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This Week's Top Stories
=======================
1. Passport-free travel arrives at newcomers' airports
2. WTO rejects EU beef hormone ban but raps US, Canada
3. Eurozone struggles to cope with 'inflation spiral'
4. EU launches in-depth probe of Northern Rock bailout
5. Same-sex couples entitled to partner's pension: EU court
6. Italian mozzarella producers welcome Brussels' reprieve

Publisher's Note
================
The European Parliament's Constitutional Affairs Committee
this week called for a toughening of rules for the
thousands of lobbyists that congregate around the
Brussels institutions.

Recommendations include a mandatory public register for
lobbyists, as well as a code of conduct and sanctions for
those who flaunt it. Lobbyists and law firms would have to
disclose costs associated with lobbying, while NGOs would be
required to state their budgets and main funding sources.

Lobbying forms an essential part of the business of the EU
institutions and makes an important contribution to policy-
making. MEPs believe their report can also ensure "a level
playing field to lobbies and increase transparency".
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207068804.17

Regards,

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1. Passport-free travel arrives at newcomers' airports
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Border checks at airports in nine Schengen area newcomers
vanished at midnight on Sunday, allowing 400 million people
passport-free travel in the 24-country zone.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1206835323.02

2. WTO rejects EU beef hormone ban but raps US, Canada
------------------------------------------------------
The World Trade Organisation has ruled that the EU, United
States and Canada failed to respect global trade rules in a
long-running row over beef treated with growth hormones.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1206976621.9

3. Eurozone struggles to cope with 'inflation spiral'
-----------------------------------------------------
Consumer prices in the eurozone surged in March to the
highest level since the bloc was formed in 1999, official
data shows, fuelling concerns of an "inflation spiral".
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1206976628.55

4. EU launches in-depth probe of Northern Rock bailout
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The Commission has launched an in-depth state-aid
investigation into British authorities' bailout of the
recently nationalised British bank Northern Rock.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207126920.19

5. Same-sex couples entitled to partner's pension: EU court
------------------------------------------------------------
The EU's highest court has ruled that the surviving partner
in a registered same-sex couple may be entitled to a
deceased partner's pension.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207068764.41

6. Italian mozzarella producers welcome Brussels' reprieve
----------------------------------------------------------
For Italian mozzarella producers, the Commission's decision
to back off from a threatened import ban on the cheese
prevented the crisis in the industry from becoming a real
disaster.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1206973021.56

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Inside the EU Institutions
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Council Watch
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Financial crisis: finance chiefs faced pressure on Friday
and Saturday to come up with concrete actions for fighting
the financial crisis in the face of divisions on the best
strategy.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207218721.03
Polish parliament ratifies EU treaty
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207135020.05
Philippe Starck artistic boss of France's presidency
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207078321.38
Belgium against Blair for EU presidency
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207072020.81
Tourism must not destroy Med environment: ministers
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207241221.96
http://www.eubusiness.com/European_Council

Commission Watch
----------------
Australia: EC chief Jose Manuel Barroso and Australian Prime
Minister Kevin Rudd announced on Wednesday an agreement to
upgrade relations through a new partnership deal.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207152120.96
Commission keeps the door ajar for Ukraine
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207228620.64
Commissioner sees light at end of Cyprus tunnel
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207155720.63
Eurozone record inflation a growing concern: Almunia
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207144920.19
Commissioner raises threat of Olympics boycott
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1206784032.09
http://www.eubusiness.com/Commission

Euro-Parliament Watch
---------------------
Climate change: Parliament's Temporary Committee on Climate
Change has adopted its interim report examining the
scientific data on climate change.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Environ/climate-change.51
Party closure case hits Turkey's image in Europe: MEP
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207068767.04

This week, a joint hearing of the Development Committee and
the Human Rights Subcommittee on Wednesday called for more
pressure to be put on the Burmese generals' regime through
better targeted sanctions. In other meetings, MEPs reviewed
progress on human rights in the world in 2007; the Foreign
Affairs Committee heard Enlargement Commissioner Rehn say
the EU wants the Western Balkans to become as "normal,
prosperous and boring" as Scandinavia, with the help of
Stabilisation and Association Agreements; and Androula
Vassiliou, the Cypriot Commissioner designate for Public
Health, Food Safety, Animal Health and Welfare appeared
before the Environment Committee for a three-hour grilling.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Europarl

EU diary
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11-13 Apr, Environment Ministers informal
14 Apr, Agriculture and Fisheries Council
14-16 Apr, Ministers for Competitiveness informal
17-18 Apr, Ministers for Health informal
17-18 Apr, Justice and Home Affairs Council

The Week Ahead: http://www.eubusiness.com/events/EUcalendar
Long-term diary: http://www.eubusiness.com/events/eu-diary

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Comment
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Commenting on our piece "EU's biofuels target could be
amended amid concerns", Basil Miller writes:

