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The United States and at least seven other Western countries expelled Syrian diplomats from their capitals yesterday (29 May) in a coordinated action against President Bashar al-Assad's government over the killing of more than 100 civilians in a Syrian town. An EU-wide expulsion, however, has not been decided.

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The Egyptian Election and the Arab Spring
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Promoting the EU via the works of Dan Brown?
It’s very interesting from a communication point of view, to analyses the books written by Dan Brown. The impact of ‘The Da Vinci Code’ was hug..

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Tag: Luxembourg

EU countries furious at OECD tax-haven 'grey list' - 06 April 2009 - News

Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg have voiced their displeasure at being placed on the OECD's 'grey list' of countries that are not yet compliant with OECD tax cooperation rules.

OECD welcomes changes to banking secrecy rules - 17 March 2009 - News

Two EU countries and Switzerland last week (13 March) announced their intention to amend banking secrecy rules following pressure from the OECD and its members.

Juncker blames EU leaders for 'speaking badly' of Europe - 19 June 2008 - News

Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker has accused EU leaders of tarnishing the EU image in their countries, blaming them for the negative results in EU referenda.

EU leaders sink deeper into contradiction - 18 June 2008 - News

In the confusion following the failed Lisbon Treaty referendum in Ireland, EU leaders are still issuing contradictory messages, adding to the chaotic situation. In the meantime the Slovenian Presidency confirmed that no major decision on how to address the crisis is to be expected from the imminent EU summit on June 19-20.

EU-Russia strategic treaty at stake at Luxembourg meeting - 28 April 2008 - News

A new basic treaty between the EU and Russia may be given the green light at a 29 April General Affairs and External Relations Council in Luxembourg. Only one of the 27 EU countries - Lithuania - has expressed reservations ahead of the meeting.

'Friends of the Constitution' want 'maxi-EU Treaty' - 29 January 2007 - News

Member states that have already adopted the EU Constitution want to see the current text completed, not cut down, and called for a 'daring proposal'.

Chance for a Real Debate on the EU's Constitution? - 25 January 2007 - Analysis

Writer and commentator on European affairs Kirsty Hughes and Jose Ignacio Torreblanca, senior analyst at the Elcano Institute in Madrid argue in this article, that the EU should move on following the institutional impasse and regain political confidence.

Cyprus parliament ratifies EU Constitution - 01 July 2005 - News

Following a two-day debate, the parliament of Cyprus has approved the EU Constitution. The next scheduled vote on the document comes with a referendum in Luxembourg on 10 July.

In Poland, EU Constitution may be ratified by parliament - 21 June 2005 - News

Poland's Prime Minister Marek Belka would prefer the parliament to ratify the EU Constitution. Luxembourg, meanwhile, is sticking to its 10 July referendum date.

Juncker backs starting EU-Turkey talks in 2005 - 09 March 2004 - News

Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker is in favour of Turkey starting accession negotiations with the EU in 2005.

Luxembourg ratifies Nice Treaty - 16 July 2001 - News

Luxembourg becomes third Member State to ratify Nice Treaty

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