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Saturday, July 18, 2015

EU NEWS: 7.17.15

***** EUobserver - 14.07.2015 **********************************************

Stakeholders' Views

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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. Britain to block Greece short-term funding solution - 14/07/2015 09:29:23
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As Greece needs ?7 billion before next Monday, UK refuses to contribute
through a EU emergency fund.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129637


2. EU agriculture ministers pummel GMO opt-out plan - 14/07/2015 09:24:20
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The EU commission wants to give countries the power to ban GMOs. "It's not
useful, it's impracticable, and it's likely to bring a large majority
against it", was one reaction.

https://euobserver.com/environment/129631


3. Romania's PM in corruption and money laundering charges - 14/07/2015 09:29:07
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Romania's centre-left prime minister Victor Ponta is refusing to resign
despite being indicted with corruption in a case that stems back to his
time as a lawyer.

https://euobserver.com/political/129636


4. Greece capitulates at EU summit - 13/07/2015 13:21:27
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"There will be no Grexit", Juncker said on Sunday's summit deal, which saw
Greece capitulate, and which could still fall foul of Greek, German, or
Finnish MPs.

https://euobserver.com/news/129625


5. Greek deal: details and next steps - 13/07/2015 12:50:30
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Monday's deal is just the first step in a long process to unlock ?86bn of
new aid, as well as ?12bn in "bridge-financing".

https://euobserver.com/economic/129626


6. EU expected to announce Iran deal - 14/07/2015 09:25:33
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Iran and world powers have reached a nuclear deal with the potential to
transform Middle East politics, sources report.

https://euobserver.com/foreign/129638


7. Dijsselbloem re-elected as Eurogroup chief - 13/07/2015 18:28:59
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Dijsselbloem has been re-elected as president of the Eurogroup in the
aftermath of the Greece summit, despite a rocky start to his first term.

https://euobserver.com/institutional/129627


8. Greece: The troika strikes back - 13/07/2015 19:09:46
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Officials from creditor institutions - the so-called troika - is to resume
Greek supervision, in what critics say is an erosion of democracy.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129628


9. [Opinion] The EU's darkest day - 13/07/2015 18:56:53
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Monday July 13 will go down in history as the day Greece lost its
independence, the day democracy died in the country that invented it and
the day the EU took a decisive step towards self-destruction.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/129629

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

Hungary begins constructing wall along Serbia border - 14/07/2015 09:20:32
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129635


Greek bailout plan is  'new Versailles Treaty', says Varoufakis - 14/07/2015 09:20:21
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129630


Greece misses second payment to IMF - 14/07/2015 09:19:02
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129632


Spain fined for faulty statistics - 14/07/2015 09:18:02
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129634


Bulgaria wants gradual accession to Schengen in October - 14/07/2015 09:17:52
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129633

***** EUobserver - 13.07.2015 **********************************************

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 signal breakthrough on Greece - 13/07/2015 09:09:16
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Eurozone leaders reached agreement over a new Greek bailout Monday morning,
after more than 16 hours of edgy talks

https://euobserver.com/economic/129616


2. Moment of truth for Merkel on Greece - 12/07/2015 16:57:43
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Merkel will make the ultimate decision on Greece on Sunday, at a summit
whose outcome will have major implications for the future of Europe.

https://euobserver.com/political/129602


3. 'Provocative' Germany pushed Greece talks to the edge - 13/07/2015 08:39:29
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German threat of temporary Grexit and calls for control of Greek state have
given rise to one of the most bitter EU summits in history.

https://euobserver.com/political/129610

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

Cameron to seek opt-outs from EU jobs laws, reports say - 13/07/2015 09:04:55
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129617


Mogherini says Libya deal is 'important step' - 13/07/2015 09:04:38
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129615


Romanian PM steps down as party leader - 13/07/2015 09:04:11
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129614


Euro summit reach unanimous agreement on Greek bailout - 13/07/2015 09:03:22
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129619


Greek deal in sight at euro summit - 13/07/2015 08:58:36
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129618

***** EUobserver - 12.07.2015 **********************************************

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. Greek bailout decision delayed amid confusion - 12/07/2015 04:04:54
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Eurozone ministers will meet again on Sunday, amid German ideas of a
temporary Grexit and Finland's warning it cannot agree a deal.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129591


