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Britain wary as EU Commission launches financial transaction tax - 15 February 2013 - News

The European Commission formally proposed a tax on financial trading in 11 countries yesterday (14 February), saying the levy could raise up to €35 billion each year and make banks more accountable following the 2008 banking crisis.

Germany spearheads 'Robin Hood' tax group of EU nations - 25 June 2012 - News

At least nine countries led by Germany are expected to ask the European Commission to draw up plans for a so-called "enhanced co-operation" on the financial transactions tax (FTT) following a meeting of EU finance minister in Luxembourg on Friday (22 June).

Ministers mull 'enhanced co-operation' on finance tax - 19 June 2012 - News

Faced with fierce opposition from Britain and Sweden, France and Germany could formally request plans for a smaller group of countries to move forward on a financial transactions tax (FTT) when finance ministers meet in Luxembourg on Friday (22 June).

Spain, Italy step up fight over patent - 24 June 2011 - News

Spain and Italy are threatening more legal action if ministers steam ahead with proposals for an EU patent in Luxembourg on Monday (27 June), on top of the case they have already brought at the European Court of Justice.

EU presses Ukraine on upcoming elections - 17 September 2007 - News

At a bilateral summit in Kiev, the EU has reiterated its call for Ukraine to uphold democratic standards and form a government swiftly following its parliamentary elections on 30 September, in a move that is anticipated to end the ongoing political crisis.  

The Constitutional Treaty - opening the way to a "core" Europe? - 21 June 2004 - Opinion

This EPC paper analyses the outcome of the European Council on 17-18 June 2004, focusing primarily on the Constitutional Treaty.

Integrating Europe: Multiple Speeds - One Direction? - 08 April 2004 - Opinion

This working paper by the EPC contains two separate articles on whether there is a need for "enhanced cooperation" and the applicability of flexible integration to various policy areas.

Full interview with Jonathan Faull, Director-General European Commission's DG Justice and Home Affai - 04 February 2004 - Interview

In an exclusive interview with EurActiv, Jonathan Faull, the European Commission Director General for Justice and Home Affairs, highlights the main challenges in building an area of freedom, security and justice.

Interview news: Jonathan Faull promotes the 'Community method' in JHA - 04 February 2004 - News

In an exclusive interview with EurActiv, Jonathan Faull European Commission Director General for Justice and Home Affairs sets out his views on the future of JHA.

Convention Praesidium proposes articles on enhanced cooperation - 21 May 2003 - News

The Convention's Praesidium has proposed draft articles of the Constitution on enhanced cooperation which aim to simplify the current provisions and reinforce the role of the Commission and the European Parliament.

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