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Friday, July 10, 2015

EU NEWS: 7.10.15

***** EUobserver - 08.07.2015 **********************************************

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On the eve of the European Council on Defence of 25th June, the European
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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************

1. Final deadline for Greece, as EU prepares for Grexit - 08/07/2015 00:19:19
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Greek government given "final deadline" until end of the week to present
reform proposals, with Juncker saying a detailed Grexit scenario is already
prepared.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129526


2. EP chief brokers internal deal on US trade court - 07/07/2015 20:36:42
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EP chief Schulz has stepped sorted out a mess in his old group's handling
of a TTIP text, on letting companies sue governments in special courts.

https://euobserver.com/institutional/129512


3. Questions raised on Tsipras' true euro intentions - 07/07/2015 18:48:07
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With no new Greek proposal at the summit on Tuesday, questions mount on
whether Tsipras really wants to keep Greece in the euro.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129515


4. EU envisages soft touch Energy Union - 08/07/2015 09:26:22
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According to an internal document, the commission is floating monitoring
and reporting instruments, but no strict measures to police proposed new
rules.

https://euobserver.com/energy/129535


5. Greece and Slovenia lead on public spending cuts - 07/07/2015 22:02:24
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Greece and Slovenia slashed public spending by over 10 percent in 2014,
easily the largest falls across the EU.

https://euobserver.com/news/129521


6. [Opinion] Iran deal poses geopolitical challenge for EU - 08/07/2015 09:17:47
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If or when Iran open to the world, there's no guarantee the EU will be its
preferred partner, amid competition from the China, Russia, and the US.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/129523


7. Belgian town 'opts out' of EU-US trade treaty - 07/07/2015 18:22:52
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A 2.5 sq km-town in the Brussels region has declared itself a "zone outside
of TTIP".

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129510

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

Eurozone recovery gains impetus - 08/07/2015 09:29:55
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129532


Moscovici: We must avoid Grexit - 08/07/2015 09:05:57
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129530


Federalists urge fast treaty change to stem euro crisis - 08/07/2015 09:05:14
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129529


Closing EU tax havens can help ending poverty, charity says - 08/07/2015 09:04:39
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129531


Every third Danish farmer close to bankruptcy - 08/07/2015 09:04:03
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129528

***** EUobserver - 07.07.2015 **********************************************

Stakeholders' Views

MORE DEFENCE FOR LESS MONEY
by ALDE Group

On the eve of the European Council on Defence of 25th June, the European
Parliament's Liberal group, ALDE, presented its Roadmap towards an
Integrated EU Military.

Watch the video: https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/129432.

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

1. Euro leaders expect Tsipras to make concessions - 07/07/2015 09:27:28
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A handful of euro states say Greek debt relief isn't taboo, but most
leaders expect Tsipras to make deep concessions despite his referendum
result.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129504


2. Shipping industry pleads for EU to save more migrants - 07/07/2015 08:31:45
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Shipping companies operating in the Mediterranean want the EU to give more
planes and boats to Triton, its multinational search and rescue flotilla.

https://euobserver.com/justice/129496


3. Tsipras gets cross-party backing before euro summit - 06/07/2015 18:11:26
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The Greek PM will present a new proposal for a deal Tuesday with the
backing of Greece's five main parties, amid concerns over the state of
Greek banks.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129490


4. European Commission takes hard line on Greece - 06/07/2015 15:51:18
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The Greek vote has widened the gap between Athens and its creditors,
according to the European Commission, indicating that the referendum was
all but irrelevant as the same problems remain.

https://euobserver.com/news/129487


5. ECB to decide on Greek funding Monday - 06/07/2015 09:34:12
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The euro fell in early trading in Asia, marking what could be a period of
market volatility in response to the Greek No.

https://euobserver.com/news/129485


6. [Opinion] No summer break for anti-free trade opposition - 07/07/2015 08:19:57
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Despite immense political effort, the trade conundrum is nowhere close to
being solved.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/129497

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

Juncker: Tsipras must explain vote, offer solutions - 07/07/2015 09:25:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129503


US and Japan urge Greece and creditors to strike deal - 07/07/2015 08:47:43
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129500


Hungarian MPs approve anti-migrant fence - 07/07/2015 08:47:11
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129501


Migrants 'suffer violent abuse' in Balkans - 07/07/2015 08:33:58
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129499


Civil society asks EP to stop US trade pact - 07/07/2015 08:33:33
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129498

***** EUobserver - 06.07.2015 **********************************************

Stakeholders' Views

MORE DEFENCE FOR LESS MONEY
by ALDE Group

On the eve of the European Council on Defence of 25th June, the European
Parliament's Liberal group, ALDE, presented its Roadmap towards an
Integrated EU Military.

Watch the video: https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/129432.

