The USA and the EU

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Brussels approves Delta's bid for Northwest Airlines — 07 August 2008, 23:21 CET

EU regulators on Wednesday approved a bid by Delta Airlines of the United States for its smaller rival Northwest, smoothing the way towards the creation of the world's biggest airline.

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) - guide — 28 July 2008, 18:12 CET

The EU and the US are each other's main trading partners and account for the largest bilateral trade relationship in the world. They are also the largest players in global trade.

US unveils online travel permit to enter force in January — 30 July 2008, 18:36 CET

People who do not need a visa to fly to the United States will have to answer questions about their health and past crimes under a new electronic system.

EU warns of retaliatory visa measures against US — 23 July 2008, 14:21 CET

The Commission has threatened to take retaliatory measures against the United States from January over Washington's failure to extend visa-free travel to all EU member states.

US pushing 2-way pacts with EU members on personal data — 08 July 2008, 12:54 CET

Washington is pursuing bilateral agreements with several European countries on sharing personal data in terrorist or criminal investigations that could be less strict than an EU-US pact currently under negotiation, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.

EU hopes to conclude US data protection deal in 2009 — 02 July 2008, 16:27 CET

The European Union hopes to conclude next year a deal to protect personal data given to the United States to fight terrorism, but a negotiator warns of tough talks ahead.

End of EU sanctions on Cuba deals US a setback — 26 June 2008, 00:03 CET

The European Union's decision to lift sanctions against Cuba dealt a setback to US diplomacy after Washington failed to convince eastern European allies to block the move, analysts say.

Bulgaria moves closer to visa-free travel to United States — 17 June 2008, 19:08 CET

New European Union member Bulgaria on Tuesday edged closer to visa-free travel to the United States when Bulgarian and US officials signed a declaration agreeing to step up security cooperation.

US group Boeing to bid for Galileo navigation contracts: report — 16 June 2008, 11:41 CET

US aerospace group Boeing plans to compete for contracts connected with the European satellite navigation system Galileo, the German newspaper Handelsblatt said on Monday, quoting a company spokeswoman.

US underlines united Europe, stays mum on reform crisis — 14 June 2008, 00:06 CET

The United States reiterated support Friday for a united Europe but refused to directly comment on Ireland's rejection of the European Union reform treaty.

Obama's candidacy raises hopes in Europe, Africa: survey — 13 June 2008, 01:48 CET

Democrat Barack Obama's bid to become the first African-American US president has raised hopes in Europe and Africa, where majorities foresee a positive change in US foreign policy, a survey suggested on Thursday.

EU to open anti-dumping probe into US biodiesel imports — 12 June 2008, 23:30 CET

The European Union will on Friday open anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into imports of biofuel from the United States, according to European sources.

EU-US Trade and Investment — 10 June 2008, 22:07 CET

The EU and the US are each other's main trading partners and account for the largest bilateral trade relationship in the world. They are also the largest players in global trade.

Consumers, trade partners to pay for US cargo laws: experts — 10 June 2008, 22:26 CET

New laws to protect the United States from a ship-borne dirty bomb or weapons of mass destruction will impose a major financial burden on to US trade partners and consumers, experts warned Tuesday.

Saudi initiative for oil consumer talks 'interesting': Bush — 10 June 2008, 18:20 CET

US President George W. Bush said Tuesday that a Saudi proposal for a meeting between major oil producers and oil consuming nations to discuss soaring prices was "interesting."

Bush: Turkey should become EU member — 10 June 2008, 18:20 CET

US President George W. Bush declared Tuesday that Turkey should be granted European Union membership as he attended his eighth and final summit with EU leaders.

Bush: Global climate pact possible on my watch — 10 June 2008, 18:40 CET

US President George W. Bush said at the EU-US Summit in Slovenia Tuesday that a global climate change deal was possible before he leaves office in January 2009.

EU-US call for swift breakthough on world trade talks — 10 June 2008, 15:28 CET

US and EU leaders were set to call Tuesday for a breakthrough "in the next few weeks" on a new world trade deal.

EU chief hails 'historic' step for Obama — 05 June 2008, 18:08 CET

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso hailed Thursday Barack Obama's "historic" victory after he secured enough votes to become the US Democratic Party's presidential nominee.

EU plays down concerns about new US travel restrictions — 05 June 2008, 14:36 CET

The EU presidency is playing played down concerns that the United States is trying to impose a visa in disguise on European air travellers by introducing new restrictions next year.

EU seeks explanation of new US travel restrictions — 03 June 2008, 23:41 CET

The European Commission has asked the United States to explain, and provide documents, about new restrictions to be imposed on US-bound European travellers next year, a spokesman said Tuesday.

US tightens entry rules for travellers from Europe, Japan — 04 June 2008, 10:53 CET

Travellers from Japan and Western Europe will face tighter restrictions on coming to the United States beginning in January, according to new rules unveiled Tuesday by the US government.

Vets from 26 EU nations oppose lifting US chicken ban — 03 June 2008, 16:19 CET

Veterinary experts from 26 of the 27 EU member states are opposed to poultry washed in chlorine and support an import ban on US chicken, European officials said on Tuesday.

Boeing says EU comments on A350 funding 'step in right direction' — 28 May 2008, 19:47 CET

Boeing says it is encouraged by statements by EU transport ministers that any aid given to Airbus for its new A350 jet must be in line with WTO rules.

EU,US launch daunting new round of 'Open Skies' talks — 15 May 2008, 19:59 CET

EU and US officials launched a second stage of talks Thursday aimed at improving transatlantic air travel, with the US team warning they could drag on into the next decade.