2. EU, UK 'deplore' violence at Srebrenica memorial - 11/07/2015 17:33:44
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Serb PM Vucic fled the Srebrenica memorial on Saturday after being hit by a
stone. EU officials praised him for going in the first place.

https://euobserver.com/foreign/129590

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

Serb PM hit by stone at Srebrenica memorial - 11/07/2015 16:27:01
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129589


Schaeuble says Greek proposal 'far from sufficient' - 11/07/2015 15:57:07
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129588


Sapin praises Greek government's 'determination' - 11/07/2015 15:12:05
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129587


Dijsselbloem: There is a major issue of trust - 11/07/2015 15:07:22
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129586


Dombrovskis: We're clearly making progress - 11/07/2015 14:57:23
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129585

***** EUobserver - 11.07.2015 **********************************************

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. Greek parliament backs austerity plans - 11/07/2015 08:48:30
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The Greek parliament on Saturday backed the government's proposed package
of austerity measures to obtain a third bailout sending a positive signal
to a key meeting of euro finance ministers later today.

https://euobserver.com/news/129584


2. Greek shops, cafes hit by capital controls - 10/07/2015 18:18:26
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Some Greeks are buying gold and laptops in case they lose their savings.
But capital controls have put many small businesses in jeopardy.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129583


3. [Feature] Activists call for EU and US to blacklist Russian propagandists - 10/07/2015 18:35:34
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It might sound like a travesty of EU values on free press, but serious
people are saying fake Russian journalists should be blacklisted.

https://euobserver.com/foreign/129582


4. [Analysis] The EU parliament's big, fat Greek moment - 10/07/2015 18:51:40
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Verhoftstadt's viral speech; EP servers crashing: The EU parliament came
into its own this week in the Greece debate.

https://euobserver.com/political/129579


5. [Opinion] Europe must play stronger role in cyber security - 10/07/2015 17:58:50
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Europe must play a stronger role in global cyber security, which is
becoming an increasingly strategic arena.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/129560

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

EU population increases by 1 million - 10/07/2015 17:50:59
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129581


UN: Greece needs help with migrants - 10/07/2015 17:50:30
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129580

***** EUobserver - 15.07.2015 **********************************************

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 asks Greek MPs to approve 'bad deal' - 15/07/2015 09:27:37
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The Greek PM said on TV the alternative to the bailout was "disorderly
bankruptcy", ahead of a crucial Greek vote on the euro-summit accord.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129650


2. Iran deal complicates EU-Israel relations - 15/07/2015 09:29:15
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EU and US leaders have said the Iran deal paves the way for new relations
with the Islamic Republic, widening their differences with Israel.

https://euobserver.com/foreign/129651


3. Macedonia PM to leave as part of political deal - 15/07/2015 09:29:31
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Macedonia's four largest political parties have reached a deal that will
see prime minister Nikola Gruevski resign.

https://euobserver.com/foreign/129648


4. Finance ministers fail to decide bridge financing for Greece - 14/07/2015 18:53:10
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EU finance ministers have tasked a group of experts to find out how to
raise ?7 billion for Greece before next Monday when a ECB repayment is due.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129642


5. National parliaments gear up for Greek bailout vote - 15/07/2015 09:29:56
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Eurozone parliaments and governments are gearing up to decide whether to
back a third bailout package for Greece worth ?86 billion.

https://euobserver.com/political/129649

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

Eurogroup to talk bridge financing Greece by phone - 15/07/2015 09:29:19
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129645


US treasury secretary to meet Draghi, Schäuble, Sapin - 15/07/2015 09:24:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129646


France and UK set up special zone for trucks at Calais - 15/07/2015 09:23:43
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129644


Greece had only three allies in bailout negotiations - 15/07/2015 09:21:42
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129643


Greece needs much more debt relief, says IMF report - 14/07/2015 15:54:35
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129641

***** EUobserver - 16.07.2015 **********************************************



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

1. Greek MPs pass bailout austerity laws - 16/07/2015 08:12:31
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Greek MPs have passed the laws needed for a third bailout, amid bitter
debate, and amid fresh German remarks that a Greece euro-exit might be
best.

