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European Commission News
Kristalina Georgieva European Parliament Hearing Report
Described as the Commissioner with the least time to prepare, Ms Georgieva was cool, calm and collected. Haiti was the first item on the agenda and she praised the EU Humanitarian Aid, saying that on
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EU says medical treatment getting to those in need in Haiti
While some critics have decried what they said is the slow progress in helping the earthquake victims in Haiti, EU Development Commissioner Karel De Gucht told Members of the European Parliament that medical treatment is
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Amnesty calls on the EU to stop Roma exclusion now
As the opening conference of the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion opened today in Madrid, Amnesty International (AI) urged the EU to address what it said were continuous human rights violation
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Kristalina Georgieva to replace Jeleva as Bulgarian Commissioner-designate
  Bulgarian Prime Minister Borisov has informed European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso of his intention to suggest Ms Kristalina Georgieva, currently Vice-President of the World Bank, as member of the European Commission. A statement from the
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Jeleva resigns from European Commission and Foreign Ministry
The candidacy of Bulgarian Commissioner-designate Rumiana Jeleva has been withdrawn according to the European People's Party Group in the European Parliament. A letter was sent to Joseph Daul this morning by Rumiana Jeleva. Jeleva has resigned
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Pre Davos Schwab underlines values
Over two-thirds of people believe the current economic crisis is also a crisis of ethics and values. But only 50% think universal values exist. These are among the findings of the World Economic Forum’s Faith
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Jeleva’s name cleared, pressure mounts for removal
  The whole European Union is watching as Rumiana Jeleva’s candidacy for European Commissioner is one of the few sticking points of its acceptance by the European Parliament. Though Jeleva’s performance was not satisfactory, it was
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Parliament prepares for battle as Barroso confirms confidence in Jeleva
European Commission President has reaffirmed his confidence in Commissioner-designate Rumiana Jeleva who found herself in political crossfire last week after allegations of conflict of interest. Barroso, through a letter to Euroepan Parliament President Jerzy Buzek, after
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World unites in Haiti aid effort: Ashton, Clinton, and Clooney give hope
With the whole world watching, as Haiti tries to recover from the 7-richter earthquake that has reportedly killed 50,000, a figure which may escalate to 100,000, aid from the United States and the European Union
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John DALLI European Parliament Hearing Report
John DALLI Health and Consumer Policy EN CV Our rating: Dalli clearly impressed MEP's, many of whom were waiting for someone to turn up with a
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Kroes should not be Europe's Digital Agenda Commissioner
Neelie Kroes, soon to be former European Commissioner for Competition should not be allowed by the European Parliament to be confirmed in her new portfolio, which includes telecoms. Why? Because when at her personal discretion to
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Jeleva cleared by Ministry of Justice; English document
European Commission-designate Rumiana Jeleva, was today cleared of any violations by the Bulgarian Ministry of Justice. New Europe broke the story with the original documents late last night. The English translation of the Ministry of Justice
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Jeleva made no violation: Bulgarian Ministry of Justice report - EXCLUSIVE
Related news: Check-mate; Jeleva unsalvable; a commentary, Documents clear Jeleva of allegations , Borisov opens the door for new Commission nominee A document acquired by New Europe which carries the signature of Lyudmila Petrova, Bulgaria's Deputy Minister of Justice, shows
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Check-mate; Jeleva unsalvable; a commentary
  Updates: Jeleva made no violation: Bulgarian Ministry of Justice report - EXCLUSIVE, Check-mate; Jeleva unsalvable; a commentary, Borisov opens the door for new Commission nominee The matter of European Commission designate Rumiana Jeleva has been keeping our newsroom busy.
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Androula Vassiliou European Parliament Hearing Report
Androula Vassiliou Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth EN CV Our rating: Under the auspices of the culture and education Committee in the European Parliament Cypriot national
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Gunther H.Oettinger European Parliament Hearing Report
Gunther H.Oettinger Energy EN CV Our rating: Energy was one of those portfolios five years ago that Jose Manuel Barroso struggled to find an interested party
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Documents clear Jeleva of allegations
Updates: Jeleva made no violation: Bulgarian Ministry of Justice report - EXCLUSIVE, Check-mate; Jeleva unsalvable; a commentary, Borisov opens the door for new Commission nominee   We have acquired Official translated Global Consult documents, which relate to political attack on
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Borisov opens the door for new Commission nominee
Updates: Jeleva made no violation: Bulgarian Ministry of Justice report - EXCLUSIVE, Check-mate; Jeleva unsalvable; a commentary, Documents clear Jeleva of allegations   After continuing to endorse Jeleva’s candidacy pursuant to the European Commission Parliamentary hearings where Commissioner-designate Rumiana Jeleva
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Maire Geoghegan-Quinn European Parliament Hearing Report
Maire Geoghegan-Quinn Research, Innovation and Science EN CV Our rating: Nobody would accuse Ms Geoghegan-Quinn of being a shrinking violet, and her powerful and forceful manner
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Michel BARNIER European Parliament Hearing Report
Michel BARNIER Internal Market and Services EN CV Our rating: On the back of what Michel Barnier, Former Agricultural and Fisheries Minister of France, Former Commissioner
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China the big lure for Volkswagen and Ford as car sales jump
The auto industry recession that hit Europe hard has shown signs of letting up and one of the biggest markets
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EU carmakers hit India auto show with compact cars

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Why Greece? Why Now?
