World news about “European Union” published by euronews.
Lucky Lucke targets the euro Northern Germany might not be known for its potent lone-rangers, but when it comes to riding out stormy weather (and political thunderstorms in particular)… 24/05/2013 - Tags: Euro, European Union, Eurozone, Germany, German politics
Could the EU eventually have one army? “How about one European army? I can see at least two benefits for EU member states: you can cut defence spending and speak as one voice on the diplomatic… 24/05/2013 - Tags: Defence, European Union
Global stock markets slump Investors worldwide sold shares on Thursday after they were spooked by unexpected weakness in China’s economy, with factory activity there falling in May… 23/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Federal Reserve, Markets, China, European markets
European Commission shelves olive oil jug ban after outcryThe European Commission has shelved a proposed stricter rule on how restaurants can serve olive oil amidst public outcry and accusations of meddling… 23/05/2013 - Tags: EU Commission, European Union, Agriculture, Brussels
Ireland branded ‘tax haven’ ahead of EU summit on tax evasion Ireland faced further questions over its corporate tax rate on Wednesday after US senators branded the country as a ‘tax haven’. Those remarks came during… 22/05/2013 - Tags: EU Summit, European Union, Ireland, Apple, Tax evasion, Tax havens
EU leaders discuss clampdown on corporate tax avoidance Aggressive tax avoidance by large corporations was under scrutiny at Wednesday’s EU Summit in Brussels. Investigations in the UK, France and the US have… 22/05/2013 - Tags: EU Summit, European Union, Taxes, Tax evasion
Europe’s battle against 1 trillion euro tax evasionThe European Union can’t afford to let tax evasion go on the way it is. That is why EU leaders will meet at a one-day summit in Brussels on Wednesday May 22… 21/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, José Manuel Barroso, Tax evasion, Tax havens, Tax fraud
European cinema in crisis ? The fizz has long come off the European Film industry, even if the champagne corks are popping in Cannes. The financial crisis of 2007 has hit the business… 20/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Cinema, Economic crisis, Cannes Film Festival 2013
EU to look in detail at pros and cons of fracking The European Union is to look more closely at hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – and the environmental concerns surrounding the practice, according to the… 20/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Gas, Environmental protection, Water resources
Economic case for UK to stay in Europe is ‘overwhelming’ First it was rebel members of parliament, now business leaders have waded into the debate over Britain’s membership of the European Union. Top industry… 20/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Business, United Kingdom, David Cameron, British politics, British economy
Spain: Banker freed as inquiry continues The former chairman of Caja Madrid, jailed on Thursday following an investigation into banking irregularities,has been freed. Considered a flight risk, a… 17/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Madrid, Spain
Does the ECI give EU citizens a voice? Question from Georges in Brussels: “The European citizens’ initiative or ECI was launched a year ago. Would you say it has enabled ordinay people to make… 17/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Law
Jalili says nuclear issues unaffected by Iran’s presidential outcome He is himself a candidate in next month’s Iranian Presidential election but for the moment Saeed Jalili is busy leading Iran’s negotiations on its nuclear… 17/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Iran, Nuclear Energy, Catherine Ashton
Slovenia’s looming bail-out Resistance Day in Slovenia usually marks the country’s proud history of resisting invaders but this year, it doubled as a space for many to vent their anger… 16/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Unemployment, Slovenia, Economic crisis, Slovenia politics
Bonus interview: Andris Piebalgs, EU Commissioner for Development 15/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Mali, Economy, European politics
No end in sight for eurozone recession The eurozone’s economy remains stuck in recession. The latest figures show that between January and March it contracted for the sixth straight quarter… 15/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Economy, Recession
EU probes oil companies over suspected price manipulation Authorities have raided offices of Shell, BP and Statoil as part of a probe into suspected manipulation of oil prices. The European Commission says it is… 15/05/2013 - Tags: EU Commission, European Union, Oil market
