Go to the Content Friday, 19 March 2010
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| 1. Ashton and Blair to brief on Middle East tensions | March 18, 2010 |
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Ministers to discuss prospects of peace talks in the Middle East and long-term economic support for Haiti. The European Union's foreign ministers will discuss the dim... | |
| 2. Iran as a human-rights arbiter? | March 18, 2010 |
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There is still hope that EU states can prevent Iran becoming a full member of the UN Human Rights Council. I wrote on your pages in January that February threatened to be a... | |
| 3. Growing consensus on Iran sanctions | March 14, 2010 |
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Small group of EU foreign ministers indicate they may tighten sanctions on Iran if the UN fails to take action. There is a “growing consensus” that the EU will have to... | |
| 4. Advancing roles for women by example | March 11, 2010 |
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A woman who is hoping to change the image of NATO as a male-dominated workplace. Men only: for decades, that was the unwritten rule at NATO headquarters. But no more, says... |
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| 5. A flawed plan for women's rights | March 11, 2010 |
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The EU's latest effort to improve the plight of women in the developing world is welcome, but its Gender Action Plan is unconvincing. Launched without fanfare on... |
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| 6. Turf war continues over EU's diplomatic corps | March 11, 2010 |
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Frustration among EU member states as Commission insists on managing delegations. The power struggle between the European Commission and the EU's member states over the... |
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| 7. Attack leads to call for special security zone | March 11, 2010 |
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Buzek wants Belgian police to take charge as MEP is mugged in park near Parliament building. The mugging of an MEP in Brussels last week has prompted Jerzy Buzek, the... |
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| 8. International Association of Oil & Gaz Producer | March 11, 2010 |
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EU Affairs Manager OGP is the single association representing companies and associations engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas both at global and... | |
| 9. Hedegaard sets out strategy for global climate talks | March 9, 2010 |
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Connie Hedegaard, the European commissioner for climate action, set out a strategy to restore momentum to international talks on climate change today, even though she... | |
| 10. Row leaves Swiss feeling isolated | March 4, 2010 |
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Libya visa row highlights government weaknesses but problems have not led to talk of EU membership. Last week, Muammar Qaddafi, Libya's leader, declared holy war on... |
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| 11. Ashton appoints Dane as special adviser | March 4, 2010 |
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Poul Skytte Christoffersen to help Catherine Ashton setting up new foreign policy service. The decision by Catherine Ashton to appoint Poul Skytte Christoffersen to her... |
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| 12. MEPs struggle to influence creation of diplomatic corps | March 4, 2010 |
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MEPs complain about the lack of influence on the formation of the EEAS. MEPs have complained about a lack of access to the group that is advising Catherine Ashton, the EU's... |
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| 13. A preference for preferences | March 4, 2010 |
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Were ‘unfair' trade preferences at the heart of the banana war? No. Preferences are central to international trade with developing countries and are becoming more refined.... |
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| 14. An insurance policy | February 25, 2010 |
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New job for former commissioner. Benita Ferrero-Waldner, a former European commissioner for external relations, followed a high-risk strategy in the autumn, when she put... | |
| 15. Slow progress on rights in Kosovo | February 24, 2010 |
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A lack of consensus among the EU's member states about Kosovo's status is hindering progress in the justice system. When Kosovo declared independence in February 2008, there... | |
| 16. A carbon riddle that is in need of political answers | February 18, 2010 |
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The EU needs to assert member states' right to set tough standards on power plants. The EU's well broadcast ambition is to decarbonise its energy sector. But at the same... | |
| 17. A great advance stopped in its tracks | February 18, 2010 |
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Millions of Europeans may have to wait years before they benefit from the EU's ratification of the UN's convention on the rights of people with disabilities. In November,... |
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| 18. Climate strategy stays on course | February 18, 2010 |
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EU to stick to current strategy on climate change. The European Union is sticking closely to the climate strategy that was tested at last year's Copenhagen climate summit,... |
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| 19. European experiences | February 18, 2010 |
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The highs and lows of Bath University's Euromasters programme. This year Bath University's Euromasters programme celebrates its 15th anniversary. Since 1995, the course has... |
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| 20. Has the EU escaped a Chinese rescue? | February 17, 2010 |
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Greece's decision to turn for help to China first highlights a few disturbing trends for Europe. It looks like Greece will be all right. After years of denial and budget... |
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