http://www.euractiv.com/Latests DocumentsUNEenMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:07:14 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss5editor@euractiv.comwebmaster@euractiv.comhttp://www.euractiv.com/cssea/logo.gifhttp://www.euractiv.com/10360http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/eu-speed-recruitment-global-war-talent/article-187539?Ref=RSSSpecialised knowledge of the European Union will no longer be the main focus of tests to recruit EU officials under new guidelines to come into force next year, EurActiv has learned, as the bloc's institutions seek to attract the best talent to Brussels.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:45:00 GMTtcm:29-187539-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/europeans-warming-paid-online-news/article-187462?Ref=RSSThe days of free online newspapers may be drawing to a close as major media owners announce their intention to impose stricter and higher pay barriers on their news services. And Europeans seem to be willing to pay for such services, according to a recent survey.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:15:00 GMTtcm:29-187462-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/eu-officials-offered-hotline-clear-writing/article-187434?Ref=RSSThe European Commission is seeking to kill off excessive legal speak by setting up a hotline that will give officials advice on how to write more clearly, it emerged at a conference in Brussels yesterday (17 November).Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:50:00 GMTtcm:29-187434-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/national-debates-key-eu-communication/article-187316?Ref=RSSInvolving national actors in communicating EU policies can stimulate debates on European issues among ordinary citizens, heard stakeholders attending EurActiv's 10th anniversary celebrations yesterday (12 November) in the European Parliament.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:36:04 GMTtcm:29-187316-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/euractiv-awards-recognise-national-debates-europe/article-187298?Ref=RSSFranco-German broadcaster ARTE, pan-European rail-pass InterRail and a documentary on Turkey's EU accession won recognition for fostering national debates on Europe during the Fondation EurActiv Awards prize ceremony in the European Parliament yesterday (12 November).Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMTtcm:29-187298-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/eu-attempt-frame-citizens-initiative/article-187237?Ref=RSSThe European Commission launched a consultation yesterday (11 November), calling for advice on how to implement the citizens' initiative, one of the key democratic innovations of the Lisbon Treaty.Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:49:00 GMTtcm:29-187237-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/eu-lawmakers-warm-online-media-survey/article-187205?Ref=RSSOnline resources and social media play a key role in helping politicians shape policies in Europe and the US alike, according to a new survey which found members of the European Parliament lagging behind when it comes to engaging with EU citizens.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:33:04 GMTtcm:29-187205-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/lawmakers-scold-city-lobbying-eu-finance-rules/article-187176?Ref=RSSTo forge proposals on financial regulation, the European Commission continues to rely on the advice of financial expert who have vested corporate interests, especially from the City of London, EU lawmakers are claiming.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:00 GMTtcm:29-187176-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/phantom-meps-cause-political-nightmare/article-187098?Ref=RSSThe increase in the number of lawmakers in the European Parliament, prompted by the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, is causing major headaches across the EU, with massive uncertainty surrounding the timing of the 18 new MEPs taking office.Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMTtcm:29-187098-16http://www.euractiv.com/en/pa/meps-blast-croatia-catholic-church-meddling/article-187084?Ref=RSSMembers of the European Parliament voiced strong warnings yesterday (4 November) against increased meddling by the Croat Catholic church in the country's internal and external affairs.Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:49:00 GMTtcm:29-187084-16