Europe pledges half a billion euros to Mali reconstruction The EU is to give Mali half a billion euros to aid its reconstruction efforts. The announcement, made by EU commission President José Manuel Barroso, comes… 14/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Mali
UK: Conservatives to publish draft EU referendum bill Britain’s ruling Conservatives are expected to unveil a draft bill that could make Prime Minister David Cameron’s promise of a referendum on the country’s … 14/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Referendum, David Cameron
Cyprus banking reforms praised by EU ministers Efforts by cash-strapped Cyprus to restructure its banking systems have been praised at a meeting of Eurozone finance ministers in Brussels. The island has… 14/05/2013 - Tags: Banking, Cyprus, Ecofin, European Union, Euro in crisis
Demonstrators demand Brussels outlaws fish discards A coalition of NGOs has organised a demonstration in Brussels calling for the practice of discarding dead fish to be banned as part of the new EU Common… 13/05/2013 - Tags: Belgium, European Union, Fishery, NGO, Protest
I’m European but… What does being a European citizen mean? How many closed doors do we still encounter if we want to have our rights respected in Europe? These are just some of… 13/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Unemployment, Spain, Schengen Area, European politics
UK ministers say they would back an EU exit British Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has said that he would vote for the UK to the leave the EU – if a referendum was held now. But he added that prime… 13/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Referendum
65 million euros more EU aid to Syrians affected by the conflict For those who have escaped the violence in Syria, this is where over 100,000 have taken shelter waiting to return home. Whilst visiting the Zaataari refugee… 11/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, NGO, Armed conflicts, Syria, Humanitarian aid
Europe Weekly: Thoughts on the EU during celebrations for Europe Day France and Germany try to side-step their differences and portray a united front; how the EU hopes to change “casino banking” and give every European the… 10/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, France, Germany, Brussels, François Hollande
G7 summit looks to bolster recovery The G7 summit has opened with the focus firmly on the finance ministers and central bank governors as the world economy looks to the rich nation’s club for a… 10/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, G7, London, Summit, Finance, Austerity
Slovenia gets tough on budget deficit with mass sell-off Slovenia has decided to bite the bullet to avoid a bailout as its budget deficit soars this year to 7.8 percent and it struggles to pay its bills. The… 09/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Slovenia, Austerity, Debt crisis, Slovenia politics
Chat: Be an engaged European citizen. And make a real difference“Global warming, North-South divide, human trafficking, racism, poverty… Youth is not indifferent to global challenges at all!” (Chantal Calame… 09/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Europe, Activism
Is austerity a threat to EU health policy? Isabelle Kumar, euronews: “From bees to horse-meat to ageing populations – an eclectic mix of issues, yet all in one man’s portfolio. And to top it all, a… 09/05/2013 - Tags: Consumer Protection, European Union, Health, Food
EU opens its doors – but are Europeans interested? An estimated 18,000 people dropped by the EU institutions last Saturday to see what goes on behind the scenes. At the European Parliament, citizens got the… 08/05/2013 - Tags: EU Parliament, European Union, Ceremony, Europe
Consumer groups hail EU plan to create ‘right’ to have a bank account Consumer rights groups have welcomed an EU proposal to that would give Europeans the legal entitlement to have a bank account. Johannes Klein from the… 08/05/2013 - Tags: Banking, Consumer Protection, EU Parliament, European Union
Rehn accuses Cyprus of ignoring warnings over its finances Cyprus has been accused ignoring early warnings over its beleaguered finances. The charge was made by Ollie Rehn at an extraordinary meeting of the European… 08/05/2013 - Tags: Cyprus, European Union, Economic crisis, Cyprus politics, European economy
Senior British Conservative calls for EU exitBritain would be better off economically if it left the European Union, according to Nigel Lawson, the man who ran the country’s finances between 1983 and… 07/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, David Cameron, UK other parties