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

1. Emergency euro summit called on Greek No - 06/07/2015 00:00:04
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Euro leaders will gather Tuesday in Brussels for an emergency summit on
next steps after Greeks plunged their country and the wider eurozone into
uncertainty by voting No.

https://euobserver.com/news/129479


2. [Analysis] Battle lines drawn for UK referendum - 06/07/2015 08:59:29
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The Yes and No campaign teams are taking shape in the EU, despite
uncertainty on what Cameron will get in EU concessions before the vote.

https://euobserver.com/news/129409


3. [Analysis] Did Tsipras always want a euro exit? - 05/07/2015 10:52:37
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Did the Greek PM call a vote to save the bailout from parliamentary
rejection or to prepare a euro exit?

https://euobserver.com/news/129463


4. Varoufakis resigns ahead of new EU talks - 06/07/2015 08:31:21
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Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis announced the decision to step down
on his blog, saying creditors had indicated his presence would make talks
harder.

https://euobserver.com/news/129482


5. Far-left and far-right welcome Greek No - 05/07/2015 22:30:16
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Far-left and far-right European parties have hailed the Greek No, with the
far-right using it to bash EU institutions.

https://euobserver.com/political/129474


6. Greece says No to creditors - 05/07/2015 21:24:16
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In a result that sent shockwaves across the EU, around 60 percent of Greek
voters Sunday rejected the bailout reforms proposed by creditors.

https://euobserver.com/news/129470


7. [Interview] 'Europe needs Greece for its own security' - 05/07/2015 15:16:20
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Destabilisation of Greece could harm EU and Nato security, the country's
former military chief has warned.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129465


8. Greek voters resent EU pressure - 05/07/2015 11:30:17
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Faced with a choice many tell them is for or against Europe, some Greeks
might vote No in reaction to outside pressure.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129464

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

Former EU commissioner to advise on science advisors - 06/07/2015 08:37:50
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129484


Mogherini and Kerry send mixed signals on Iran deal - 06/07/2015 08:37:10
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129483


German eurosceptics elect anti-immigrant leader - 06/07/2015 08:14:38
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129481


Poland says Greeks victims of 'populism' - 05/07/2015 22:51:04
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129478


Greek defence minister questions IMF role - 05/07/2015 22:50:48
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129477

***** EUobserver - 05.07.2015 **********************************************

Stakeholders' Views

MORE DEFENCE FOR LESS MONEY
by ALDE Group

On the eve of the European Council on Defence of 25th June, the European
Parliament's Liberal group, ALDE, presented its Roadmap towards an
Integrated EU Military.

Watch the video: https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/129432.

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

1. Greeks head for knife-edge referendum - 04/07/2015 17:57:35
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Sunday's bailout referendum is the first in Greece for 40 years. It is not
clear when the final result will be known.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129461


2. [Opinion] Yes or No - the consequences will be dire - 04/07/2015 17:57:45
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The EU shares the blame for this sad and avoidable situation. It should do
some soul-searching while it watches up to 10 million Greek voters make
their fateful decision on Sunday.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/129462

***** EUobserver - 04.07.2015 **********************************************

Stakeholders' Views

MORE DEFENCE FOR LESS MONEY
by ALDE Group

On the eve of the European Council on Defence of 25th June, the European
Parliament's Liberal group, ALDE, presented its Roadmap towards an
Integrated EU Military.

Watch the video: https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/129432.

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

1. 'It's Greeks against Greeks' - 04/07/2015 09:29:37
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It was a tale of two Greeces on Friday night as tens of thousands took to
the streets of Athens for the last evening of campaigning ahead of Sunday's
referendum on bailout reforms.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129460


2. Spain's anti-protest 'gag' law comes into force amid strong criticism - 03/07/2015 18:41:32
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A new anti-protest law in Spain clamping down on protests or spreading
information about protests has been criticised as undermining fundamental
human rights.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129459


3. [Agenda] Greece, Greece, and Greece on EU agenda This WEEK - 03/07/2015 15:27:59
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The Greek referendum eclipses EU affairs next week. But an EP vote on the
US trade pact and Srebrenica politics merit attention.

https://euobserver.com/agenda/129454


4. Investor court issue still bedevils US trade vote - 03/07/2015 16:45:27
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Socialists say new US trade text has killed ISDS. The centre-right say it's
ISDS under a different name, ahead of a crunch vote next week.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129457


5. [Analysis] 'Sharing economy' masks cold business interest - 03/07/2015 16:34:05
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The phrase suggests a friendly, hippie-like world, but there are reasons
why many courts in Europe have banned UberPop.

https://euobserver.com/connected/129452

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

Tsipras: IMF report is 'vindication' of government position - 03/07/2015 15:24:59
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129456


EU debt fund says Greece is in 'default' - 03/07/2015 15:23:29
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129455


Juncker: No vote will 'dramatically weaken' Greece's position - 03/07/2015 12:58:34
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129451


Uber suspends UberPop service in France - 03/07/2015 12:23:08
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129450


France rejects Assange's asylum request - 03/07/2015 12:17:09
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129449


***** EUobserver - 09.07.2015 **********************************************

Stakeholders' Views

MORE DEFENCE FOR LESS MONEY
by ALDE Group

On the eve of the European Council on Defence of 25th June, the European
Parliament's Liberal group, ALDE, presented its Roadmap towards an
Integrated EU Military.

