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The Greenpeace organisation i n Europe has issued a rejoinder to urgent moves by the European Union to conserve stocks of fish, saying it needs to target large-scale industrial fishing first, and implement much tougher quotas.
It describes the European fleet as a major offender in over-fishing, well beyond its home waters.
Europe’s human rights Commissioner, Viviane Reding, has claimed victory for actions by the EU to guarantee the rights of Roma people and other minorities.
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A pan-European effort is being made to control bad forest fires raging in Greece and Albania during the last week.
The European Commission has announced the two countries activated the international Civil Protection Mechanism, late last week, to request urgent aerial assistance. … Read More »
An extensive poll in France has put the former Socialist Party (PS) secretary, Francois Hollande (picture), in the box seat to become the party’s candidate in presidential elections next year. … Read More »
Shortages of food stocks, fuel and other supplies in Tripoli have provided new impetus to international efforts to avert a humanitarian crisis in war-torn Libya.
MAJOR RELIEF
As rebel forces search for the former head of government, Muamar al-Gaddafi, and move against remaining strong-points held by his supporters; European leaders have been gearing up for a major relief effort. … Read More »
The President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, is set to visit Australia at the beginning of next month – a visit postponed in 2009 because of troubles at the time in the world economy. … Read More »
 
Along with the triumphal shouts and celebratory bursts of gunfire in the streets of Tripoli; unease still ruled in certain parts of town; the search for Muamar al-Gaddafi heated up, with offers of a bounty; and international gatherings began, aimed at funding the beginnings of a new order, and promoting a turn to democracy. … Read More »