For the winds to set sail for the troops of the Greek coalition and battle against Troy in the world
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Murdoch Tries Teabagging
One grass roots movement has emerged in the US, enraged by President Obama's election. Calling
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An EU Expenses Scandal About To Erupt?
British politics has been rocked by abundant evidence of its members of Parliament being caught
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USA
Hillary flies to London for Afghanistan Conference
In what is gearing up to be the event of the Defense calendar 2010, UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s timely
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The grades are in for Obama’s first year in office – and they’re not so good
Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit
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The EU Commission goes To The Opera
Opera Software, a small Norwegian company, that has produced an innovative web browser since 1994,
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Beware the Environmental-Industrial Complex
As the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference gathers momentum, we can anticipate an increase of urgency,
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Russia
Russia finally ratifies Strasbourg Court reform
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on 4 February signed a law on the ratification of Protocol 14 of the European Convention
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Russia, Libya sign arms deal
Libya has agreed to buy $1.8 billion worth of weapons from Russia, Russian Prime Minister
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Russia’s inflation below 2% in January
Consumer Price Index (CPI) amounted to 101.6% in January 2010, down from 102.4% in January
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Lavrov hails unification of fishing standards by Norway
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on 3 February held talks in Moscow with his Norwegian
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CHINA
EU firms bullish on China, intellectual property debated
The worldwide economic recession has had European Union businesses keenly eyeing China for continuing markets, and the EU’s Chamber of
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China miffed over German snubs at Frankfurt book fair
Showing there is still some major differences between the European Union and China in areas
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As China cranks up PR machine, media groups want openness
Just as the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China passed
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Interviews
Sauat Mynbayev
First oil from Kashagan not far off, says Kazakh energy minister
Sauat Mynbayev
Robert J. Shapiro
An Argentinean "nightmare"
Robert J. Shapiro
Henry Rollins
Like a Rollins stone
Henry Rollins
Viviane Reding, outgoing European Commissioner for Information, Society and Media, and Commissioner designated for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship
What happens if a German-Greek couple living in Belgium divorce?
Viviane Reding, outgoing European Commissioner for Information, Society and Media, and Commissioner designated for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship
Rumiana Jeleva is European Commissioner designate for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, and Bulgaria's Foreign Minister
The crises the EU helps with always have a human face
Rumiana Jeleva is European Commissioner designate for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, and Bulgaria's Foreign Minister
Konstantin Kosachev, Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation
A united energy system for Russia and united Europe
Konstantin Kosachev, Chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the State Duma of the Russian Federation
Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner designate of Development, and outgoing European Commissioner for Energy
From energy to development, oil and gas Piebalgs is still in the European pipeline
Andris Piebalgs, Commissioner designate of Development, and outgoing European Commissioner for Energy
Elmar Brok, member of the European Parliament
In God the EPP trusts, but Turkey and Ukraine have to wait
Elmar Brok, member of the European Parliament
Antonio Tajani, outgoing European Commissioner for Transport, and Commissioner designate for Industry and Entrepreneurship
Tajani takes on a new post, sees a good balance
Antonio Tajani, outgoing European Commissioner for Transport, and Commissioner designate for Industry and Entrepreneurship
Theodoros Skylakakis, member of the European Parliament
Greece’s EU fishing expedition brings up empty nets
Theodoros Skylakakis, member of the European Parliament

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Europe’s Ukrainian Linchpin
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Rights for Robots?
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Mariela Baeva
Animal farm revisited ignored
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Fidel Castro
Lessons learned from Haiti
Fidel Castro
Alex Marshall
Condemned to stay in Afghanistan
Alex Marshall
George Readings
A civic challenge for extremism?
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