Watch the video: https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/129432.

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

1. MEPs berate Greek PM in lively debate - 08/07/2015 15:41:57
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MEPs from the main political groups gave Greek PM Tsipras a verbal beating
for not being specific enough on reform plans for his country.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129544


2. Russia plays politics with Balkan genocide - 09/07/2015 09:28:02
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Russia has vetoed a UN resolution on Srebrenica, as EU powers repeat
promise on Balkan enlargement.

https://euobserver.com/foreign/129559


3. Multinationals must publish tax payments, MEPs say - 08/07/2015 18:37:08
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MEPs have backed rules that would require multinationals to report their
tax payments on a country-by-country basis.

https://euobserver.com/news/129548


4. MEPs set course on US trade talks - 08/07/2015 19:07:57
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EU-US trade talks should be transparent and protect workers' rights and
personal data, MEPs have said, while rejecting a private arbitration court.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129550


5. [Interview] EU states' dilemma: more milk or clean air - 08/07/2015 19:14:32
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MEP Julie Girling is steering an air pollution bill through the European
Parliament, as national governments try to lower targets.

https://euobserver.com/environment/129549


6. [Opinion] Why Asians should not be spooked by Grexit - 09/07/2015 09:29:54
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With the Chinese stock market drawing attention, a possible Grexit would
have less impact globally and the Eurozone could effectively tackle the
crisis in Europe without much global turmoil.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/129552


7. Croatia's troubled bridge project - 09/07/2015 09:09:25
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An new bridge linking south Croatia to its northern tip across the Adriatic
Sea will have powerful historical and political resonance for the region.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129534


8. [Opinion] EU-funded lobbyists - why do they exist? - 08/07/2015 09:47:53
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On what basis does the European Commission decide which NGO to give money?

https://euobserver.com/opinion/129505

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

Founder of anti-euro AfD quits party - 09/07/2015 09:24:55
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129556


Top earners in Finland pay big into state coffers - 09/07/2015 09:24:11
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129557


Berlusconi convicted of bribery, escapes jail - 09/07/2015 09:23:46
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129555


Merkel says EU to help Balkans on migrants - 09/07/2015 09:23:07
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129553


US snooped on Merkel for decades - 09/07/2015 09:22:49
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129558

***** EUobserver - 10.07.2015 **********************************************

Stakeholders' Views

MORE DEFENCE FOR LESS MONEY
by ALDE Group

On the eve of the European Council on Defence of 25th June, the European
Parliament's Liberal group, ALDE, presented its Roadmap towards an
Integrated EU Military.

Watch the video: https://euobserver.com/stakeholders/129432.

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

1. Tsipras agrees to more austerity in exchange for more aid - 10/07/2015 06:48:24
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The Greek government has unveiled plans for a ?13 billion austerity budget
in a last-ditch attempt to secure a debt deal with its EU creditors.

https://euobserver.com/news/129570


2. EU ministers still at odds on relocating 40,000 migrants - 10/07/2015 09:29:20
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EU interior ministers in Luxembourg on Thursday failed to reach an
agreement on how to relocate 40,000 migrants, deferring the final decision
til 20 July.

https://euobserver.com/justice/129578


3. Tusk urges creditors to mellow on Greek debt - 09/07/2015 15:10:27
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Tusk has said Greece's creditors should consider debt sustainability if
Athens tables realistic reform, in what amounts to a more active role in
the crisis by the former Polish PM.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129561


4. [Focus] EP adopts 'watered down' copyright report - 10/07/2015 09:29:16
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MEPs have adopted a keenly-awaited text on what kind of proposals they
would like to see in the European Commission's forthcoming copyright reform
- but it has been roundly criticised by all sides.

https://euobserver.com/connected/129577

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

French top team in Athens to assist Greek government - 10/07/2015 09:07:38
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129574


Greece needs debt haircut, says Germany's Schaeuble - 10/07/2015 09:05:34
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129573


Greek newspapers running out of paper - 10/07/2015 09:04:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129575


Poland says 'sorry' for MEP's Nazi salute - 10/07/2015 09:03:55
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129572


European growth half of global average, says IMF - 10/07/2015 09:03:02
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129571



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