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Businesses likely to have a harder time obtaining bank loans in eurozone Businesses likely to have a harder time obtaining bank loans in eurozone
Eurozone banks report higher demand for business and housing loans in the second quarter but say the debt crisis restricted their ability to provide credit. Households and consumers can expect looser credit in coming months but businesses are likely to face tighter standards.

EU approves import of six types of GM maize   EU approves import of six types of GM maize
The commission authorised the imports for food and animal feed, not cultivation. The decision fell to the EU executive branch after farm ministers deadlocked on the applications in June. Five of the varieties are new to the EU market.

EU population breaks 500 million markEU population breaks 500 million mark
EU figures show 501.1 million citizens in 2010 compared with 409.7 in 2009. Immigration accounted for 60% of the increase whilst the birthrate decreased marginally with 5.4 million births in 2009.

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Belgian presidency of the EUBelgian presidency of the EU
From 1 July – 31 December, the work of driving the EU agenda will lie with Belgium

European e-Justice PortalEuropean e-Justice Portal
Find answers to cross-border questions on legal aid, judicial training, links to legal databases and online insolvency and land registers across the EU.

Economic and financial crisisEconomic and financial crisis
The world is facing a recession unlike any seen before. How we respond will shape our future for many years to come.

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The EU has set three targets it hopes can guide Europe towards a sustainable future.

Lisbon treatyLisbon treaty
Signed by EU leaders in 2007 , the treaty  comes into force on 1 December 2009.

EU @ Shanghai 2010EU @ Shanghai 2010
The world expo in Shanghai includes the EU pavilion: a vivid presentation of what EU is and does, highlighting policies and achievements ranging from the Euro to environmental protection to Europe without borders.

European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (2010)European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (2010)
Raising awareness and giving a voice to those who live in poverty and social exclusion.

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