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Main points of the EU's Lisbon Treaty — 03 November 2009, 19:24 CET

The European Union's wide-ranging Lisbon Treaty, now ratified by all 27 EU member states after eurosceptic Czech President Vaclav Klaus put pen to paper Tuesday, is aimed at updating and revitalising the bloc's institutions and replacing its failed constitution.

No preferential customs treatment for products from occupied territories: EC Court Opinion — 03 November 2009, 13:05 CET

Products originating from the occupied territories are not entitled to preferential customs treatment under the EC-Israel Agreement, according to the Opinion of the European Court's Advocate General.

EC Court rules on rights for dismissed pregnant workers — 03 November 2009, 12:34 CET

Dismissed pregnant workers must enjoy effective judicial protection of their under Community law, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice.

EU gets tough on climate change, intensifies energy investment — 08 October 2009, 22:48 CET

Growing concerns on climate change, energy supply and competitiveness weigh heavily on the minds of Europeans. The European Commission is determined to fight this escalating problem and has called on public officials, industry and researchers to pool their resources and develop key technologies that would address this nagging issue. The target date is 2020.

Change advocated for the European food system — 23 September 2009, 23:05 CET

A new report published by the European Science Foundation (ESF) and the European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) calls for Europe to take a new approach on food security. This new approach should prioritise health and sustainability in research and use a holistic view in policy making.

Commission calls on EU Member States to join forces against Alzheimer's disease — 23 July 2009, 22:13 CET

On 22 July the European Commission called on EU Member States to pool their resources and better coordinate research efforts to combat Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The proposals adopted by the Commission follow a 2008 recommendation by the Council of the European Union to launch a joint programming initiative in this field in 2009.

Europeans launch Fuel Cell and Hydrogen JTI in Brussels — 16 October 2008, 00:43 CET

Representatives of industry, the research community and the European institutions launched the EUR 1 billion Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative (JTI) at an event in Brussels, Belgium on 14 October.

Forum assesses competitiveness of Europe's pharmaceutical industry — 06 October 2008, 22:10 CET

Europe's Pharmaceutical Forum has concluded its three-year process and, on 2 October, put forward several recommendations addressing the many challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry, public health interests and national healthcare systems.

INDUSTRIAL PARK AIUD - ROMANIA - warehouses for sale or rent — 25 June 2008, 14:43 CET

The INDUSTRIAL PARK AIUD is the first private park in this region, with 22000sqm built in 4 modern warehouses with all the utilities needed and the best infrastructure. The Best Investment or relocating opportunity.

Review of the European Parliament in 2007 — 10 January 2008, 19:18 CET

2007 was quite a year for the European Parliament and the European Union. The new Treaty of Lisbon was signed by the heads of state and government on 13 December. The new Treaty, once ratified, will lead to greater and wider powers for the European Parliament. On 25 March, the EU marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome.

Hopes high that EU leaders can seal agreement on reform treaty — 18 October 2007, 10:46 CET

European leaders were gathering in Lisbon Thursday amid high hopes they can reach agreement on a landmark EU reform treaty by overcoming the last few remaining complaints from member states.

No plans to punish fishermen who defy EU cod ban: Poland — 26 September 2007, 23:00 CET

Polish authorities said Wednesday they had no immediate plans to punish fishermen who are catching cod in the Baltic Sea and defying a European Union freeze imposed to preserve the species.

EU threatens legal action over cross-border labour obstacles — 14 June 2007, 01:16 CET

The European Commission threatened on Wednesday to take legal action against EU countries that throw up barriers to workers on short-term assignments from other member states.

EU uncorks wine deal phasing out Australian 'Champagne' — 06 June 2007, 17:28 CET

The Commission is toasting a deal with Australia that aims to stop Australian vintners from using names of widely know European tipples.

Bush names Zoellick as new World Bank chief — 31 May 2007, 00:47 CET

U.S. President George W. Bush has named Robert Zoellick, a former trade representative and top diplomat as his nominee to head the World Bank.

Turkey's EU quest under threat amid political crisis — 02 May 2007, 22:13 CET

Turkey's political crisis and the army's role in the presidential election could fuel opposition to Ankara's quest to join the European Union and harm its membership chances, analysts said on Wednesday.

European households becoming increasingly digital: survey — 01 May 2007, 11:18 CET

The drive to get European citizens to go digital would appear to be gradually paying off, according to the findings of an EU-wide survey. It finds that more than half of European households have a computer - 4% more than in a similar study done at the end of 2006, while increasing numbers of people are switching to broadband and wireless internet access.

EU plans to cap roaming phone charges face parliamentary hurdle — 12 April 2007, 12:35 CET

An EU plan to cap the price operators can charge mobile phone users while abroad was expected to clear a key hurdle in the European Parliament on Thursday.

New EU rules tell truck drivers to work less, take more breaks — 11 April 2007, 20:51 CET

New EU-wide regulations have come into force restricting the working week for lorry and coach drivers and requiring longer rest stops.

Europe's .eu a soaring success in cyberspace — 11 April 2007, 19:47 CET

The .eu online domain name is enjoying a runaway success in cyberspace with over 2.5 million registered users during its first year.

UN report proves need to limit global warming: EU Commission — 06 April 2007, 14:41 CET

A United Nations report on the potentially devastating effects of global warming provides new backing for the European Union's policy to limit climate change, the EU's executive body said Friday.

Slovak economic boom, 2009 euro entry on track — 05 April 2007, 23:54 CET

Slovakia's economy is on track for further growth and should meet adoption criteria for the euro early 2009, the OECD said on Thursday.

Germany hails Polish step forward on EU talks with Russia — 04 April 2007, 16:44 CET

Germany welcomes signs from Poland that it is ready to lift a veto on talks between the EU and Russia about a new cooperation pact.

EU offers full market access to former colonies — 04 April 2007, 17:55 CET

The EU offered on Wednesday to scrap most tariffs and quotas on exports from African, Caribbean and Pacific nations to boost talks on new trade pacts, but the proposition quickly met with scorn.

South Korea set to start free trade talks with EU — 04 April 2007, 13:47 CET

South Korea will soon start talks with the European Union for a similar free trade agreement that it recently struck with the United States.