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Greek crisis kills ITGI pipeline project (News)
Azerbaijan has eliminated one of the main competitors bidding for the gas of the Shah Deniz II offshore field, apparently over concerns that one of project's partners, Greek gas company DEPA, would not be...more »
US lobbying waters down EU data protection reform (News)
The reform of EU data protection rules is of particular interest to countries like the United States, whose companies may have to abide by stricter provisions to do business in Europe. But intense lobbying...more »
Marine Le Pen: What she means for Europe (News)
As part of an ongoing series, EurActiv France is profiling major candidates in the 2012 French presidential elections, analysing in detail what their political action, programmes and policies mean for the...more »
Cameron spearheads liberal agenda for growth (News)
British Prime Minister David Cameron and leaders of 11 other EU countries have called on the Union's institutions to stick to a liberal agenda for growth, bolder economic integration with the USA and...more »
Foundations chief: Common EU statute could save €100 million (Interview)
A common European statute for public-interest foundations could help these organisations tackle cross-border problems and save up to €100 million, says Gerry Salole from the European Foundation...more »
Finance ministers eye transport levies to feed climate fund (News)
European finance ministers will today (21 February) call for the EU executive to prepare a paper on raising climate funds through carbon pricing on aviation and maritime transport by June, if draft...more »
Foreigners' right to vote: Let’s start with the Europeans! (Analysis)
EU citizens who reside in another EU member state should be allowed to participate in general elections just like the nationals of that country, writes Philippe Cayla, president of Euronews. More »more »