"Running scared is not the answer. Setting sustainability
standards and second-generation cellulose-to-ethanol
technology are the ways forward, emphasised in the
REFUEL report and at other forums recently."
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1205453856.32
Discussion: http://www.eubusiness.com/discussion

EUevents
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23 Apr, San Sebastian: International Public e-Procurement
http://www.eubusiness.com/events/eipa.08

24 Apr, Brussels: EU in International Affairs 2008
http://www.eubusiness.com/events/eu-international-affairs.08
More events: http://www.eubusiness.com/events

EUpress
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EEB: MEPs miss chance to protect workers from chemicals
http://www.eubusiness.com/Environ/eeb.08-04-03

BEUC: White Paper on Private Enforcement
http://www.eubusiness.com/Competition/beuc.08-04-03

Alter-EU: EU lobbying transparency - some way to go
http://www.eubusiness.com/Institutions/alter-eu.08-04-02

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EC probe into UK restructuring aid package for Northern Rock
http://www.eubusiness.com/Competition/northern-rock-eu.01
More guides: http://www.eubusiness.com/guides

EUjobs
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Other news on EUbusiness this week
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EU, US, China plan high-level product safety meeting 3-Apr
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207241220.37
Eurozone business activity slows in March 3-Apr
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207215120.58
EU approves Heineken Scottish-Newcastle purchase 3-Apr
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207230420.46
EU court rules against PKK's inclusion on terror list 3-Apr
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207221420.93
EU approves Polish state aid for coal industry 2-Apr
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207134121.0
EU regulators probe state-aid for Britain's Channel 4 2-Apr
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207130520.67
EU regrets increase of Russian export duties for wood 1-Apr
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1207068785.42
France, Germany close to deal on auto emissions 31-Mar
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1206953226.92

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This Week's Top Stories
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1. Proposed alternative energy sector reform a 'step forward'
2. EU, aviation industry to fund research into green aircraft
3. Eurozone business activity weakest in over three years
4. German firms drawn to eastern Europe and China
5. Brazil offers EU new farm list to get beef ban lifted
6. EU offers prize of gold for choosing two-euro coin design

Publisher's Note
================
This week's planned signing of an EU cooperation deal with
Serbia has been scrapped, following what the European
Commission terms the "obstruction" of Serbia's prime minister.

The Union's foreign ministers made the offer of a deal with
Serbia on political dialogue, free trade, visa relaxation and
educational cooperation just days before the country's
election run-off on Sunday, and before an expected
declaration of independence by Kosovo.

Following the intervention of nationalist PM Vojislav
Kostunica, who opposes rapprochement with the EU, the
standoff has paralysed the work of the government. The
EC, for its part, has made clear that the EU commitment
is firm and "the invitation remains on the table".
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202386621.5

Regards,

Nick Prag
Publisher, EUbusiness

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1. Proposed alternative energy sector reform a 'step forward'
-------------------------------------------------------------
The Commission said on Thursday that an alternative by a group
of EU members to plans to split up big energy groups was a
"step forward," but the panel also signalled reservations.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202395629.51
Industry shelving investments over EU emissions plans
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202313722.44

2. EU, aviation industry to fund research into green aircraft
-------------------------------------------------------------
The EU and the aerospace industry have launched a project to
pump EUR 1.6 billion into less polluting aviation technology
over the coming seven years.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202232727.91

3. Eurozone business activity weakest in over three years
---------------------------------------------------------
A service sector slump in January plunged business activity in
the nations sharing the euro to the lowest level in over three
years, a widely watched survey shows.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202216569.24

4. German firms drawn to eastern Europe and China
-------------------------------------------------
German firms that move activities abroad head above all to
eastern Europe and China, and then to other EU member
states, according to a study released Thursday.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202376722.97

5. Brazil offers EU new farm list to get beef ban lifted
--------------------------------------------------------
Brazil will next week give the EU a revised list of cattle
farms it believes meet EU beef import requirements in a bid
to get a European ban on its meat lifted.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202401923.83

6. EU offers prize of gold for choosing two-euro coin design
------------------------------------------------------------
EU citizens are being invited to vote for the design of a
special two-euro coin to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the
launch of the common European currency, with a golden prize
to lure entries.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1201887122.48

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Inside the EU Institutions
==========================

Council Watch
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Reform Treaty: France's lower house of parliament on Thursday
approved the European Union's new reform treaty, three years
after rebellious French voters shot down the EU's ill-fated
constitution.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202402825.54
Slovakia postpones EU treaty ratification
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202402821.03
Could Ireland torpedo Europe's plans again?
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202398338.22
Portuguese parliament rejects treaty referendum
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202421721.6
Campaigners seek to "Stop Blair" becoming EU president
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202384821.13
Juncker warns Russia over sovereign wealth fund
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202359620.65
http://www.eubusiness.com/European_Council

