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Thousands call on EU chiefs to act over Barroso controversy

More than 5,800 people have signed a petition calling for EU chiefs to act over a controversy involving José Manuel Barroso.

06/08/2016

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Former French EU Commissioner to become chief Brexit negotiator

Former French EU commissioner Michel Barnier has been appointed as the EU's main negotiator for the UK's exit of the bloc. He will take up his new position in October.

27/07/2016

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'Tighten rules or live to regret it': Brussels told to act after Barroso controversy

Stricter rules and independent regulation should be introduced to avoid senior EU staff becoming too close to big business, it’s been claimed.

22/07/2016

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EU probes Polish media law

The EU is to investigate Poland’s new media laws, which have been branded as a clampdown on the freedom of the press. The country’s new conservative

13/01/2016

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Juncker's State of the Union speech

From the Greek debt crisis to the dramatic influx of refugees and migrants, from security and agricultural concerns to the prospect of a UK exit, the

08/09/2015

Europe News

Juncker "in perfect health"

The European Commission has been forced to deny rumours that its president, Jean-Claude Juncker, is unwell and often absent from work.

21/04/2015

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Greece told to 'stop wasting time' over negotiating reforms

Greek Finance Minister Vanis Varoufakis has been told to stop wasting time in negotiating reforms with his country’s international creditors. That

09/03/2015

Europe News

EU Commission ditches 'watered down' air pollution proposal

The European Commissions plan to reduce air pollution has been ditched, along with a host of other new measures. The reason given, national heads of

16/12/2014

Europe News

EU Commission promises more transparency on lobbying

19/11/2014

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Luxembourg's attractive company tax leaks tempt scandal

06/11/2014

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Juncker Commission gets green light

24/10/2014

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Europe Weekly: MEPs grill commissioners in EP hearings

03/10/2014

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Live: New European commissioners face policy grilling by MEPs

29/09/2014

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Juncker urges EU voters to reject populism

07/03/2014

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Your chance to #AskBarroso about the state of the European Union

04/09/2013

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Europe Weekly: European economy lags behind US

31/05/2013

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What hope for Europe's unemployed youth?

30/01/2013

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Erasmus students quiz Barroso on the state of Europe

11/12/2012