Iran’s EU envoy slams ‘Israeli’ airstrikes A top Iranian official has slammed Israel’s reported airstrikes in Syria as a breach of its UN obligations. Iran’s ambassador to the EU Mahmoud Barimani… 06/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Iran, Syria
Vote: which EU leader has had the most impact on Europe this year?The European Executive Council is giving citizens the chance to vote for the EU leader who has had the greatest influence on the European agenda over the past… 06/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, European politics
Cyprus gets longer to repay Russian loan Russia has agreed to push back the pay-back date on a 2.5 billion euro loan it made to Cyprus two years ago. It has also reduced the interest. That money… 06/05/2013 - Tags: Cyprus, European Union, IMF, Russia, Euro in crisis, Loan
EU open doors day If you are lucky enough to live near to one of the EU’s many institutions then Saturday was Europe Day, when the doors were opened and you too could take a… 04/05/2013 - Tags: EU Commission, EU Parliament, European Union
Europe faces up to a gloomy year Europe will remain mired in recession for the rest of this year, according to the latest EU forecasts. The European Commission says the eurozone will shrink… 03/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Eurozone, Recession, European economy
Eurozone recession bites deeper The European Commission has cut its growth forecasts for the eurozone, indicating a deeper recession this year and a slower recovery next year. In its… 03/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Eurozone, Recession, European economy
Europe Weekly: May Day protests ring alarm bells over austerity The European Commission unveils another gloomy economic outlook for 2013; May Day protests voiced workers’ anger against austerity; and the European Court of… 03/05/2013 - Tags: European Union, Eurozone, Human Rights, Ukraine, Unemployment, Recession
The Great Call of China What are the keys to success for a European SME opening up a business in China? Who do you turn to for help if you want to set up a business in Shanghai… 03/05/2013 - Tags: EU-China, European Union, China, Economy, Business, Chinese economy
Save me from bureaucracy It is one of those things almost guaranteed to make our heads spin: getting bogged down in official bureaucracy and paperwork. Using public documents such as… 29/04/2013 - Tags: Austria, European Union, European politics, Freedom of movement and travel
EU reform against red tape avoids thorny issueA new regulation just announced by the European Commission aims to cut back on the red tape and bureaucracy that citizens and businesses face when they have… 29/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Immigration, European politics, Freedom of movement and travel
Europe Weekly: Boston attack aftermath In “Europe Weekly” – our review of the main events affecting Europe in the previous seven days – we focus on the Boston bombings and the US and Europe’s… 26/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Eurozone in crisis, Austerity
Residence rights for non-EU family members “I am an Italian citizen who has been offered a permanent job in Germany. Is my American husband entitled to live and work in Germany?” asks Federica from… 26/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Immigration, European politics
Croatia’s EU turning point Croatia’s path from a war of independence as the former Yugoslavia broke up reaches a turning point this 1 July, when the new country will join the European… 26/04/2013 - Tags: Croatia, EU Enlargement, European Union, Dubrovnik, Croatian politics
Switzerland angers Brussels over immigration quotas Switzerland is to extend immigration restrictions on to all 27 European Union countries. It follows a growing concern about a rise in the number of workers… 25/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Immigration, Switzerland
Amnesty International calls for more protection for asylum seekers A Somalian man speaks about his struggle to flee the country’s civil war two decades ago. “I was under stress, under anxiety and all the time I dream a lot… 24/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Refugees, Europe, Illegal immigration, Amnesty International
European socialists jab at EU leaders’ shift on austerity policiesThe Socialists and Democrats MEP group was quick to poke fun at a recent shift by European Commission leaders on austerity policies. “The S&D Group… 23/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Eurozone, José Manuel Barroso, Social-Democrats, Eurozone in crisis, European Commission president