Commission Watch
----------------
Societe Generale: SocGen's failure to uncover a rogue trading
scandal earlier is "inexcusable", Services Commissioner
Charlie McCreevy said in a speech, accusing the bank of
"abject carelessness".
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202386628.2
Croatia to close negotiating chapters with EU by 2009
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202327221.89
Development Commissioner eyes breakthrough on Kenya visit
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202398321.11
http://www.eubusiness.com/Commission

Euro-Parliament Watch
---------------------
Serbia: Parliament president Poettering said Tuesday the EU
should make clear it would eventually accept both Serbia and
Kosovo in hopes of easing tensions over the smaller
country's independence.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202216553.48
MEPs urge Putin to allow treatment for former Yukos exec
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202309222.05
Euro-MP praises Croatia for refugee returns
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202401031.03

Also this week, a delegation from the Temporary Committee on
Climate Change, visiting New Delhi, welcomed India's
readiness to be part of an international climate agreement.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Europarl

EU diary
--------
11-12 Feb, EU - Arab League meeting
14 Feb, Education, Youth and Culture Council
18 Feb, Agriculture and Fisheries Council
18-19 Feb, General Affairs and External Relations Council
19-21 Feb, European Parliament plenary
21-22 Feb, Informal Meeting of EU Defence Ministers
25-26 Feb, Competitiveness Council
28 Feb, Justice and Home Affairs
28 Feb, Transport, Telecoms and Energy Council

The Week Ahead: http://www.eubusiness.com/events/EUcalendar
Long-term diary: http://www.eubusiness.com/events/eu-diary

EUbusiness Community
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Comment
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Commenting on our piece "Eight member states oppose EU plan
to split up energy giants", Mike Parr writes:

"There is no particular reason why one needs integrated energy
companies (i.e. the company that owns and operates the power
stations also owns the grid to transmit power). The recent
raids in Germany (Bundeskartelampt plus EC) suggest that
there is widespread anti-competitive behaviour. By splitting
ownership of power generation and grid, the EC addresses
causes rather than symptoms."
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1201724221.94
Discussion: http://www.eubusiness.com/discussion

EUpress
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UEAPME: Small Business Act: beware of the paper tiger
http://www.eubusiness.com/SMEs/ueapme.press.08-02-07

EEB: Commission Proposal out of Fuel
http://www.eubusiness.com/Environ/eeb-press.08-01-24

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EUevents
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12 Mar, Brussels: World Biofuels Markets Congress
http://www.eubusiness.com/events/world-biofuels-markets.08

24 Apr, Berlin: EU in International Affairs Conference 2008
http://www.eubusiness.com/events/eu-international-affairs.08
More events: http://www.eubusiness.com/events

EUguides
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Cotton: EU development priority
http://www.eubusiness.com/Development/cotton-development-guide

Guide to the euro
http://www.eubusiness.com/Euro/the-euro-guide
More guides: http://www.eubusiness.com/guides

EUjobs
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Project Assistant, International Union for Health Promotion
http://www.eubusiness.com/Jobs/iuhpe-job.08-02-07

Officer, Aviation Security, EFTA Surveillance Authority
http://www.eubusiness.com/Jobs/efta-job.08-02-07
More jobs: http://www.eubusiness.com/jobs

EUlinks
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Clean sky website
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Euro design contest
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More links: http://www.eubusiness.com/links

EUbooks
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Leisure Airlines of Europe
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Serbia (The Bradt Travel Guide)
http://www.eubusiness.com/Books/serbia-bradt-travel-guide
More books: http://www.eubusiness.com/EUbooks

Other news on EUbusiness this week
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EU urges Gazprom, Ukraine to resolve gas dispute 7-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202404626.55
Commission sets EU research institute in motion 7-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/Rd/eit.12
EU poised for anti-dumping probe of Chinese candles 6-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202314621.6
Ukrainians block border crossing with Poland 6-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202313732.49
EU mulls WTO action on Chinese media restrictions 6-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202300221.12
RWE taps into EU's Nabucco gas pipeline 6-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202235423.21
Bosnia police reforms stall again 6-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202230020.62
Lithuania seeks EU deal to boost reactor life-span 5-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202217433.57
Eurozone retail sales weaker than expected December 5-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202216521.59
EU warns Bulgaria, Romania on corruption 5-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202127420.55
EU to boost ties with energy-rich Azerbaijan 4-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1202141822.14
Commission targets Germany over pharmacy rules 2-Feb
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1201871822.86

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This Week's Top Stories
=======================
1. Europe voices ethical doubts over 'Frankenfood'
2. EU sounds new alarm about mobile phone bills
3. EU seeks to 'lift smokescreen' on Boeing WTO claims
4. EU launches antitrust probe into pharmaceutical sector
5. EU launches new antitrust probes against Microsoft
6. Culture capital celebrations hit high note in Liverpool

Publisher's Note
================
The European Parliament this week ended five years of
discussion by backing plans to make it easier for people
to shop across borders for the best deals on consumer
credit loans.

