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Friday, April 3, 2015

EU NEWS: 4.3.15

***** EUobserver - 01.04.2015 **********************************************

The European Business Summit (EBS), now in its 15th year, is the annual
forum of networking and debate for business leaders and decision makers in
Europe. It's an initiative of BUSINESSEUROPE and the Federation of
Enterprises in Belgium (FEB).

Visit our website for more information about this year's summit:
http://ebsummit.eu

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

1. Franco-German relations now a 'brotherhood' - 31/03/2015 17:47:01
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The leaders of France and Germany on Tuesday said that recent national
tragedies have brought their two countries together in a sign that the
Franco-German engine - notably off-track in recent years - may be back up
and running.

https://euobserver.com/political/128211


2. Facebook tracking said to breach EU law - 01/04/2015 09:28:35
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Facebook is tracking users, both on and offline, contravening EU privacy
rules, according to a report.

https://euobserver.com/justice/128223


3. Leading German MP quits over Greek bailouts - 01/04/2015 09:11:49
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A prominent German politician has resigned from his party and parliament in
protest over coalition partner chancellor Angela Merkel's Greece politics.

https://euobserver.com/news/128215


4. [Opinion] The EU and Gazprom - 01/04/2015 07:44:53
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It is of the utmost importance that the European Commission counters the
Russian gas empire with the rule of law.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/128201


5. France to sell Mistral warships to EU - 01/04/2015 09:15:36
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France is to supply its Mistral warships to the EU foreign service instead
of Russia in order to forge a "genuine European defence policy".

https://euobserver.com/news/128217


6. How has controversial climate commissioner Canete done so far? - 01/04/2015 08:09:29
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On Wednesday it is exactly six months since Canete was grilled by members
of the European Parliament. How do his critics view him now?

https://euobserver.com/news/128214

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

Greek deal possible by end April, says Tusk - 01/04/2015 09:14:55
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128222


France and Germany want clampdown on terrorist financing - 01/04/2015 09:14:13
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128221


Eurozone deflation eases - 01/04/2015 09:13:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128220


New rules on meat labelling come into force - 01/04/2015 09:13:00
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128218


EU milk quotas end - 01/04/2015 09:12:43
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128216

***** EUobserver - 31.03.2015 **********************************************

The European Business Summit (EBS), now in its 15th year, is the annual
forum of networking and debate for business leaders and decision makers in
Europe. It's an initiative of BUSINESSEUROPE and the Federation of
Enterprises in Belgium (FEB).

Visit our website for more information about this year's summit:
http://ebsummit.eu

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

1. Clock ticking as talks between Greece and creditors continue - 31/03/2015 08:59:43
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Talks between Greece and its creditors are continuing with just over a week
to go before Greece is due to make a payment to the IMF and amid
uncertainty over how much cash the government has left.

https://euobserver.com/economic/128203


2. French PM absent from Franco-German meeting after electoral defeat - 31/03/2015 09:18:33
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President Francois Hollande is visiting German chancellor Angela Merkel on
Tuesday, but his prime minister has decided to stay in Paris to address
socialist deputies.

https://euobserver.com/news/128204


3. EU plans 'revolution' on sweetheart tax deals - 31/03/2015 06:59:51
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New EU plans to force governments to send quarterly reports on tax rulings
are a "revolutionary" step towards overcoming corporate secrecy, the bloc's
tax commissioner has said.

https://euobserver.com/news/128202


4. EU commissioners at odds over geo-blocking - 30/03/2015 12:52:27
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EU digital commissioner Andrus Ansip and his fellow commissioner Gunther
Oettinger are at odds with one another over the need to abolish the
practice of restricting online content based on someone's location.

https://euobserver.com/digital/128194


5. [Analysis] Greece's cash-flow crisis - 31/03/2015 08:55:09
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The general view amongst commentators and analysts is that Greece needs an
agreement with its creditors by mid-April to prevent a default.

https://euobserver.com/economic/128182


6. EU seeks responses to Libyan chaos - 31/03/2015 09:28:06
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Top EU officials are visiting Tunisia on Tuesday to discuss security and
migration as asylum seekers continue to head to the European Union from
conflict-ridden Libya.

https://euobserver.com/justice/128207


7. Big Data poses questions about human role in society - 30/03/2015 18:57:57
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Big Data is expected to enable machines to take over some tasks once
performed by people, posing larger questions about the role of humans in
future societies.