Time for diplomacyUS Secretary of State John Kerry looks at his watch before addressing trainees with European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso during a meeting at the… 23/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, European Commission president, John Kerry
EU eases oil export embargo on Syria The EU has decided to ease its embargo on Syrian crude oil to help the country’s opposition movement. It means that European firms will be allowed to import… 22/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Oil market, Syria, Embargo
EU executive backs membership talks with Serbia The European Commission on Monday recommended opening membership negotiations with Serbia following Friday’s historic deal with Kosovo. Belgrade and… 22/04/2013 - Tags: EU Enlargement, European Union, Serbia, Kosovo, European politics, Talks / negotiations
Down to earth energy Right under our feet there is a source of clean and efficient energy. La Fabrica del Sol in Barcelona is living proof. An old Catalan building dating back to… 22/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Renewable energies, Spain, energy efficiency, Solar energy
Europe Weekly: EU unveils results of horsemeat tests The EU unveiled the results of Europe-wide horsemeat tests; Hungary’s constitution caused a stir in Strasbourg and the latest figures on the extent of human… 19/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Spain, Economic crisis, Austerity
Angel dust magic for SMEs Small and medium sized businesses that are innovative and have strong growth potential have a new group of friends to help make that happen. Business angels… 19/04/2013 - Tags: Belgium, European Union, Economy, Business
Far-right rising in Europe Question from Vivi, Ioannina, Greece: “Hi. We are students from the Ioannina University of Economics in Greece. Our question is: how can Europe act with… 19/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Election results
Education funding gap in Europe Europe’s higher education is in a tight squeeze – between students fighting austerity cuts and fee increases, and the ever-rising costs for teachers, new… 18/04/2013 - Tags: EU Parliament, European Union, Education, Austerity
European austerity programmes based on Excel error? The economic theory underpinning austerity policies being followed by governments world wide may be flawed. That is the allegation made in a study by the… 18/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Austerity, Debt crisis
Serbia, Kosovo leaders meet again in Brussels Leaders from Serbia and Kosovo are back in Brussels for the ninth round of talks aimed at normalising relations between the two nations. EU officials have… 17/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Serbia, Kosovo, Catherine Ashton, Diplomatic mission, Diplomatic tension
Centre-right MEPs back Hungarian PM Orban MEPs are divided over Hungary’s planned constitutional reforms that the EU argues could be a threat to human rights. The row centres on a proposal to curb… 17/04/2013 - Tags: EU Parliament, European Union, Hungary, Viktor Orbán, Hungarian politics
Thatcher’s ‘Iron’ stance towards Europe Britain’s first female prime minister had a prickly relationship with Europe during her eleven years in Downing Street. But it hadn’t always been that… 17/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher
EU Parliament agrees bank bonus caps The European Parliament has voted in favour of capping bankers’ bonuses. It is part of a wide-ranging new financial reform law under which EU banks will be… 16/04/2013 - Tags: Banking, European Union, Finance, Economic crisis
We can’t take it anymore It is estimated that up to 70 percent of women are the victims of violence at some point in their lives. It is a massive problem that governments are… 15/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Women's rights, United Kingdom, Violence against women
Men urged to speak out against violenceHelp organisations that deal with victims of violence against women say it is crucial that more men speak out against the problem and get involved in changing… 15/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Women's rights, United Kingdom, Violence against women
Saving time, saving lives The very first hours after a disaster are crucial to limiting damage and containing the number of potential victims. Often, several hours can go by before the… 15/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Security, Research, Accident, Plane crash, Air safety
Cyprus to offer citizenship deal to bailout losers Cyprus is to relax its citizenship rules for foreign investors who lost at least three million euros under the country’s EU-led bailout deal. The changes will… 15/04/2013 - Tags: Cyprus, European Union, Eurozone, Greece, Russia, Financial Crisis