The plans require lenders to give standard, comparable
information for consumer credit across Europe. They also
increase consumer rights when they contract such loans,
which are often used for holidays and cars.

Consumers' organisation BEUC says the plans fail to tackle
problems of over-indebtedness, while the European Banking
Federation says too many national discretions still remain.
The main gap, however, is probably that the new rules do
not cover home mortgages - in the news lately due to
increasing concern over the meltdown in the US
sub-prime lending market.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200497527.79

Regards,

Nick Prag
Publisher, EUbusiness

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1. Europe voices ethical doubts over 'Frankenfood'
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A European report voicing ethical misgivings over cloned
animal products on Thursday fuelled a growing debate in the
EU on "frankenfood", despite approvals granted this week by
US food authorities.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200591121.98
EU seeks to ease 'Frankenfood' fears
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200331922.63

2. EU sounds new alarm about mobile phone bills
-----------------------------------------------
Mobile phone users in Europe are often billed 20 per cent
more than the actual time of their calls because they are
charged by the minute, the Commission said on Thursday.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200580323.83

3. EU seeks to 'lift smokescreen' on Boeing WTO claims
------------------------------------------------------
EU officials said they would seek to "lift the smokescreen"
on US subsidies to rival aerospace giant Boeing when
hearings on a long-running subsidy dispute resumed at
the World Trade Organisation.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200484021.69

4. EU launches antitrust probe into pharmaceutical sector
---------------------------------------------------------
The Commission has launched an antitrust probe into the
pharmaceutical industry on concerns about uncompetitive
behaviour in the sector.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200480421.22

5. EU launches new antitrust probes against Microsoft
-----------------------------------------------------
EU competition regulators have launched two new antitrust
probes against Microsoft, opening fresh fronts in their
battle against the US software giant's dominant market
power.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200323822.64

6. Culture capital celebrations hit high note in Liverpool
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The British city of Liverpool continued festivities to mark
the start of its year as European Capital of Culture over
the weekend with an all-star musical about its rich history.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200181622.05

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Council Watch
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Presidency: Slovenian PM Janez Jansa has vowed to focus on
"substance" rather than style at the helm of the EU, with
his country's presidency overshadowed by that of France.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200484921.83
French deputies adopt constitutional change for EU treaty
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200515522.69
Belgium vows to go into overdrive to ratify treaty
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200497521.8
Blair charms France's ruling party amid talk of EU top job
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200160921.49
http://www.eubusiness.com/European_Council

Commission Watch
----------------
Anti-dumping: Trade Commissioner Mandelson said on Monday
that plans to shake up rules against nations which sell
goods at below cost price were being shelved due to a
lack of consensus.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200312122.37
Barroso refuses to compromise on greenhouse plan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200480430.55
Barroso to join London meeting on economy
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200513721.83
http://www.eubusiness.com/Commission

Euro-Parliament Watch
---------------------
Egypt: MEPs adopted a resolution on Thursday criticising
Egypt's human rights record, as Cairo threatened to sever
ties with the assembly and summoned EU ambassadors to
complain.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200583921.99
Parliament calls for more funding for automotive R&D
http://www.eubusiness.com/Environ/automotive-rd.45
MEPs call for Kenya aid freeze
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200587522.86

At this week's plenary session, Parliament adopted the
consumer credit directive; called for barriers to adult
learning to be lifted; adopted a draft Council decision
converting Europol into an EU agency; adopted a report on
remote sensing applications developed within the CAP; and
a report encouraging the participation of women in the
technology sector; called for more regional cooperation in
the Black Sea and South Caucasus regions; and backed an EU
strategy on the rights of the child.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Europarl

EU diary
--------
21 Jan, Agriculture and Fisheries Council
22 Jan, Economic and Financial Affairs Council
24 Jan, EU Presidency - OSCE Permanent Council
24-26 Jan, Justice and Home Affairs ministers, informal
28-29 Jan, Gen'l Affairs and Ext'l Relations Council
29 Jan-2 Feb, Employment, Social Affairs, Gender Equality

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http://www.eubusiness.com/Environ/greenpeace-press.08-01-17

BEUC: Statement on Consumer Credit
http://www.eubusiness.com/Consumer/beuc-press.08-01-16

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Other news on EUbusiness this week
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EU climate measures 'threaten German industry' 17-Jan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200576720.98
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http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200570421.72
EU, Ukraine resolve final obstacle to WTO membership 17-Jan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200566821.86
US consumers unfazed by GM foods 17-Jan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200557822.17
Ukrainians block crossing to Poland to protest visa regime
16-Jan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200509221.81
Slovakia halts EU legal challenge over CO2 emissions 16-Jan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200502924.73
Turkish PM rejects alternative to full EU membership 16-Jan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200505621.38
Bulgaria wants EU approval to reopen nuclear reactors 16-Jan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200500222.37
Eurozone inflation steady in December at 3.1 per cent 16-Jan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1200480428.52

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1. EU nations endorse standard system for mobile TV
2. Brussels proposes fishing cuts amid dwindling stocks
3. EU reaches agreement on satnav project
4. EU initials trade deal with East African nations
5. Youngsters missing out on EU employment boom
6. Cyprus euro campaign ditches Santa

Publisher's Note
================
European Commission officials travelled to Asia this week for
key summit meetings with the world's fastest growing major
economies.