https://euobserver.com/digital/128145

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

Up to 1 million asylum seeking migrants in Libya - 30/03/2015 20:20:56
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128199


Eurozone crisis is main risk to world economy, says Fitch - 30/03/2015 20:20:23
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128200


EU set to train north African security officers - 30/03/2015 17:36:22
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128198


ECB and UK strike deal on clearing houses - 30/03/2015 14:48:40
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128197


UK parliament dissolved on Monday - 30/03/2015 14:48:21
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128196

***** EUobserver - 30.03.2015 **********************************************

The European Business Summit (EBS), now in its 15th year, is the annual
forum of networking and debate for business leaders and decision makers in
Europe. It's an initiative of BUSINESSEUROPE and the Federation of
Enterprises in Belgium (FEB).

Visit our website for more information about this year's summit:
http://ebsummit.eu

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

1. Greece's creditors consider reform plans - 30/03/2015 09:09:36
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Greece's creditors are studying new reforms put forward by Athens on Friday
meanwhile leading centre-right German MEPs have warned that Greece should
not seek help from Russia.

https://euobserver.com/economic/128187


2. France swings to right in local election, heavy defeat for left - 30/03/2015 07:56:21
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France swung to the right after the second round of the local elections
Sunday handing a major victory to the opposition UMP and its allies, while
the far-right won no departments but secured the most councillors ever.

https://euobserver.com/political/128185


3. Netherlands causes Greece to miss out on ?1.7m in tax, says report - 30/03/2015 09:22:53
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The Netherlands' tax regime is enabling a Canadian gold mining company to
pay less tax in Greece, according to a report by a Dutch foundation.

https://euobserver.com/news/128191


4. [Investigation] Polish airport used by CIA obtains millions in EU funds - 30/03/2015 09:07:46
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A small airport in north-eastern Poland used by the CIA to fly in kidnapped
detainees for torture at a nearby intelligence training camp has received
over ?30 million in EU funds.

https://euobserver.com/investigations/127927


5. [Interview] 'Flat tax reform best for Ukraine' - 30/03/2015 09:05:09
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Privatisation and a flat-rate tax system is needed to boost Ukraine, says
ex-Slovak finance minister and economic advisor to the war-torn country.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/128178


6. [Opinion] EU should limit pay TV for football - 30/03/2015 09:06:34
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A European list of protected football events is recommendable not only for
social and cultural reasons, but also for economic ones.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/128155

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

EU-Ukraine summit set for end of April - 30/03/2015 09:15:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128188


Europol chief warns against encryption - 30/03/2015 09:13:45
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128186


Nemtsov memorial removed - 30/03/2015 09:13:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128189


Iran nuclear talks enter final phase - 30/03/2015 09:11:48
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128190


Greece to ask Russia for help: Report - 29/03/2015 19:15:38
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128184

***** EUobserver - 29.03.2015 **********************************************

The European Business Summit (EBS), now in its 15th year, is the annual
forum of networking and debate for business leaders and decision makers in
Europe. It's an initiative of BUSINESSEUROPE and the Federation of
Enterprises in Belgium (FEB).

Visit our website for more information about this year's summit:
http://ebsummit.eu

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

1. EU divided over Italy's olive tree disease - 28/03/2015 11:38:06
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The EU is being railroaded into a plan to eradicate up to 1 million
centuries-old olive trees in one of the most picturesque spots in south
Italy, campaigners say.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/128183

***** EUobserver - 28.03.2015 **********************************************

The European Business Summit (EBS), now in its 15th year, is the annual
forum of networking and debate for business leaders and decision makers in
Europe. It's an initiative of BUSINESSEUROPE and the Federation of
Enterprises in Belgium (FEB).

Visit our website for more information about this year's summit:
http://ebsummit.eu

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

1. France, UK trying to weaken EU air pollution law - 27/03/2015 18:33:15
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Even as Paris and London are covered by smog, the French and British
governments are trying to water down stricter EU limits on air pollution.

https://euobserver.com/environment/128180


2. EU aviation agency recommends new cockpit safety rules - 27/03/2015 18:09:40
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EU aviation safety authorities issued a recommendation for European
airlines Friday saying that at least two people should be in airplane
cockpits at all times.

https://euobserver.com/news/128179


3. [Agenda] Still waiting for Greece, this WEEK - 27/03/2015 18:31:52
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The long wait for the list of Greek reforms is due to end on Monday, but
its government has missed deadlines before.

