing space from the Eurogroup.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127862
2. EU countries to break promise on roaming surcharges - 04/03/2015 09:26:53
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
National governments suggest mobile phone users should be given a "basic
roaming allowance", but once that is used, providers would still be able to
add a surcharge.
https://euobserver.com/news/127865
3. National governments punch holes in EU data protection bill - 03/03/2015 21:06:41
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
National governments are unraveling a EU data protection bill for the
benefit of big business, according to leaked documents published by
pro-privacy campaigners.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127856
4. EU banking watchdog postpones new 'stress tests' until 2016 - 03/03/2015 14:31:45
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe's largest banks will get another year to boost their balance sheets
after the EU's bank watchdog announced that it would not conduct its next
'stress test' of their books until 2016.
https://euobserver.com/news/127852
5. Israel denounces US and EU's Iran diplomacy - 04/03/2015 09:27:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Israeli PM's anti-Iran speech made a big noise in Washington, but means
little for US or EU policy in the Middle East.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127864
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
US and EU leaders discuss Ukraine, Libya - 04/03/2015 09:27:45
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127866
Renzi to meet Putin in Moscow - 04/03/2015 09:03:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127861
Finland to participate in Nato crisis exercises - 04/03/2015 09:02:59
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127858
Around 12,000 Russian soldiers in Ukraine, says US commander - 04/03/2015 09:01:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127863
Hungary's nuclear deal with Russia to be 30-year secret - 04/03/2015 09:01:06
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127859
***** EUobserver - 03.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Greek could need third bailout, says euro commissioner - 03/03/2015 09:22:22
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greece could need a third bailout when its current programme expires at the
end of June, the EU's eurozone commissioner has said.
https://euobserver.com/news/127850
2. Ukraine and Russia strike fragile deal on gas deliveries - 03/03/2015 09:07:17
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A gas deal brokered by the EU secures deliveries until end of March and
leaves aside the issue of rebel-held areas.
https://euobserver.com/news/127849
3. EU must do more to fight climate change, report says - 03/03/2015 01:51:30
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Europe needs to introduce farther-reaching policies if it wants to achieve
its long-term climate target, the EU's most important environmental body
said.
https://euobserver.com/environment/127845
4. Seven out of nine EU bodies lack internal whistleblower rules - 02/03/2015 18:07:14
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Parliament and the Council, representing member states, have
yet to update whistleblower rules despite obligations requiring them to do
so.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127843
5. Pessimistic French more optimistic about EU - 02/03/2015 15:41:09
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
French people still think that the worst of the crisis is still to come but
they have a better image of the EU than last year and appear ready for
reforms, a new poll shows.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127840
6. [Opinion] The US energy pivot and Europe's oil dilemma - 02/03/2015 11:59:58
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
A prolonged period of low oil prices poses a direct geopolitical risk for
Europe.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127838
7. EU commission seeks 'unity', after southern states clash - 02/03/2015 15:51:13
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Commission is being forced into a mediation role to try and
keep the lid on a brewing row between its southern member states, sparked
by their respective fears about discontented voters.
https://euobserver.com/political/127839
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
EU politicians prevented from attending Nemtsov funeral - 03/03/2015 09:07:03
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127848
Swedish report suggests fingerprint scans at border points - 03/03/2015 08:55:30
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127846
Greece in talks for third bailout, says Spain - 02/03/2015 20:05:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127844
Eurozone stays in deflation for third straight month - 02/03/2015 15:38:26
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127842
Greek government to adopt loan extension without parliament vote - 02/03/2015 15:35:04
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127841
***** EUobserver - 02.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. Nemtsov murder prompts major anti-Putin rally - 02/03/2015 09:20:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tens of thousands of people attended a rally in Moscow to mark the murder
of an opposition leader, in the biggest show of defiance in four years.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127837
2. Pro-Western party retains power in Estonia - 02/03/2015 09:26:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estonians have backed the governing, pro-Western Reform party in an
election underpinned by fears of Russian aggression.