EC President Barroso did not mince words when addressing
Chinese officials in Beijing: the EU is China's biggest
market, but it exports less to China than it does to
Switzerland's seven million inhabitants. The time has come
to address honestly the sensitive issue of huge imbalances
in trade flows, he said.

The India-EU summit, however, reflected a more equal
partnership. Both sides recognise that an ambitious Free
Trade Agreement can provide a big boost to both economies;
and that cooperation between the world's two largest
democracies can have a great impact in addressing global
challenges such as peace and security, governance and
climate change.
India - China - EU trade figures:
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1. EU nations endorse standard system for mobile TV
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The rapid roll-out of television on mobile phones across
Europe took a key step forward on Thursday with Member
States supporting an industry standard for the bloc.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196353021.95
EU adopts new television advertising rules
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196344023.57

2. Brussels proposes fishing cuts amid dwindling stocks
-------------------------------------------------------
The Commission has proposed a 25 per cent cut in cod fishing
quotas for most of the EU's waters, warning that with cod
and other fish "most stocks remain overfished".
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196257622.19
EU tightens controls on tuna fishing
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196173921.76

3. EU reaches agreement on satnav project
-----------------------------------------
EU countries, excluding Spain, reached agreement Thursday on
the Galileo satellite navigation project, after lengthy
talks on how the work would be divided up.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196376422.28

4. EU initials trade deal with East African nations
---------------------------------------------------
The Commission has initialled an interim trade accord with
five east African nations that will replace preferential
tariff agreements due to expire this year.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196180221.82

5. Youngsters missing out on EU employment boom
-----------------------------------------------
The Commission admitted on Monday that while unemployment
within the EU is falling, the situation is not so rosy
for young workers with 17.4 per cent of 15-24 year olds
registered jobless.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196090225.34

6. Cyprus euro campaign ditches Santa
-------------------------------------
Santa Claus has been abandoned by Cyprus this Christmas as
the island resorts to Greek mythology and tennis ace Marcos
Baghdatis to win over Cypriots in its euro campaign.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195823821.96

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Inside the EU Institutions
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Council Watch
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Cereals: the EU, traditionally a major cereals exporter,
sought on Tuesday to ease tight supplies by agreeing to
suspend imports duties.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196170325.64
EU agrees 2008 budget to include Galileo financing
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195858921.15
Britain to send peer to EU-Africa summit
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196288222.23
China PM: Merkel should say Dalai Lama meet was error
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196260325.78
http://www.eubusiness.com/European_Council

Commission Watch
----------------
CAP reform: the Commission says it is open to reconsidering
controversial plans to cap the biggest hand-outs to farmers
under recently unveiled plans to shake up Europe's generous
agriculture aid.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196074925.45
Barroso, Vietnam PM launch talks on new pact
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196062322.44
Mandelson urges China to tackle piracy
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196083921.23
Auto polluters must pay in Europe: Barroso
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195916522.04
http://www.eubusiness.com/Commission

Euro-Parliament Watch
---------------------
Imperial measures: British and Irish efforts to retain their
imperial measures of pints and miles while surrounded by the
litres and kilometres of continental Europe moved a yard
closer on Thursday as Parliament backed the moves.
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196346722.98
EU moves to tighten firearms rules
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196342221.45
MEPs call for more research funding for car industry
http://www.eubusiness.com/Transport/car-research.31
Romanian PM's party trails in first EU vote
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196020921.92

This week, Euro-MPs urged the Council to adopt a balanced
approach towards flexicurity which should include key
principles like adaptable and reliable contracts, investment
in lifelong learning, and a core of rights regardless of
workers' employment status. Parliament also voted in favour
of a single EC quality mark for tourist accommodation; gave
its assent to the Charter of Fundamental Rights; and backed
a Commission proposal to allow European political parties to
finance campaign activities for the 2009 elections.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Europarl

EU diary
--------
30 Nov, EU-India Summit
2 Dec, Ministerial Debate on European e-Inclusion
3 Dec, Transport, Telecoms and Energy Council (Energy)
3 Dec, ECOFIN Council / Eurogroup
5 Dec, Employment, Social Policy, Health, Consumer Affairs
6 Dec, Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA)
12 Dec, EU/Africa Summit