Croatians show lack of interest in first EU elections Croatia’s opposition right-wing coalition has won most seats in the country’s first ever vote for the European Parliament. Out of a possible twelve they… 15/04/2013 - Tags: Croatia, European Union, European elections
First first MEP. elections in Croatia Croatian voters will go to the polls on Sunday to select the country’s first-ever group of MEPs. The country of 4.4 million people joins the European Union… 13/04/2013 - Tags: Croatia, European Union, Croatian politics, From our correspondents
Van Rompuy urges action on taxEuropean Council President Herman van Rompuy says the EU must get tougher on tax if governments are to succeed in balancing their books. He has promised… 12/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Taxes, Economy, Herman Van Rompuy
Europe Weekly: EU mourns Iron Lady’s death Former European leaders and EU officials pay tribute to ex-British prime minister Margaret Thatcher; the EU steps up the pressure on tax havens, and Russian… 12/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Death penalty, Vladimir Putin, Margaret Thatcher
School drop-outs: dealing with failure School drop-out rates have reached up to 60 percent in some countries according to the OECD. Why students fail in school is a vital question but it is equally… 12/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, France, Education, South Africa
Europe’s response to Human Trafficking In this edition of U-talk our question comes from Martha in Paris: “What is the European Union doing in the fight against human trafficking?” Michele… 12/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Human Rights, Trafficking
Spain must act swiftly to cure economy, warns Brussels Brussels has sounded the alarm over Spain and Slovenia’s economies. A European Commission report warned that they face huge problems to overcome their… 10/04/2013 - Tags: EU Commission, European Union, Spain
Luxembourg plans to ease banking secrecy laws Luxembourg has said it will water down its banking secrecy laws after pressure from its EU partners. It comes amid a Europe-wide effort to crack down on tax… 10/04/2013 - Tags: Banking, European Union, Banking secrecy
“Our next goal: to join the Schengen area”: Croatia’s ambassador to Belgium This week, I Talk will discusses Croatia’s upcoming EU accession with Mario Nobilo, Croatia’s ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg. Isabelle Kumar… 10/04/2013 - Tags: Croatia, EU Enlargement, European Union, Croatian politics
Austria joins EU talks to crack down on bank secrecy The Austrian government has decided to join Luxembourg for talks with the European Union on softening its stance on coveted bank secrecy. Announcing the… 09/04/2013 - Tags: Austria, European Union, Luxembourg, Banking secrecy
Tory MEP recalls Thatcher’s tussles with Brussels In opposition, Margaret Thatcher campaigned for the UK to remain in the European Community, the precursor to the EU. But once in office, the Iron Lady… 09/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher
Amnesty launches new Roma campaign Amnesty International launched a new campaign on Tuesday to end discrimination of Roma people in Europe. The human rights organisation wants the European… 09/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Amnesty International, Discrimination
Belgrade says ‘no deal’ on northern Kosovo Serbia’s road to joining the European Union might be blocked after Belgrade rejected a plan for northern Kosovo that was brokered by the EU. Kosovo has been… 09/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Serbia, Kosovo
Jobless Europe overshadows Cyprus problems While Cyprus has been dominating the headlines in the eurozone , the monetary union faces another longer-term problem. The jobless rate in the 17 countries… 05/04/2013 - Tags: Cyprus, European Union, Eurozone, Unemployment, Jobs
Moving on smoothly as companies change hands Retirement, illness, career changes – every year 450,000 businesses in Europe change ownership. The problem is that 600,000 jobs are lost in the region every… 05/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Economy, Business, Spain
Food safety after horse meat scandal Question from Estelle, Brussels: “After the horse meat scandal, what is Europe doing to ensure food safety?” Answer by Monique Goyens, Director General… 05/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Food crisis
ECB holds rates despite Cyprus As expected, the European Central Bank has kept the cost of borrowing unchanged at a record low of 0.75 percent. ECB President Mario Draghi and his… 04/04/2013 - Tags: Cyprus, ECB, European Union, Eurozone, Mario Draghi