https://euobserver.com/agenda/128181


4. [Opinion] The euro-crisis and the Greek crisis - 27/03/2015 16:44:32
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It was the Greeks who chose the politicians that led the country into
disaster. But is it really as simple as that?

https://euobserver.com/opinion/128129

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

Norway submits climate goals to UN - 27/03/2015 12:42:57
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128177


Kosovo is 'sovereign' state, Mogherini says - 27/03/2015 10:56:13
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128176


Left-wing MEPs back Swedish minister on Saudi Arabia - 27/03/2015 10:55:27
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128174


Hamas remains on EU terrorist register - 27/03/2015 10:55:04
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128175

***** EUobserver - 02.04.2015 **********************************************

The European Business Summit (EBS), now in its 15th year, is the annual
forum of networking and debate for business leaders and decision makers in
Europe. It's an initiative of BUSINESSEUROPE and the Federation of
Enterprises in Belgium (FEB).

Visit our website for more information about this year's summit:
http://ebsummit.eu

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

1. Greece presents new reforms, warns euro's 'viability' at stake - 02/04/2015 07:08:38
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The Greek government presented a revised to its eurozone partners on
Wednesday, promising that it would fulfil its debt repayment obligations
over the next two weeks.

https://euobserver.com/economic/128228


2. French intelligence bill set to give PM sweeping powers - 02/04/2015 09:24:39
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French lawmakers on Wednesday discussed an intelligence bill that aims to
give sweeping surveillance powers to internal security agencies and the
prime minister's office.

https://euobserver.com/justice/128234


3. Germany eyes obligatory ID for Schengen flights - 02/04/2015 09:24:50
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German interior minister Thomas de Maiziere has said the fact the air
passengers in the EU's borderless region only need to present a ticket to
board a plane is a "huge security problem".

https://euobserver.com/justice/128229


4. Most countries ignore EU's climate homework deadline - 01/04/2015 19:21:51
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All except a handful of the world's countries have ignored an EU-proposed
deadline for submitting climate pledges to the United Nations.

https://euobserver.com/environment/128227


5. ECB watchdog to open first investigations - 01/04/2015 09:34:58
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The ECB's new banking watchdog is launching its first investigations into
the actions of the EU's largest lenders.

https://euobserver.com/economic/128224


6. EU democracy tool fails to reach citizens - 01/04/2015 19:14:00
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The European Commission has indicated it is not going to make major changes
to the EU's participative democracy tool despite critics saying its
complexity has made it almost unworkable.

https://euobserver.com/political/128210

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

Mediterranean migration route has become more lethal - 02/04/2015 09:29:06
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128232


Report: EU to file antitrust charges against Google - 02/04/2015 09:28:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128230


Uber files complaint against ban in France, Germany, Spain - 02/04/2015 09:28:23
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128233


African Union opposes outsourcing migrants - 01/04/2015 18:26:25
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128226


Mexico backs off airline sanction threat on PNR - 01/04/2015 12:17:35
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128225

***** EUobserver - 03.04.2015 **********************************************

The European Business Summit (EBS), now in its 15th year, is the annual
forum of networking and debate for business leaders and decision makers in
Europe. It's an initiative of BUSINESSEUROPE and the Federation of
Enterprises in Belgium (FEB).

Visit our website for more information about this year's summit:
http://ebsummit.eu

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

1. EU spends millions to make next Facebook European - 02/04/2015 18:55:25
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Many of the online services most popular among Europeans were created in
the United States. The EU wants that to be different in the future.

https://euobserver.com/digital/128239


2. Bulgarian PM criticises France and Germany for accepting Crimea annexation - 02/04/2015 18:00:55
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Bulgaria's prime minister Boiko Borisov has criticised the leaders of
Germany and France for de facto accepting Russia's annexation of Ukraine's
Black Sea peninsula of Crimea.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/128238


3. Bulgaria breaks Islamist propaganda network - 02/04/2015 11:48:23
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Bulgaria, a transit country for the so-called foreign fighters traveling to
and from Iraq and Syria, is in the process of dismantling a radical
Islamist propaganda network of its own.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/128236

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

German lender takes ECB to court - 02/04/2015 10:01:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128235


Iran talks a 'few metres from finishing line' - 02/04/2015 09:37:59
https://euobserver.com/tickers/128231





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