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Commenting on our piece "EU boosts anti-bird flu measures in
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"Overall investing in antiviral bird flu drugs is a total
waste of money ... The government is just living in hope but
where in reality there is currently no hope. The reason, the
virus mutates constantly and where a new drug has to be
developed to fight the new strain. All that is happening
across the world is that the huge pharmaceutical companies
are making a bird flu drug that is not effective in saving
lives. They know this but with so many billions of profits
to be made, who's bothered?"
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195570022.52
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Public procurement: EC study backs SME calls for better
admin rules
http://www.eubusiness.com/Press/ueapme-press.2007-11-29

European insurance industry welcomes VAT Insurance and
Financial Services Review
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/cea-assur-press.07-11-28

Is the Sustainable Development Strategy underdeveloped?
http://www.eubusiness.com/Press/eeb-press.07-11-23

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Modernising VAT rules on financial and insurance services
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/vat-rules-guide
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ITER fusion power project
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India and the EU: Building a Strategic Partnership
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The Legal Framework of EU-China Investment Relations
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Other news on EUbusiness this week
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EU to insist on fire-safe cigarettes 29-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196363821.84
WTO rules against EU banana import practices 29-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196354821.32
EU moves to tighten firearms rules 29-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196342221.45
PIA flies off EU banned airline list 29-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196254921.66
EU probes British guarantee for BT pensions 29-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196334121.55
EU state aid probe into Ryanair's use of Pau airport 29-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196266621.62
EU approves rescue aid for London Underground firm 28-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196254022.26
Germany in push against GM plants 26-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196100122.38
EU challenges partners to match global warming targets 27-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1196175721.49
WTO gives EU until January to overturn GM maize ban 25-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195834620.72
Eurozone business activity hits 27-month low 23-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195815722.26

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This Week's Top Stories
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1. EU in telecoms industry shake-up despite opposition
2. European growth rebounds despite growing headwinds
3. EU clamps down on Internet air ticket sellers
4. EU antitrust probe into Google's DoubleClick deal
5. SKorea improves tariff offers for FTA with EU
6. Britain the 'dustbin of Europe': official

Publisher's Note
================
Luxembourg on Tuesday again blocked plans by EU finance
ministers to shake up sales tax on electronic commerce. The
plans would shift the application of VAT from the country
of a service supplier to the country of consumption. Their
aim is to rectify market distortions caused by Internet
and telecoms companies setting up shop in countries with
the lowest VAT rates.

Luxembourg's stance is understandable. It is now a hub for
e-trade, with Apple's iTunes and Skype setting up their
European headquarters there. But it does make agreement on
the package by end 2007 unlikely. Unless all countries
decide to bring their VAT rates down to Luxembourg's
level of 15 per cent..
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/1194967922.13

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1. EU in telecoms industry shake-up despite opposition
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The Commission has embarked on a collision course with
Europe's biggest telecoms groups and national regulators
with plans to infuse more competition into the industry.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Telecoms/1194958932.27
Berlin blasts EU telecoms overhaul plan
http://www.eubusiness.com/Telecoms/1195048927.19

2. European growth rebounds despite growing headwinds
-----------------------------------------------------
European economic growth rebounded in the third quarter
despite financial market swings and the record strength of
the euro and oil prices.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Factsfig/1195035422.91
Financial market stress, oil prices weigh on EU growth
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/1194614221.84

3. EU clamps down on Internet air ticket sellers
------------------------------------------------
The Commission has announced a crackdown on airline ticket
selling Internet sites after a probe found that hundreds
were guilty of unfair practices or misleading advertising.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Transport/1195039022.29

4. EU antitrust probe into Google's DoubleClick deal
----------------------------------------------------
EU antitrust regulators launched on Tuesday an in-depth
investigation into Google's takeover of the online
advertising firm DoubleClick over concerns the deal
could threaten competition.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Internet/1194976022.44

5. SKorea improves tariff offers for FTA with EU
------------------------------------------------
South Korea has improved its tariff offers to try to make a
breakthrough in free trade talks with the European Union.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Trade/1195019222.69

6. Britain the 'dustbin of Europe': official
--------------------------------------------
Britain has become the 'dustbin of Europe' as Britons throw
more rubbish into landfill sites than any other country in
the European Union, new figures show.
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Council Watch
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Data: justice ministers have approved minimal standards to
protect personal data used in cross-border police matters, an
area afforded no EU privacy protection until now.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Living_in_EU/1194617821.28
EU hesitant about cutting aid to Pakistan
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/1195061241.43
German finance minister best in Europe, French worst: FT
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195139821.72
http://www.eubusiness.com/European_Council