https://euobserver.com/political/127836
3. Greece needs 'new arrangement' on debt deal - 02/03/2015 09:19:52
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Greece has indicated it will shortly ask for further assistance, in a sign
the bailout extension agreed last week is just the beginning of a longer
battle between Athens and its creditors.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127830
4. [Feature] Roasting the messenger: Washington on critics of EU free trade - 02/03/2015 09:10:20
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Support for the EU free trade pact, TTIP, goes right to the Oval Office,
with critics made fun of in Washington and brushed aside.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127829
5. Time is ticking for France on deficit - 02/03/2015 09:29:19
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paris has won a further dey to reduce it deficit, but the European
Commission gave three months to present a set of structural reforms.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127834
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Spain did not try to undermine Greece, says Rajoy - 02/03/2015 09:30:08
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127833
Anti-immigration rally attracts thousands in Rome - 02/03/2015 09:30:00
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127831
Moscovici to table tax transparency package - 02/03/2015 09:29:09
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127832
Kurdish leader calls for peace with Turkey - 02/03/2015 09:27:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127828
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1. [Focus] Chinese diplomat voices sympathy for Russian 'security concerns' - 28/02/2015 18:13:55
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China's ambassador to Belgium has said the West should pay more heed to
Russia's "security concerns" in order to solve the Ukraine crisis.
https://euobserver.com/eu-china/127826
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Ukraine In-Depth: Association Agreement at War / Ukraine In Depth
http://blogs.euobserver.com/zarembo/?p=67
Making EU foreign policy in a world that says No / Super Commuter
http://blogs.euobserver.com/parkes/?p=377
ISIS is here to stay / Inside Arab Spring
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1. EU chair Latvia calls for 'answers' on Nemtsov killing - 28/02/2015 02:04:55
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The murder of Boris Nemtsov, a Russian opposition leader, in central Moscow
has prompted strong statements from some EU capitals and the US.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127825
2. [Analysis] Which fuels are favoured in the Energy Union? - 27/02/2015 17:13:06
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
What does the Energy Union strategy paper reveal about the European
Commission's preferred energy mix?
https://euobserver.com/news/127821
***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************
Switzerland first country to submit climate goals to UN - 27/02/2015 16:04:01
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127823
German chancellor to visit European Commission - 27/02/2015 12:15:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127820
German parliament overwhelmingly approves Greek bailout extension - 27/02/2015 11:33:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127819
Belgian ex-senator denies taking bribe to help Kazakh oligarch - 27/02/2015 09:31:48
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127818
***** EUobserver - 06.03.2015 **********************************************
***** THE NEWS *************************************************************
1. EU keen for overseas delegations to handle asylum requests - 06/03/2015 09:05:27
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
An EU commissioner has said people should be able to apply for asylum from
their home country.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127890
2. ECB to begin ?1 trillion stimulus next week - 05/03/2015 17:39:07
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The European Central Bank will start buying government bonds from next week
as it seeks to speed up the eurozone's stalling economic recovery.
https://euobserver.com/news/127887
3. MEPs set up anti-tobacco group - 05/03/2015 18:08:48
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A cross-party handful of MEPs have set up a group to tackle tobacco
lobbying and its influence on policy-making.
https://euobserver.com/justice/127894
4. EU court bans e-book tax perks - 06/03/2015 09:24:10
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The EU has said France and Luxembourg have to apply normal VAT rates for
e-books, in a ruling with far-reaching implications for online publishing
and media.
https://euobserver.com/economic/127902
5. Energy union talks show signs of divisions to come - 06/03/2015 09:11:43
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The EU's energy union proposals were given a preliminary thumbs-up by
ministers on Thursday but there were already signs of disagreement to come.
https://euobserver.com/news/127893
6. Renzi seeks to end Putin's international isolation - 06/03/2015 07:51:04
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Putin should be enrolled in efforts to stabilise Libya, Syria and Iraq -
ending his Ukraine-related international isolation - provided the ceasefire
is fully respected, Renzi has said.
https://euobserver.com/foreign/127896
7. [Opinion] On bad parking in Brussels and EU law - 06/03/2015 08:14:47
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The genius of the EU is that its laws take precedence over national ones,
are binding, and enforceable in the EU court if broken - at least in
theory.
https://euobserver.com/opinion/127897
8. [Analysis] A union between Moldova and Romania: On the cards? - 05/03/2015 17:39:23
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A group of Romanian MPs is promoting the idea of re-unification between
Romania and the Republic of Moldova. The issue raises many questions, not
least how Russia would react.
https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/127824
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https://euobserver.com/tickers/127904
Women still paid less than men in EU - 06/03/2015 08:58:46
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127903
Dutch PM would rather have foreign fighters die than return - 06/03/2015 08:58:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127899
Obama under pressure to arm Ukraine - 06/03/2015 08:47:24
https://euobserver.com/tickers/127900
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