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The European Commission has produced a short-term assistance package to help industries and private citizens hit by sharply rising oil prices and related costs for food and other commodities. … Read More »
The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has proposed a new “partnership with Europe”, and a two-third cuts in farm protection — in a speech at Brussels. … Read More »
Leaders of the European Union have said Chinese action against Tibetan protestors is creating “difficulty” over the Beijing Olympics, though they have said no to a boycott.
The EU Heads of Government had other weighty matters on their minds this month (13-14.3.08), especially the priority issue of climate change, when they met at Brussels. … Read More »
The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, (picture) says he is going to the NATO summit next month to promote improvements in the allied deployment in Afghanistan.
He will see leaders of the European Union at Brussels on his way. … Read More »
Both Australia and the Netherlands are in some “deep water”, it seems, over anti-whale protesting that got nasty.
Ambassadors from the two countries have been summoned to talks with the government in Japan, about reining in the protesters. … Read More »
One Europe: Mixing the diversity of languages; working together on climate change; frontiers for a “borderless” Europe; celebrating Europe through music. … Read More »
Members of the European Parliament began a new session this week (14.l.08) distributing honours in recognition of democratic leadership and human rights – and preparing for new initiatives on the environment. … Read More »