Regulating banker bonuses After a financial crisis that many blame on the highly paid high-flyers of the banking world, politicians are responding to public anger by cracking down on… 04/04/2013 - Tags: Banking, European Union, Financial regulation
Eurozone inflation falls for third straight month Inflation in the eurozone was down for the third month running in March. The first assessment by the EU’s statistics agency, Eurostat, was that inflation… 03/04/2013 - Tags: ECB, European Union, Eurozone, Inflation
Brussels Serbia-Kosovo talks fail Talks in Brussels to end the deadlock over the Serbian north in Kosovo have broken down between the Prime Ministers of both countries. Serbian Prime… 03/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Serbia, Kosovo, Diplomatic tension
Belgrade and Pristina talk over northern Kosovo The Kosovan prime minister and his Serbian counterpart are in Brussels for talks which the EU hopes will end in a definitive deal over the fractious north of… 02/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Serbia, Kosovo, Independence, Brussels
Eurozone: no jobs, no growth There was no respite on the jobs front for the eurozone as the region’s unemployment rate hit 12 percent of the workforce in February. January’s total was… 02/04/2013 - Tags: European Union, Unemployment, Eurozone in crisis, Economic crisis
Others are deciding for you There is growing concern about the steady decline in the number of people voting in EU elections. And it raises a fundamental question: just how can the… 01/04/2013 - Tags: EU Parliament, European Union, Slovakia, Parliamentary elections, European politics
A good day to vote?Just what is the best day of the week to hold an election, to ensure that as many people as possible turn out to cast a ballot and that the concept of… 01/04/2013 - Tags: EU Parliament, European Union, Parliamentary elections, European politics
Fears of social unrest and further job losses in Cyprus As Cypriots grow increasingly concerned about their finances, there are fears of potential social unrest. Bank customers now face losing up to 60 percent… 31/03/2013 - Tags: Cyprus, European Union, Eurozone, Financial Crisis
Europe Weekly: EU in a spin after Cyprus bailout The ongoing uncertainty over the bailout of the Cypriot banking system dominated the headlines again this week. Euronews took a look at how eurozone… 29/03/2013 - Tags: Cyprus, European Union, Nicosia, Eurozone in crisis, Eurozone crisis timeline
Why isn’t Norway in the EU? In this edition of U talk we have a question from Simon, an Austrian student in his Erasmus year in Oslo, who asks: “Why is Norway not a member of the… 29/03/2013 - Tags: European Union, Norway
Fish stock dilemma In this edition of I talk EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki answers your questions. “Hello I am Chris Burns and welcome to … 28/03/2013 - Tags: EU Commission, European Union, Fishery, Greece, Environmental protection
EU eyes bolder energy policy The EU wants a radically more ambitious energy policy to meet fresh CO2 emissions targets for 2030. The European Commission is looking to set a new… 27/03/2013 - Tags: EU Commission, European Union, Renewable energies, energy efficiency
Italian pop star brands MPs as ‘whores’ Italian pop star Franco Battiato may not be the superstar that he is inside his homeland. But he went some way to raising his profile on the European stage… 27/03/2013 - Tags: EU Parliament, European Union, Italy, Italian politics, Political scandal
Cyprus: blood boiling over the banks Protesters shouting “Troika go home!” marched though Nicosia’s old town on Tuesday calling on other citizens to join them. They were venting their anger… 27/03/2013 - Tags: Banking, Cyprus, European Union, Economy, Eurozone in crisis, Cyprus politics
Bank of Cyprus staff protest at Nicosia headquarters People working for the largest bank in Cyprus massed at the Nicosia headquarters in support of the bank’s chairman, who has resigned in the wake of the… 26/03/2013 - Tags: Banking, Cyprus, European Union, Eurozone in crisis, Economic crisis, Debt crisis
Europe’s need for a little clarity on Big DataBig Data is one of the new buzzwords being branded around in Brussels as a potential source of breakthroughs in new business and entrepreneurship. Big Data… 26/03/2013 - Tags: European Union, Technology, Information society technology, Big Data
Cyprus banking chaos continues With banks in Cyprus closed until March 28 and restrictions in place on how much money can be transferred or withdrawn from accounts, the mood in Nicosia is… 26/03/2013 - Tags: Banking, Cyprus, European Union, Eurozone in crisis, Debt crisis
