- November 23rd, 2007
- Posted by 7thmin
More than a week after strike action that got to paralysis point in Paris, agreement was reached on a start to negotiations (22.11.07); as the former President replied to charges of corruption while in office, and a few moments were given to thoughts about politics — even in far-away Australia.
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- November 7th, 2007
- Posted by EUEditor
European governments will work together on new steps against terrorism including more laws to criminalise terrorist training and outlaw provocation to commit acts of terror via Internet. … Read More »
- April 15th, 2007
- Posted by Emma Cillekens
Nine member states of the European Union have been fined following a crack down on stockpiling of agricultural products.
As Emma Cillekens reports from Brussels, the European commission is putting its money where its mouth is in terms of cutting back on surplus agricultural storage. … Read More »
- April 11th, 2007
- Posted by 7thmin
A high level international trade meeting in New Delhi will see the United States put under pressure to cut its domestic support for farm production. … Read More »
- March 30th, 2007
- Posted by 7thmin
The European union has demolished its famous butter mountain, a distinctive part of the stockpile of unsold, subsidised farm products which for decades caused trouble between Europe and its trading competitors, especially Australia. … Read More »
- March 30th, 2007
- Posted by 7thmin
Plans for moving out of production-based agricultural support to direct payments and regional development schemes have been taken one step further – amid evidence of strong public support. … Read More »
- March 14th, 2007
- Posted by 7thmin
Two announcements from the European Commission this week (13.3.07) promise detailed disclosures on farm support, and upgraded controls on disease and contamination.
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