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Europe Business Slightly Happier, Consumer Spending A Little More Confident …

  • January 30th, 2013
  • Posted by EUEditor

eu-symbol-coins.jpgThe start of 2013 has seen a pick-up in the economic outlook in the European Union, indicated in regular surveys. … Read More »

Algeria Crisis Death Toll

  • January 25th, 2013
  • Posted by EUEditor

terror-algeria-gas-plant-1-13.jpgThe death toll from the desert terrorist attack at Tiguentourine in Algeria has grown to at least 81 as troops search through the wreckage of the natural gas complex taken hostage by Islamist militants over four days. … Read More »

Vote On EU: Brits (At Last!) May Go

  • January 24th, 2013
  • Posted by 7thmin

cameron-resize.jpgCOMMENTARY: The British Prime Minister, David Cameron (picture) has foreshadowed an “in or out” referendum on the European Union. … Read More »

Germany – France Want “More Europe” …

  • January 23rd, 2013
  • Posted by EUEditor

verdun-flags.jpgThe French President, Francois Hollande, and the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, have affirmed their commitment to the strategy of consolidating and extending economic union, to support growth and fend-off recession in Europe.

They announced a joint initiative aimed at strengthening the Eurozone currency agreements, during a day of celebrations in Berlin, 22.1.13,  marking 50 years since their two countries’ official post-war reconciliation in 1963. … Read More »

German Chancellor’s “Painful” Loss In State Poll …

  • January 22nd, 2013
  • Posted by EUEditor

merkel-resize.jpgVote counting in the German state of Lower Saxony has given the election there to the opposition Social Democrat (SPD) and Green parties, defeating a coalition of Christian Democrats (CDU) and the liberal Free Democrats, affiliates of the federal Chancellor, Angela Merkel (picture). … Read More »

Rescue Drama In Southern Ocean Wastes …

  • January 22nd, 2013
  • Posted by EUEditor

alain-delord-rescue.jpgThe lone French yachtsman Alain Delord enjoyed a lamb shank and Australian claret on board the luxury cruise ship which plucked him out of the Southern Ocean early on Monday night, as it ferried him to a landing in Tasmania. … Read More »

One Europe: One Driver’s Licence!

  • January 21st, 2013
  • Posted by 7thmin

drivers-licences-eu.jpgCommon Euro drivers’ licences: One more benefit being put forward by the European Commission for the 500-million people of the EU to be under the one top level of government.

Saving the lives of young people on the roads is being given as a prime reason for brinigng in the new plastic permits. … Read More »

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