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Challenges for EU as population set to shrink and age

Europe’s population is set to shrink and age, according to the third report on demographic transformation in the EU, creating challenges for the labour market, healthcare, care systems and public finances.

Main points of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty

(BRUSSELS) – The European Union’s wide-ranging Lisbon Treaty, which entered into force Tuesday, is aimed at updating and revitalising the bloc’s institutions and replacing its failed constitution. Here are some…

Main points of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty

(BRUSSELS) – 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…