Commission Watch
----------------
Auditors: in what has become an annual ritual, the European
Court of Auditors refused Tuesday to endorse the EU's
financial accounts, blaming errors on complex rules but
also attempts to defraud the EU budget.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/1194964321.53
EU needs uniform immigration policy: Barroso
http://www.eubusiness.com/news_live/1194635822.27
Romania tells EU it did not house secret CIA prisons
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195139826.1
http://www.eubusiness.com/Commission

Euro-Parliament Watch
---------------------
Far-right: less than a year after it was formed, the extreme
right faction in the European Parliament fell apart
Wednesday, torn asunder by a rift with its roots in the
expulsion of Romanians from Italy.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Institutions/1195048923.76
MEPs adopt call for more research into earthquakes
http://www.eubusiness.com/Environ/eu-earthquakes.01
EP calls for war crimes probe in Somalia
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195165021.8

At this week's plenary session, MEPs called for the EU to
take full advantage of globalisation while addressing the
many challenges it entails; congratulated nine new Member
States for joining the Schengen area; adopted a report
assessing the European Neighbourhood Policy; underlined the
fact that free movement is a fundamental EU principle and
called for support for the Roma community; and called for a
halving of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Europarl

EU diary
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15 Nov, Education, Youth and Culture Council
18 Nov, EuroMed Ministerial Meeting on Migration
19 Nov, Gen'l Affairs and Ext'l Relations Council
22 Nov, EU-ASEAN Summit
22 Nov, Competitiveness Council
23 Nov, ECOFIN Council (Budget)
26 Nov, Agriculture and Fisheries Council

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China implements export permits on textiles 15-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195122722.3
West woos gas-rich Turkmenistan 15-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195127222.37
Eurozone inflation surges to 2-year high in Oct 15-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/news-eu/1195121821.85
EU project recycles TV and computer screens 15-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Media/eco-tv.01
EU animal experiments show upward trend 13-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Rd/animal-research-eu.25
Russia inspections unrelated to meat dispute: Poland 13-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Food/1194968821.86
Eurozone industrial output weaker than expected 13-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Factsfig/1194949921.83
UK MPs call for cost-benefit analysis on Galileo 12-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Transport/1194826622.24
Energy firms fear Brussels more than Moscow: EON 12-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Energy/1194860826.21
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This Week's Top Stories
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1. EU report urges Turkey to speed up reforms
2. African trade unions call to resist EU pressure
3. EU acknowledges problems with Siberian overflight pact
4. Cyprus to give foot and mouth aid to farmers
5. Greece calls on EU to guarantee its feta sovereignty
6. Europe's forests flourishing, but fires remain a threat

Publisher's Note
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The European Court of First Instance on Thursday struck a
blow for greater transparency in Brussels decision-making,
ruling against a European Commission attempt to use data
privacy protection rules to justify withholding the names
of lobbyists with whom it meets.

The judgement concerned a complaint by a UK-based beer
importer which wanted to know who had been invited to a
stakeholder meeting related to an EC investigation into a
possible violation of EU competition law. The ramifications
could reach far beyond this particular case, turning the
spotlight on the privileged access and influence over EU
policies which some lobbyists have.

As Erik Wesselius of Corporate Europe Observatory says:
"the judgement is very good news for all those (both inside
and outside the institutions) who want to improve
transparency in EU decision-making."
http://www.eubusiness.com/Institutions/1181525124.22

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1. EU report urges Turkey to speed up reforms
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The European Commission told EU hopeful Turkey on Tuesday
that it needed to relaunch its political reform programme
after "limited progress" this year.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Turkey/1194354123.97
EU, Serbia initial rapprochement accord
http://www.eubusiness.com/Serbia/1194450421.98

2. African trade unions call to resist EU pressure
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Trade union leaders from nine African countries have urged
their governments to resist pressure to reach a new trade
deal with the EU by the year's end.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Trade/1194452222.57

3. EU acknowledges problems with Siberian overflight pact
---------------------------------------------------------
The Commission on Thursday implicitly acknowledged problems
holding up the signing of an agreement with Russia over a
reduction in taxes EU airlines pay to fly over Siberia.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Transport/1194532321.61

4. Cyprus to give foot and mouth aid to farmers
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Cyprus has approved emergency financial aid to farmers whose
livestock are to be slaughtered following an outbreak of foot
and mouth on the Mediterranean island.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Agri/1194449521.87

5. Greece calls on EU to guarantee its feta sovereignty
-------------------------------------------------------
Greece has urged EU nations to help guarantee its exclusive
right to use feta as the name for its famously tangy cheese.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Food/1194022926.03

