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Italian PM scolds Greece but warns against euro breakup — 15 February 2012, 18:17 CET

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti scolded Greece on Wednesday for years of bad policies but he warned against any breakup of the eurozone and bemoaned the divisions created by the crisis.

Austria regrets Moody's rating action — 14 February 2012, 14:12 CET

Austria said Tuesday it regretted Moody's decision to downgrade the outlook on the country's credit rating, saying the company had failed to take into account a massive austerity plan.

Eurozone industrial output falls 1.1% in December — 14 February 2012, 14:04 CET

Industrial production dropped sharply in the eurozone in December, official figures showed Tuesday in another sign that the 17-nation monetary union is sliding towards recession.

Moody's cuts ratings, outlooks on nine EU countries — 14 February 2012, 20:05 CET

Moody's on Monday chopped the debt ratings of Italy, Spain and Portugal and put France, Britain and Austria on warning, saying they were increasingly vulnerable to the eurozone crisis.

Eurogroup may hold Greece talks Thursday: Juncker — 08 February 2012, 15:07 CET

Eurozone finance ministers may hold talks on the Greek debt rescue package tomorrow depending on the outcome of negotiations in Athens, the head of the Eurogroup said Wednesday.

Europe crisis could halve China's growth: IMF — 06 February 2012, 17:57 CET

An escalation of Europe's debt crisis could slash China's economic growth in half this year, the International Monetary Fund said Monday, urging Beijing to prepare stimulus measures in response.

Eurozone official public debt eases to 87.4% of GDP — 06 February 2012, 12:22 CET

Public sector debt across the eurozone edged down to 87.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2011, the European Union said on Monday.

Eurozone private sector rebounds: PMI survey — 03 February 2012, 12:21 CET

Eurozone private sector activity bounced back in January after four months of contraction, a key survey showed Friday, with notable increases in the two biggest economies, Germany and France.

Eurozone retail sales slip during key holiday period — 03 February 2012, 12:23 CET

Eurozone retail sales fell in the key run-up to Christmas, dropping 0.4 per cent in December compared with November, the European Union's data agency said on Friday.

Eurozone inflation steady at 2.7% in January — 01 February 2012, 23:54 CET

Eurozone inflation held steady in January at 2.7 percent, still above the European Central Bank target as signs emerged of manufacturing growth in Germany.

Eurozone manufacturing turns as German output expands — 01 February 2012, 10:42 CET

Signs of recovery in the German manufacturing sector brought encouragement to the eurozone Wednesday with the downturn in industry easing, a key survey said.

Eurozone consumer confidence ends 10-month drop — 30 January 2012, 22:24 CET

Consumer and business confidence in the 17-nation eurozone improved slightly in January, halting a 10-month decline, official data shows.

Eurozone manufacturing stuck in reverse: survey — 02 January 2012, 13:20 CET

The eurozone manufacturing sector was in reverse for the fifth month in a row in December due to fewer orders, a global economic slowdown and financial market upheaval.

European Statistical programme 2013-2017 - guide — 21 December 2011, 23:25 CET

In order to ensure reliable, comparable and cost-effective statistics in the years ahead, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for the European Statistical Programme 2013-17. With a budget of €299.4 million, the programme will run for 5 years from 1 January 2013.

Italy's Tremonti to meet eurozone's Juncker Wednesday — 02 August 2011, 20:24 CET

Italian finance minister Giulio Tremonti will hold talks on Wednesday in Luxembourg with eurozone chief Jean-Claude Juncker, as pressure intensified on Rome on government bond markets.

EU set to release more loans to keep Greece afloat — 20 June 2011, 00:48 CET

Eurozone finance ministers, gathering in Luxembourg Sunday, were set to release more loans to keep Athens from default in the summer and mull the shape of a second major bailout to appease nervous markets.

Statistics — 18 April 2011, 00:51 CET

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EU to make cross border transportation of euro cash easier — 16 July 2010, 19:33 CET

The European Commission has adopted today a proposal for an EU Regulation to lift regulatory obstacles to professional cross-border transportation of euro cash by road between euro-area Member States.

Euro-MPs call for food price transparency — 28 June 2010, 22:13 CET

New legislation is needed to ensure fair returns to farmers and transparent prices to consumers, by enforcing fair competition throughout the food supply chain, said the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee on Monday.

Lisbon strategy for growth and jobs — 21 January 2010, 12:44 CET

Before the financial and economic crisis hit the EU, the Lisbon strategy had helped create more than 18m new jobs. When the economy slumped, the EU acted to stabilise the financial system and adopted a recovery plan to boost demand and restore confidence. The plan is delivering a major fiscal stimulus, with measures to keep people in work and public investment in infrastructure, innovation, new skills for the workforce, energy efficiency and clean technologies to meet the goals of the Lisbon strategy.

Protection of Geographical Indications and Designations of Origin — 11 January 2010, 18:05 CET

This Regulation establishes the rules for protecting designations of origin and geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs intended for human consumption in the EU.

General rules: product safety — 16 December 2009, 00:11 CET

The general safety of products placed on the market is guaranteed by EU legislation, which ensures a consistent, high level of protection for the health and safety of consumers.

European Industrial Policy — 07 December 2009, 23:55 CET

The European Commission is presenting a new industrial policy to create a more suitable framework for European manufacturing. Establishing a solid and dynamic industrial base contributes to the growth of the European Union and sustains its economic and technological leadership in a context of growing globalisation.

European Industrial Policy — 12 December 2009, 23:23 CET

The European Commission is presenting a new industrial policy to create a more suitable framework for European manufacturing. Establishing a solid and dynamic industrial base contributes to the growth of the European Union and sustains its economic and technological leadership in a context of growing globalisation.

EU Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) statistics for 2002-2007 — 19 March 2009, 23:45 CET

This Eurostat article presents an overview of EU Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) statistics for annual flows, stocks at year-end and annual income for the period 2002-2007. Both outward and inward flows increased in 2007 (+53% and +79% respectively), and outflows exceeded inflows by EUR 124 bn. FDI towards the EU's main partners increased significantly. At EUR 269.3 bn, income from extra-EU FDI reached a record high, exceeding income paid to foreign investors by EUR 139.0 bn.