https://euobserver.com/news/129661


2. Britain to accept Greek short-term loan - 16/07/2015 09:29:59
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The UK will not oppose a ?7 billion emergency loan for Greece following a
deal with the European Commission that interweaves the EU's two major
political headaches: Grexit and Brexit.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129667


3. EU commission proposes controversial short-term funding for Greece - 15/07/2015 17:42:57
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The EU commission has proposed providing Greece with a bridging loan from
an EU bailout fund in spite of strong opposition from London.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129655


4. MH17 culprits still not identified, one year on - 16/07/2015 09:14:24
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One year after the disaster which saw EU impose Russia sanctions, Kremlin
continues to block international enquiry at the UN.

https://euobserver.com/foreign/129666


5. MEPs back blanket collection of airline passenger data - 15/07/2015 18:49:21
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A majority of MEPs in the civil liberties committee agreed to start talks
with member states on an EU passenger names record bill.

https://euobserver.com/justice/129658


6. Farmers must help clean up air, MEPs say - 15/07/2015 16:17:42
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The European Parliament's environment committee has agreed that farmers
should also contribute to cleaning up air pollution.

https://euobserver.com/environment/129654


7. [Opinion] EU should stick up for journalists in Western Balkans - 15/07/2015 10:18:47
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It's not easy to be an investigative journalist in the Western Balkans.

https://euobserver.com/opinion/129647

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

Euro ministers to discuss Greece bailout compliance - 16/07/2015 09:23:21
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129668


Greece blocks pharmaceutical exports - 16/07/2015 09:18:32
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129664


EU bank stress tests to start in 2016 - 16/07/2015 08:53:57
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129665


2,700 migrants rescued off Italy on Wednesday - 16/07/2015 08:43:56
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129662


French parliament votes in favour of Greek bailout deal - 15/07/2015 18:52:56
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129659

***** EUobserver - 17.07.2015 **********************************************



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

1. Lagarde: No IMF in Greek bailout without debt relief - 17/07/2015 09:25:23
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The IMF chief said the Greek bailout plan is not viable if creditors do not
restructure Greece's debt.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129684


2. German MPs vote on Greece amid misgivings - 17/07/2015 09:21:55
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German MPs will today vote on whether to open talks on a new ?86bn Greek
bailout, amid growing misgivings in the governing party and in public
opinion.

https://euobserver.com/news/129680


3. 'Sickening' MH17 footage released on remembrance day - 17/07/2015 09:24:46
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New video footage has emerged of the crash site of flight MH17 in east
Ukraine, one year after the passenger plane was shot down.

https://euobserver.com/foreign/129685


4. EU divorce ruling puts pressure on non-nationals - 17/07/2015 09:28:16
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Divorce is usually a difficult experience. But after a new EU ruling, for a
spouse who is not an EU citizen, it could become a nightmare.

https://euobserver.com/justice/129676


5. Greek banks expected to reopen on Monday - 16/07/2015 18:40:59
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The ECB has increased a liquidity lifeline for Greek banks, while the
Eurogroup approved, in principle, the opening of bailout talks.

https://euobserver.com/economic/129679


6. Next bank stress tests in 2016, EU watchdog says - 16/07/2015 12:03:44
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The EU banking watchdog will hold its next round of stress tests early next
year to see if banks could survive a repeat of the 2008 crisis.

https://euobserver.com/news/129660


7. Migrant surge creates tension on Hungary-Serbia border - 16/07/2015 18:47:47
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The thick acacia and pine forest covering the border area between Hungary
and Serbia is littered with torn-up Greek asylum documents.

https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/129675

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

Former EU Council chief to get nobility status - 17/07/2015 09:30:01
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129683


Portugal to start selling golden visas, again - 17/07/2015 09:27:02
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129681


Gas can help Cyprus to reunite, says Juncker - 16/07/2015 18:12:53
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129678


Juncker praises Cyprus on bailout compliance - 16/07/2015 18:07:55
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129677


Eurogroup gives green light to Greek bailout negotiations - 16/07/2015 15:34:44
https://euobserver.com/tickers/129674





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