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European Commission

CITES rejects ban on trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna

18/03/2010

Commission expresses disappointment with decision to reject the EU’s proposal for a ban under the international treaty on trade in endangered species.

European puzzle © EU
Council of the European Union

Quartet calls for conflict resolution in the Middle East within two years pdf

19/03/2010

EU joins UN, US, and Russia in statement urging Israel and Palestinians to return to peace talks with a goal of reaching a final deal on a two-state solution and the end of the occupation within two years.

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European Commission

EU prepares to join European Convention on Human Rights pdf

17/03/2010

Commission sets in motion process for EU to become the 48th party to the convention, as foreseen in the Lisbon treaty.  The move will make EU institutions answerable to the European court of human rights in Strasbourg.

Latest developments

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European Commission

Using mobile phones at sea

19/03/2010 |  Communication technologies and multimedia

New EU rules make it easier to make phone calls or send and receive text messages when out of range of land-based mobile phone networks.

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Competition: decisions from 15/03 to 19/03/2010

19/03/2010 |  Economy, finance and tax

Recent European competition decisions at a glance.

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European Economic and Social Committee

Reforming the CAP in 2013 msw8

18/03/2010 |  Agriculture

The Committee calls for re-think on the aims of the CAP and on how payments are distributed. They also support regulating markets to avoid major price fluctuations.

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European Economic and Social Committee

Gender equality: Europe’s objectives not yet met msw8

18/03/2010 |  Anti-discrimination and equal opportunies

No substantial progress has been achieved in the six priority areas identified by the EU for achieving equality between men and women, according to the Committee. It asks that the Commission’s new strategy set binding and quantifiable objectives.

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European Commission

Internal market: Four countries face legal action over failure to write EU rules into nation law

18/03/2010 |  Economy and economic policies

Commission is taking Greece, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal to court for failure to implement EU laws on assessing financial acquisitions.

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European Commission

Chile rebuilds after earthquake

17/03/2010 |  Economy and economic policies

The inauguration of Chile's new president was a moving moment for the EU's new commissioner for humanitarian aid - in more ways than one.

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European Commission

Situation in Greece “calmer” says President Barroso

17/03/2010 |  Economy and economic policies

During his meeting with the Greek prime minister, the Commission President praised the measures taken by the country to reduce its deficit. He stresses that these efforts are beneficial for Greece and its citizens, and not simply to please Brussels and its Eurozone partners.

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European Commission

EU offers €190m to compensate ACP banana exporters pdf

17/03/2010 |  International trade and trade agreements

The proposed support package would fulfill one of the EU’s obligations under a deal ending a 15-year trade dispute with Latin American banana-growing nations.

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