Leaked report damns Cyprus on money laundering
20.05.13 @ 08:56
Almost 60 percent of one Cypriot bank's clients are "high risk" and almost a third of all depositors' records contain errors, a leaked report says.
Highlights
Hack the EU: IT security cuts cause concern
20.05.13 @ 09:03
A plan to cut spending on IT security in the EU diplomatic corps is causing concern among officials who handle classified files.
Culture to get special treatment in US trade talks, Barroso says
17.05.13 @ 09:30
Special treatment of culture "makes sense" European Commission President Barroso has said in relation to upcoming EU-US trade talks.
Europeans expect bleak future, survey finds
17.05.13 @ 09:28
Europeans expect a more difficult and uncertain economic future than their parent, according to an opinion poll released Friday.
Hollande calls for euro government to beat recession
17.05.13 @ 09:25
French President Hollande has called for a eurozone government to counter a recession which threatens "the very identity" of Europe.
Greens launch US-style primary for EU top jobs
17.05.13 @ 09:01
The European Greens will hold US-style primary elections to select candidates for the EU's top jobs at the next European elections.
Cold War politics hang over EU shale gas revolution
17.05.13 @ 09:21
The shale gas revolution has taken its time to arrive in Europe, where post-Cold-War politics will play a large part in developments.
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EU sets timeline for single telecoms market
17.05.13 @ 09:05
Digital agenda commissioner Kroes has promised to roll out a single telecoms market throughout the EU before leaving office.
German growth too weak to lift eurozone from recession
15.05.13 @ 17:45
The eurozone economy continues to shrink as Germany's economy grew by a meagre 0.1 percent in the past three months, while France slid back into recession, fresh Eurostat data show.
Hollande 'grateful' for two-year extension on deficit
15.05.13 @ 17:47
French President Hollande, battling record unpopularity and a struggling economy, has tried to change the narrative by saying he is being buffeted by outside forces.
Cameron's Conservatives table EU referendum bill
15.05.13 @ 09:05
The British Conservative Party has tabled legislation that would guarantee an EU in/out referendum before the end of 2017.
China beats EU to Arctic Council membership
16.05.13 @ 09:29
The Arctic Council has let in six new observer states including China but deferred the EU's application until a later date.
Experts question legality of EU officials' pay cuts
16.05.13 @ 09:19
Experts in the EU Council have questioned the legality of proposed cuts to EU officials' benefits, amid new strike action in Brussels.
EU data bill exposes political rifts
16.05.13 @ 09:46
Ideological and political divisions emerge among European Parliament political groups as they debate amendments on the draft EU data protection bill.
EU finance ministers draw blank on new tax law
15.05.13 @ 10:01
Austria and Luxembourg have blocked an EU deal to increase tax transparency despite pressure from major EU states.
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