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Ukip offered Tories election deal over treaty

Source: The Independent

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Sat Nov 28 07:30:44 -0800 2009 | political-news

He said the Lisbon Treaty was the "last nail in the coffin" of Britain's democracy. The peer admitted he was "not much of a politician" but said that he might be appealing to voters disillusioned with the present system. He...

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Boost for France in banks shake-up

Source: Financial Times

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Fri Nov 27 15:07:37 -0800 2009 | political-news

The French victory came after months of intense lobbying over top Commission jobs that culminated on Friday in an announcement of new portfolios by José Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president. Alarmed about Mr Barnier’s possible influence over the City...

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Consumer confidence in Europe up a touch

Source: United Press International

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Fri Nov 27 10:06:28 -0800 2009 | business-news

The European Commission's Economic and Financial Affairs Office said consumer confidence is up in Europe, but still below historic standards. The Economic Sentiment Indicator for November rose to 87.9 in the European Union, a gain of 1.9 points, and rose...

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Golden payoff for EU chiefs

Source: Times Online

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Sat Nov 28 14:31:58 -0800 2009 | political-news

European commissioners are to receive golden goodbyes amounting to £4.5m, an average of nearly £350,000 each. The payouts follow the appointment of a new set of 27 commissioners last Friday by Jose Manuel Barroso, president of the commission. Even those...

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US First Lady Receives White House Christmas Tree

Source: Voice of America

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Sat Nov 28 00:11:54 -0800 2009 | political-news

AFP US First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughter Sasha are presented with the official White House Christmas Tree at the North Portico of the White House in Washington, DC, 27 Nov 2009 Share This

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Yemenia airline avoids EU blacklist despite crash

Source: Reuters

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Fri Nov 27 10:03:44 -0800 2009 | travel-news

Reporting by Pete Harrison, editing by Dale Hudson)

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Business groups welcome portfolio allocation

Source: The Irish Times

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Fri Nov 27 21:05:57 -0800 2009 | business-news

Business organisations have welcomed the announcement that Maire Geoghegan-Quinn is to be allocated the Research and Innovation portfolio in the new European Commission. Employers’ group Ibec said it was an important portfolio for Ireland to secure. “Research and innovation will...

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Spain seeks to transform its economy

Source: The Boston Globe

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Fri Nov 27 07:07:21 -0800 2009 | political-news

Spain has unveiled an ambitious reform package aimed at weaning its troubled economy from dependence on the construction sector and introducing a more sustainable model of growth. The broad 10-year plan features everything from tighter supervision of the financial sector...

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Pearson challenge

Source: BBC

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Fri Nov 27 10:24:38 -0800 2009 | political-news

Brash, outspoken and willing to shout the loudest. The UK Independence Party are regarded by most as the standard bearers of Euroscepticism in Brussels...Vivacious, pugnacious and not afraid of being contentious, Mr Farage commands a grudging respect even from some...

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European carbon prices down after temporary boost

Source: International Business Times

Brussels :: Belgium | updated Fri Nov 27 08:22:01 -0800 2009 | green-news

Prices for benchmark European Union carbon emission permits fell 2 percent on Friday, as traders viewed the previous session's gains as short-lived. EU Allowances for December delivery were down 26 cents or 2.01 percent at 12.67 euros ($18.91) a tonne...

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