6. Europe's forests flourishing, but fires remain a threat
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Fires pose a major threat to Europe's woodlands, but the
continent remains the world's only area where forest
ecosystems are undergoing a revival, says a study.
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Council Watch
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Schengen: EU interior ministers on Thursday approved the
entry of nine new countries into Europe's passport-free
Schengen area on December 21.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Living_in_EU/1194535021.28
EU nations study possible steps against Pakistan
http://www.eubusiness.com/news_live/1194274022.43
French Socialists back EU treaty...
http://www.eubusiness.com/Institutions/1194427921.99
...but only a quarter of Irish do: poll
http://www.eubusiness.com/news_live/1194257821.46
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Commission Watch
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Terrorism: Justice Commissioner Frattini has unveiled plans
to beef up the fight against terrorism, granting police new
rights to check air travellers and crack down on radical
Internet sites.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Living_in_EU/1194354127.92
EU citizens cannot be collectively expelled: Commission
http://www.eubusiness.com/Living_in_EU/1194281221.29
EU proposes 'alliance' with developing world on climate
http://www.eubusiness.com/Environ/1194450423.59
Mandelson seeks to reassure ACP farmers
http://www.eubusiness.com/Trade/1194292022.2
WTO Doha deal 'more or less' at hand: Mandelson
http://www.eubusiness.com/Trade/1194545058.17
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Euro-Parliament Watch
---------------------
This week, 400 representatives from civil society
organisations discussed the future of the EU with MEPs in the
first "Citizens' Agora"; Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson
told the Development Committee that there was no alternative
to EU-ACP economic partnership agreements; the Economic and
Monetary Affairs Committee decided that self-regulatory
measures by the banking industry are enough to improve
deposit guarantee schemes for the time being; and China told
an EP Temporary Committee on Climate Change delegation on its
visit to Beijing that China does not yet believe that
developing countries, including emerging economies, should
have to make quantitative commitments at this stage.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Europarl

EU diary
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13 Nov, ECOFIN Council / Eurogroup
15 Nov, Education, Youth and Culture Council
18 Nov, EuroMed Ministerial Meeting on Migration
19 Nov, Gen'l Affairs and Ext'l Relations Council
22 Nov, EU-ASEAN Summit
22 Nov, Competitiveness Council
23 Nov, ECOFIN Council (Budget)
26 Nov, Agriculture and Fisheries Council

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"'Skopje wants the name Macedonian Republic' is absolutely
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'Republic of Macedonia' which is of course different of what
you write. The other mistake is 'Macedonia-Skopje Republic'.
There has never been such proposal, the proposal was
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Other news on EUbusiness this week
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Quarter of young Bulgarians want to work abroad in EU 8-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Bulgaria/1194539525.6
Poland's Tusk pledges strong pro-EU policy 8-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Poland/1194525124.42
Poland approves Ukrainian takeover of Gdansk shipyard 8-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Poland/1194523322.08
Poland 'accepts Russian meat inspectors' 7-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Food/1194431522.23
In EU first, GM launches Chevrolet production in Poland 6-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Employment/1194366725.24
Eurozone services activity recovers in October: survey 6-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Factsfig/1194348722.37
Eurozone retail sales weaker than expected in September 6-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Factsfig/1194346022.04
SKorea may improve tariff offers for FTA with EU 6-Nov
http://www.eubusiness.com/Trade/1194335221.83

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1. ECB rate bind deepens as economy slows
2. Ministers confirm EU border-free expansion prospects
3. European steelmakers seek duties on Chinese imports
4. EU postpones health measures fearing fallout for brain
scans
5. Britain to keep limits on Romanian, Bulgarian workers
6. Massive rise in GM farming not enough: biotech industry

Publisher's Note
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Europe's banks and trading platforms are working under a new
regulatory regime. From Thursday, the EU's Markets in
Financial Services Directive (MiFID) came into force, with
the aim of ending stock exchange monopolies and requiring
brokers to offer the cheapest prices for clients' trades.

Under the new rules, countries can no longer require trades
to be routed through stock exchanges, thus increasing the
scope for competition from other trading platforms or big
investment banks. Investors should also benefit from a
broader choice of services and improved protection.

MiFID will be a challenge for the industry over coming
weeks. The benefits, however, are clear: "The cost of
capital should go down over time, and this will have major
benefits for the European economy," said Internal Market
Commissioner Charlie McCreevy.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/1193830321.95

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1. ECB rate bind deepens as economy slows
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The European Central Bank faces a growing bind over keeping
a lid on price pressures as the economy slows, economists
said on Wednesday amid mounting evidence of weak economic
confidence and surging inflation.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/1193835721.81
Economic confidence in Europe falls more than expected
http://www.eubusiness.com/Finance/1193825822.55

2. Ministers confirm EU border-free expansion prospects
-------------------------------------------------------
Interior ministers and officials from 18 EU countries met in
an upbeat mood last Friday fuelled by the firm conviction
that the EU's border-free Schengen zone will soon double in
size with the inclusion of nine new member states.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Living_in_EU/1193422621.22

3. European steelmakers seek duties on Chinese imports
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European steelmakers have lodged anti-dumping complaints
with the Commission against imports from China, Taiwan and
South Korea seeking corrective duties.
http://www.eubusiness.com/Trade/1193669222.05

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