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Europe risks exclusion from key UN climate body
The ratification of the Paris deal on slashing greenhouse gas emissions by the USA and China has caught the EU by surprise. In a stunt never seen before, EU countries will make efforts to pass the deal through national parliaments by 7 October.
EU leaders expect Rutte to explain the Ukraine association referendum
The Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is expected to inform EU leaders at the summit tomorrow (14 October) about an upcoming referendum on Ukraine’s EU association, diplomats said.
Dutch vote gives final go-ahead to Greek bailout
The Netherlands was the last eurozone state to endorse a third bailout for Greece Wednesday (19 August), as both the cabinet and parliament approved the package after a bruising debate. This means that Athens can receive the first installment as early as today.
Dutch vote seen as key for Greek bailout disbursement
The German and Dutch parliaments are the last to vote on the €86 billion Greek bailout today (19 August). The Dutch government is likely to face a possible no confidence vote, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s coalition is expected to face a rebellion.
Tsipras clashes with Syriza’s drachma supporters
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras attacked radical members of his own party who oppose the deal for a third bailout, making it clear that a return to the drachma is not in the cards. EURACTIV Greece reports.
Ratification hurdles could sink new Greek bailout
Even if European governments agree to a comprehensive package for Greece at the extraordinary EU summit on Sunday (12 July), the bailout still has to be ratified by the German Bundestag as well as by the parliaments of Finland, Slovenia and Estonia.
Commission plays down risk of ESM ratification delay
The European Commission today (14 August) downplayed any risk of a substantial delay in Germany’s final approval of the eurozone's permanent bailout fund despite efforts to postpone a ruling on its legality.
‘Warsaw Treaty’ to seal Croatia’s EU accession
Croatia will seal its EU accession in a treaty signing ceremony in Warsaw on 19 December, the Polish EU presidency announced yesterday (29 September).
EU opts for new bailout system
European Union leaders have agreed to create a permanent financial safety net from 2013 and the European Central Bank moved to increase its firepower to fight the debt crisis that has rocked the euro zone.
New EU treaty enters into force, sparking reform
The European Union's Lisbon Treaty comes into force today (1 December), bringing to life the bloc's plans to overhaul its institutions and gain a greater role on the world stage.
Polish president to sign Lisbon Treaty on Saturday
Polish President Lech Kaczy?ski will sign the European Union's reform treaty on Saturday, his office said on Thursday, making the Czech Republic the last country yet to ratify the document.
Germany ends Lisbon ratification saga
A businessman's last-ditch effort to stop the ratification of the Lisbon Treaty has failed after the country's president, Horst Köhler, signed the additional reforms needed to finalise the ratification process. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Czechs to push for Barroso re-appointment in June
The Czech Republic is pushing for a clear decision on the next Commission president at the EU summit in June, Czech EU Affairs Minister Štefan Füle told EURACTIV.cz in an interview, stressing that his government would "not deviate" from the previous government's intention to support incumbent José Manuel Barroso.Sarkozy at the wheel of Europe: What to expect from the French EU Presidency
"Nicolas Sarkozy will soon experience the limits and frustrations of France holding the six-month rotating presidency of the European Council," warns Justin Vaïsse of the Fondation Robert Schuman.
Europe holds breath ahead of Friday 13th
As latest polls reveal the anti-Lisbon Treaty camp in Ireland have taken the lead, the superstitious date of Friday 13 June 2008, when the results of the referendum will be officially announced, could see Europe thrown into an existential crisis.
Clear votes for new EU Treaty in Denmark, Austria and Germany
The ratification process for the new Treaty gained momentum yesterday (24 April) as the Danish and Austrian parliaments approved the text, which also easily passed Germany's lower House. The votes in Vienna and Copenhagen mean the Treaty has now been adopted in 11 out of 27 countries.
UK MPs reject referendum on EU Treaty
MPs in the UK have rejected a proposal put forward by the opposition Conservatives to hold a popular referendum on the Treaty of Lisbon, paving the way for the text to be ratified via parliamentary vote.
Ratifying the Treaty of Lisbon
The ratification process for the Treaty of Lisbon began in December 2007 and is set to continue throughout 2008 despite Ireland’s rejection of the Treaty by referendum.
Romania ratifies EU Treaty as France moves to follow
Romania has ratified the Treaty of Lisbon by parliamentary vote after a huge majority of MPs approved the text yesterday (4 February). Meanwhile, France's parliament approved a constitutional amendment necessary to begin the ratification process of the treaty itself.
Slovakia to hold EU Treaty vote amid opposition protest
Slovakia's parliament is scheduled to vote on the Treaty of Lisbon on Thursday (February 7) after ratification was postponed for the second time last week in the wake of opposition protests over a media bill introduced by the ruling coalition. EURACTIV Slovakia reports.