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Merkel wants scope to expel eurozone troublemakers
European rules need to change so that countries that repeatedly break the bloc's economic guidelines can be expelled from the euro zone, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said yesterday (17 March).
Ministers back closer EU ‘surveillance’ of national economies
EU finance ministers on Tuesday supported greater EU involvement in monitoring national economic policies, agreeing that more "candid" policy recommendations could be made to member states on issues such as employment, education or the fight against poverty.
Socialists fight EU calls to lift anti-crisis measures
The European left has claimed that EU plans to withdraw economic stimulus measures adopted at the height of the financial crisis are premature and could lead to leaps in unemployment. In fact, German regional elections might hold the key, EurActiv has learned.
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Growth and jobs: Reshaping the EU's 'Lisbon Strategy'
As the recession bites, the European Commission and national governments have begun to reflect on replacing the EU's overarching strategy for...
Enlargement and the euro
In accordance with the provisions of the Maastricht Treaty, all new members of the European Union are eligible and compelled to join the bloc'...
Financial regulation: The EU's agenda
In response to the worst crisis in decades, European Union leaders have agreed a common agenda to regulate and supervise global financial markets...
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Stavros Lambrinidis,
MEP & Vice-President , European Parliament
MEP: EU credibility at stake in Greek recovery
Adrian Van den Hoven,
Director of International Relations, BusinessEurope
Business group: EU's new 'embassies' could bat for SMEs
Boyko Borissov,
Prime Minister of Bulgaria,
PM Borissov: Bulgaria ‘cuts through living flesh’ to balance budget
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