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EU and the Syria Arms Embargo
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The EU is still struggling to find a compromise on whether to relax its Syria arms embargo with the debate now focusing on the impact of such a move on a key peace initiative.
EU Week Ahead: May 27 — June 2
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The European Commission's country-specific economic recommendations dominate the EU agenda for the coming week.
IMF Searches Soul, Blames Europe
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In the second of its mea culpas, the IMF examines past debt restructurings and what could be improved in the future.
EU Week Ahead: May 20-24
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A one-day meeting of heads of European Union governments on Wednesday dominates the agenda this week, with leaders set to discuss energy and fresh moves against tax evasion.
How Safe Should Bank Deposits Be?
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How to deal with bank deposits has emerged as one of the trickiest questions as EU states discuss how to turn the ad-hoc loss distributionseen in Cypriot banks into predictable rules.
Beyond Malmö’s Eurovision Glitter
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The Eurovision Song Contest could prove a much-needed shot in the arm for Sweden's third largest city, but the contest's location has also been criticized.
It’s Eurovision!
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This year we’ll be travelling to Malmö, Sweden, for the annual extravaganza of glitter, key changes and geopolitical tension that is the Eurovision Song Contest.
Behind Borg’s Stimulus Stunt
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On Tuesday, Sweden's finance minister, a fiscal hardliner, turned heads by arguing that Europe's economy needed more “energy,” which could come from lower taxes and greater spending.
Rivals to Google: Search Harder
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Google Inc.'s rivals that complained to the EU about alleged antitrust practices by the search giant are openly scornful of its proposed remedies.
EU Week Ahead: May 13 – 17
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A meeting of finance ministers will be the highlight of this week at the EU. But there will be more: a donor conference for Mali and a big gathering on how to make sure Europe's industries remain competitive.
Van Rompuy: Follow My Lead
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The EU Council president, once dismissed as a "damp rag", says successors will follow his style.
U.K. “Should Push Services in EU”
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A think tank with a euro-skeptic reputation suggests the U.K. pushes services liberalization in the EU--and use a method to do it that some may find ironic.
Belgium? He’s Got the T-Shirt.
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Belgium is small – about the size of Maryland – but densely packed with railway lines, breweries and quirky little towns. Belgians may not share a language, landscape or even be part of the same country forever, but now they all have one...
No Resolution on Bank Resolution
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The debate about who should take losses when European banks fail drags on.
Week Ahead: May 6 to May 10
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The first full week of May will intense in Brussels, as discussions in the European Parliament and European Commission will ensure a steady news flow about the economic situation in Europe.
Re-Rethinking Euro Austerity
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A new paper from a European Commission economist obliquely questions another tenet of austerity.
EU Bigwigs Feeling Social?
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EU officials are getting social -- Brussels bigwigs are finally discovering Twitter, blogs and Facebook.
Week Ahead: April 29 to May 3
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European institutions are set to enjoy a bit of a break next week, as the May 1 holiday on Wednesday will slow work. But the few events scheduled will be key to understanding the state of the European Union's economy.
Making Sense of Cypriot Fruit Salad
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Reporters analyzing the Cyprus bailout were told they were comparing apples and pears when they said it had grown from €17 billion to €23 billion in the chaotic nine days between the country's first and second bailout deal. It's taken a mon...
Europe and Depositor Preference
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When banks fail, should depositors be burned alongside holders of senior bank debt or should debt holders lose money before depositors are touched? That question, now under consideration in Brussels as part of discussions over a new “resolutio...
