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EU criticises Cameron referendum plan
In what could be one of the most decisive speeches on Europe since World War Two, British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday will set out his plans to reshape the future of Britain in the EU. Facing mounting pressure from the Eurosceptic side of his own Conservative Party, Cameron aims at bringing back some of the powers that Brussels currently holds to Westminster.Promoted content
Is the European Commission Failing?
How well do you think the European Commission is doing its job? That was the main question asked in a survey published by Burson-Marsteller and EURACTIV. “What we have done is look into the commitments made by individual commissioners...Promoted content
EU wins 2012 Nobel Peace Prize
Despite a year marked by one of the worst crises in decades and repeated scenes of social unrest across the continent, the European Union has been awarded the 2012 Nobel peace prize. The Norweigien prize committe awarded the 27-nation bloc for its 60 years of contributions to the advancement of peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe.Promoted content
EU Barroso calls for ‘federation of nation states’
Speaking before the European Parliament, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso urged Europe in his annual 'State of the Union' speech to be a 'federation of nations states'.Promoted content