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Commission predicts deeper downturn in 2009

The European Commission has revised its economic forecast for 2009, predicting long-lasting recession in Europe. Meanwhile, amid deteriorating public finances and growing financing difficulties for national recovery plans, the Commission has also put the idea of issuing common EU bonds back on the agenda.

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EU leaders to push financial regulation at G20

EU leaders agreed on 22nd of February to back oversight of the world's financial markets and products, including hedge funds, calling for a clampdown on tax havens as they forged a common position on global financial reform ahead of a summit of the G20 group of leading industrial powers in April.

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Economic crisis takes centre stage in citizens' consultation

Launch event of the European Citizens' Consultations, Europe's largest public consultation in the run up to the European elections.

Better and more transparent financials rules

The EU should provide guidance for a reform of financial and economic rules towards a more transparent citizen oriented marketplace in order to protect its citizens but also SMEs and local firms. The EU should put an end to the gambling and irresponsible speculations on the financial- and realestate market that threatened all of us.
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