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20Jan 2009
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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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24Feb 2009
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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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16Feb 2009
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Diary of an MEP

The BBC political reporter Brian Wheeler is spending the week living the life of a Member of the European Parliament.

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23Jan 2009
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MEPs push for 'structured dialogue' with EU citizens

The European Parliament adopted on January 13th, by a large majority, a report calling for a "structured civil dialogue" between the EU institutions and civil society.

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Thu, 19/02/2009 - 11:54

Allow divorce

More pressure from the EU should be made on Malta's Government in order to initiate dialogue towards the legalisation of divorce. This issue is long overdue
5 vote(s)
Tue, 13/01/2009 - 13:27

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.
2 vote(s)
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