A step forward for Serbia's relations with the EU

Parliament approved on Wednesday the EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Agreement, which needed the EP's consent as well as ratification by all Member States to enter into force. more »

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Published: 19/01/2011

Haiti: fragility of the state and political crisis worry MEPs

One year after the earthquake, Haiti is still in chaos, an emergency situation where rebuilding has barely begun, say MEPs in a resolution adopted on Wednesday. more »

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Published: 19/01/2011

Consumers: Cheaper, faster, easier ways to settle disputes without going to court

A Greek consumer was charged by his bank twice while shopping in London. A Greek ADR led to the bank refunding the second charge to the consumer. more »

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Published: 18/01/2011

EU humanitarian aid needs more funding and better co-ordination, say MEPs

The EU's humanitarian aid capability should be stepped up, by creating a European civil protection force, boosting funding and ensuring a clear division of labour between military and humanitarian bodies in crisis areas, says Parliament in a resolution voted on Tuesday. more »

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Published: 18/01/2011

Strong EU farm policy needed to deliver affordable food

To secure supplies of affordable food, the EU must have a strong farm policy that discourages food commodity speculation and helps more young farmers to start up, said Parliament on Tuesday. more »

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Published: 18/01/2011

Commission and UNCHR in act of support for Yemen's forgotten humanitarian crisis

The Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Yemen today, together with António Guterres, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. more »

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Published: 13/01/2011

EU and Serbia sign bilateral WTO accession agreement

The EU and Serbia have today signed a bilateral agreement on Serbia's accession to the WTO. more »

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Published: 11/01/2011

2011 EU-China Year of Youth: new horizons for cooperation and dialogue

Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth and Wang Xiao, President of the All-China Youth Federation, will open the EU-China Year of Youth in Brussels today, in the presence of 200 young people from the EU and China. more »

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Published: 11/01/2011

Financial, Economic and Social Crisis Committee visits Portugal and Spain

The European Parliament's Special Committee on the Financial, Economic and Social Crisis will visit Lisbon and Madrid on 11 - 13 January to assess the impact of the debt crisis and debate possible ways out with national politicians, economic stakeholders, industry and social partners. more »

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Published: 11/01/2011

Australia floods swamp more towns

Flash floods and heavy rains wreak more havoc in Queensland. more »

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Published: 11/01/2011

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