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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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..

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Businesses fear EU-US regulatory frenzy after election - 30 October 2008 - News

EU consumer groups are calling for transatlantic product standards legislation to be better enforced. But business representatives warn that regulatory cooperation is "not always very good" for industry.

EU sets new standards for vehicles - 11 May 2007 - News

New rules on vehicle manufacturing standards, backed by the Parliament on 10 May 2007, should raise environmental and safety measures while making it easier for producers to sell their vehicles across the 27 EU member states.

EU seeks to boost internal market by easing product-safety rules - 15 February 2007 - News

The Commission wants to boost trade between EU countries by making it more difficult for member states to block imports of specific products on the basis that they do not meet particular national standards.

Setting standards to fight climate change while reducing poverty - 08 June 2004 - News

Academics, corporations and conservation groups have drafted standards to pick development projects that reduce climate change while benefiting local communities and preserving biodiversity.

World Standards Day: focus on Information Society - 14 October 2003 - News

The role of standards for the Information Society is the focus of the World Standards Day on 14 October.

Commission launches online consultation on 'New Approach' Directives - 08 January 2002 - News

The Commission has launched an online consultation concerning the functioning of so-called 'New Approach' directives on product regulation. Stakeholder input will be used to shape a Commission Communication that will set out proposals for improvements to the existing system.

CEPS commentary on EU technical barriers to trade with candidates - 26 April 2000 - News

CEPS study on EU technical barriers to trade with the candidate countries points out that such barriers affect each country in a different way.

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