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EU steps up response to Syrian massacre
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.

News | France hesitates on federalist leap to save the euro
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LINKSDOSSIERS

REACH chemical safety review: Re-opening a can of worms?
Five years after its adoption, the European Commission is preparing to review the controversial REACH regulation, which for the first time required chemical manufacturers to justify that their products are safe for consumers before placing them on the market.

LinksDossier | Cutting energy use in Europe's old building stock: Mission impossible?
LinksDossier | Visa-free travel for the EU's East: The next frontier
LinksDossier | Austerity: Healthcare in hardship
LinksDossier | Cloud computing: A legal maze for Europe
LinksDossier | Digital agenda: Connecting the EU
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Turunen MEP: 'There are many situations that can make us vulnerable as consumers'
Danish MEP Emilie Turunen explains why the European Commission should strengthen protections for the elderly, disabled and other potentially vulnerable consumers.

Interview | EUrid: Being green pays off in increased competitiveness
Interview | Packaging boss: 'Paper for recycling is short in Europe'
Interview | Foreign Minister: 'Lithuania could adopt the euro after some time'
Interview | Internet guru warns users to play safe
Interview | Industry chief: Pricing, policies should promote water efficiency
OPINIONS

The Egyptian Election and the Arab Spring
Westerners have underestimated the extent of the support for the military regime in Egypt and the degree to which anti-Mubarak demonstrators were committed to Western-style democracy rather than a democracy that represented Islamic values, writes George Friedman.

Opinion | Greece's choice: a hard landing or a crash
Opinion | Energy efficiency: a clear path to a green future
Opinion | Europe Needs a Real Growth Agenda
Opinion | Energy savings: The stimulus Europe needs
Opinion | The water crisis is now
BLOGS

When the EU naively protects individuals from themselves
In the last plenary session of the European Parliament a piece of legislation was brought in to vote, aiming at strengthening “consumer protect..

Blog | Europa muss nach Syrien
Blog | Britain’s European policy in fantasy realm
Blog | 2012 Annual review: Brussels Bubble, EU Online Public Space & closing this blog?
Blog | Turkish Coffee Briefing on the European Parliament : Power and Politics
Blog | Is Europe losing speed ?
VIDEOS

EU edges closer to mobile phone payments - 19 May 2009 - News

An agreement between two major industry players has brought Europe a step closer to using mobile phone technology for direct payments.

Visa to appeal Commission's €10m anti-trust fine - 04 October 2007 - News

Visa has said that it will appeal a fine imposed by the EU for refusing to admit Morgan Stanley to its payment system in Britain. The Commission argued that the move was "unjustified and discriminatory". EU anti-trust chief Neelie Kroes said that the decision would give a "clear signal" that the Commission will take a tough line to ensure competition in the payments sector.

Less costs for cash withdrawals abroard from 1 July - 28 June 2002 - News

From 1 July 2002, the cost of euro cash withdrawals in other Member States should be the same as in the home Member State as the Regulation on cross-border payments in euros enters into force.

Regulation on bank charges for cross border euro payments adopted - 14 December 2001 - News

The European Parliament on 13 December adopted, without amendments, the Regulation that states that charges for transactions in euros within the EU should be the same across borders as within a single Member State.

Heavy fines for German bank cartel - 13 December 2001 - News

The European Commission decided to fine five German banks a total of 100,8 million euro for allegedly fixing the charges for the exchange of euro-zone currencies.

EP agrees with Commission on euro cross border payments - 16 November 2001 - News

The Parliament voted that charges for transactions in euros within the EU should be the same across borders as within a single Member State. The Commission agrees with the Parliament's three amendments.

Study confirms high charges for cross border payments - 21 September 2001 - News

According to a new study conducted for the Commission, banks and credit institutions in the EU still charge excessive fees for cross-border credit transfers within the EU. The European Banking Federation says that its research shows results contrary to those of the Commission.

SMEs to be paid more promptly ? - 01 March 2001 - News

Ombudsman approves changes to Commission payment scheme following 15 month investigation

Switzerland to vote on referendum on EU - 01 March 2001 - News

Opinion polls show highly sceptical Swiss population unlikely to accept EU membership in referendum on 4 March

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