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Mali seeks €2bn in aid from EU

Mali seeks €2bn in aid from EU

15 May 2013 07:42 - Reuters
The EU will pledge more than half a-billion euros to help Mali rebuild after months of conflict, says the European Commission President.
Europe in limbo as economic chiefs debate the future

Europe in limbo as economic chiefs debate the future

26 Apr 2013 00:00 - Ian Traynor
The European Union's focus on austerity has hit the limits of public acceptance, says the head of the trading bloc's executive arm.
Cyprus, Russia deal falls through

Cyprus, Russia deal falls through

22 Mar 2013 13:20 - Dmitry Zaks
Cyprus's Finance Minister Michalis Sarris has left Moscow empty-handed after a two-day push to secure the island a financial lifeline failed.
Lack of browser choice lands Microsoft €561m fine

Lack of browser choice lands Microsoft €561m fine

07 Mar 2013 12:00 - Guardian Reporter
The firm has been fined because it failed to give Europe's users a choice of web browser when they logged into Windows computers.
Ailing economies warned to pull up their socks

Ailing economies warned to pull up their socks

01 Jun 2012 11:44 - Philip Inman
A European Commission report has offered a mix of scolding, praise and promises of cash to seven ailing European Union economies.
European Union cracks down on rebellion

European Union cracks down on rebellion

09 Mar 2012 10:02 - Ian Traynor
Brussels has condemned Spain for planning to go against European Commission rules and not focus on its targets.

Beijing says that China and EU must join forces

14 Feb 2012 12:47 - Joe McDonald
China concedes that it needs to work together with the EU to solve Europe's debt crisis.
Cameron to block EU-wide financial transaction tax

Cameron to block EU-wide financial transaction tax

08 Jan 2012 16:17 - Staff Reporter
British Prime Minister David Cameron will block attempts to introduce EU-wide financial transaction tax based on fears of harming jobs and prosperity.
Google chief to face competition chief in antitrust inquiry

Google chief to face competition chief in antitrust inquiry

06 Dec 2011 07:48 - Charles Arthur
Google's Eric Schmidt is to meet the European Commission's antitrust chief amid signs that the search giant will be accused of abusing its position.
Greek conservatives reject signing reform pledge

Greek conservatives reject signing reform pledge

19 Nov 2011 15:25 - Staff Reporter
A major conservative party in Greece's new unity government has refused to drop its opposition to signing reform pledges in return for crucial loans.

EU-SA trade talks shows all is well between parties

16 Sep 2011 17:33 - Janice Roberts
At a time when the world is facing very important economic challenges, the EU-SA summit has shown that the parties share excellent relations still.

Short-selling ban reveals divisions within Europe

15 Aug 2011 11:41 - Staff Reporter
A piecemeal ban on short-selling of financial stocks in Europe sparked a rush of alternative proposals from countries and regulators.

Private sector powers Greek bailout

22 Jul 2011 12:12 - Gabriele Steinhauser
Eurozone leaders have agreed to a sweeping deal that will grant Greece a massive new bailout and radically reshape the currency union's rescue.

Britain commits $148-million to Africa

07 Apr 2009 12:29 - Staff Reporter
Britain on Monday committed $147-million to boost key trade routes in sub-Saharan Africa, saying a further $1-billion had been pledged.

EU drops legal action against Mastercard

01 Apr 2009 15:47 - Staff Reporter
The European Commission said on Wednesday it was dropping its antitrust case against MasterCard Europe after it lowered fees on cross-border payments.

EU ministers to review economic recovery plan

20 Jan 2009 13:04 - Staff Reporter
EU finance ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss how to mitigate one of the bloc's sharpest economic downturns in decades.

Barroso: Europe must not fall short on stimulus

09 Dec 2008 18:03 - Mark John
EU leaders must show US president-elect Barack Obama they are serious about tackling economic slowdown and climate change by agreeing firm action.

EU's 'Barroso billion' for Africa faces snag

24 Oct 2008 14:23 - Staff Reporter
European Commission president José Manuel Barroso's plan to grant €1-billion in aid for African farmers has run into trouble over financing.

EU leaders stick to climate-change deadline

16 Oct 2008 14:19 - Staff Reporter
European Union leaders on Thursday stuck to a December deadline for reaching a final deal on fighting climate change.

Donors move to aid Central African 'phantom state'

16 Jul 2008 13:26 - Joe Bavier
Donors are ramping up aid to the neglected Central African Republic because they fear cross-border conflicts in Darfur and Chad could expand.

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