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5 September 2008
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Romania neutralises anti-corruption boss  

The Romanian government is planning to send the head of its national anti-corruption directorate (DNA) to a sinecure position in Brussels, in a move described by the national press as an attempt by the authorities to rid themselves of an anti-corruption magistrate renowned for his integrity and independence.


EU threatens to slap visa sanctions on US  

Highlighting the lack of progress towards obtaining visa-free travel to the US for all EU citizens, the Commission yesterday (23 July) warned that it may force American diplomats to apply for visas to travel to the European Union.


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Internet Security  [FR] [DE]

Security in the online world is essential for the internet to realise its economic potential - but experts agree that there is no simple solution to a problem that has multiple dimensions: technological, societal, economic and psychological. (read more)

Environmental crime  [DE]

EU member states have confirmed their support of plans aimed at criminalising the worst offences against the environment - however, sanctions are to be limited to transgressions of EU, not national, laws. (read more)

Maritime Safety  [FR] [DE]

Following oil slicks that devastated European coasts in the past decade, the Commission is taking further action to improve maritime safety by preventing accidents and pollution and better controlling their effects. (read more)

 
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