Finance ministers to give France more time to reduce budget deficit Macron warns that France will do enough to get deficit below 3% but rules out €30 billion in additional savings. European Voice By Simon Taylor 3/5/15, 5:35 AM CET European Union finance ministers will on Monday (9 March) approve a European Commission recommendation to…
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EPA The energy union road trip Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič plans a journey across the EU to sell the idea that energy is best done together. By Kalina Oroschakoff 5/19/15, 10:52 PM CET Updated 6/2/15, 9:56 AM CET EU countries jealously guard their national sovereignty when it comes to national energy policies, but that isn’t…
Read moreSeven things to look out for when Juncker announces the allocation of Commission portfolios
Seven things to look out for when Juncker announces the allocation of Commission portfolios Juncker faces several challenges in distributing the portfolios, not least ensuring that all 28 commissioners have a meaningful job to do. European Voice By Tim King 9/8/14, 8:49 AM CET Updated 9/10/14, 3:39 PM CET Jean-Claude Juncker, the next president of…
Read moreFrans Timmermans’s confirmation hearing – as it happened
Frans Timmermans’s confirmation hearing – as it happened The Dutch foreign minister has been nominated to be the next European Commission vice-president for better regulation. European Voice By Toby Vogel and Dave Keating 10/7/14, 1:00 PM CET Updated 2/12/15, 2:48 PM CET Frans Timmermans Country: The Netherlands Portfolio: Vice-president for better regulation Previous: Foreign minister Party:…
Read moreCommission criticises Germany’s planned road toll law
Commission criticises Germany’s planned road toll law Commission continues to monitor possible violation of EU law after German cabinet backs road toll plans. European Voice By Cynthia Kroet Click Here: Newcastle United Shop 12/17/14, 12:05 PM CET Updated 6/2/15, 11:55 AM CET Germany’s government on Tuesday (16 December) approved a controversial law that hits foreign…
Read moreEuropean Union or mean girl?
Catherine Novelli | The Lisbon Council European Union or mean girl? Top US official tells Europe to love itself. By Zoya Sheftalovich 6/3/15, 5:46 PM CET Updated 6/4/15, 10:12 AM CET Is the European Union that awkward kid in class with low self-esteem who bullies her frenemy to feel better about herself? That may be…
Read more6 reasons to back heritage
Heritage inspired looks have emerged across the runway in the past few seasons, while its presence within recent period dramas has pushed the trend further into the mainstream. Here are the six reasons why heritage should be on your radar for Fall 2020. 1. It’s cropping up on the runway Reimagining the quintessential style through…
Read more'It won't be long until they overtake us' – Mexico legend Marquez says Liga MX should be 'worried' about improved MLS
The former El Tri defender had his difficulties in America, but he admits that there is a shift occurring in Concacaf Longtime Mexico star Rafael Marquez says that Liga MX should be “worried” about the rise of MLS and the impact it will have on Mexican soccer. The former defender is one of El Tri’s…
Read moreCommission puts Apple’s tax affairs in spotlight
A girl holds an iPhone 6 | Angelo Carconi/EPA Commission puts Apple’s tax affairs in spotlight Apple warned the Irish authorities that its presence in Ireland was subject to review before specifying the maximum amount of tax it was prepared to pay, according to documents published as part of a European Commission probe. European Voice…
Read moreStéphane Guillon imite Montebourg et fâche Audrey Pulvar
Sur le plateau de Laurent Ruquier samedi, Stéphane Guillon, poussé dans ses retranchements par Audrey Pulvar, n’a pas trouvé autre chose à répondre que de réaliser une imitation d’Arnaud Montebourg. La journaliste a moyennement apprécié cette sortie d’un humoriste qu’on a connu plus inspiré. L’ambiance était houleuse sur le plateau de l’émission On n’est pas…
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