Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Naples in Italy to protest against the stranglehold of organised crime run by the mafia in the country. more »
On the occasion of the sixth EU-Russia Summit (Paris, 30 October 2000), it was agreed to institute an Energy Dialogue between the EU and Russia in order to enable progress to be made in the definition and arrangements for an EU-Russia Energy Partnership. more »
The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Mirek Topolánek met the European social partners to discuss the social impact of the crisis, and how to prepare the May summit on employment. more »
Mexico, angered by Washington's move to block Mexican trucks from using U.S. highways, said it would raise tariffs on 90 American agricultural and manufactured products, about $2.4 billion worth of exports. more »
The situation in the Middle East was the main focus of debate at the fifth plenary session of the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly (EMPA) held from 15 to 17 March at the European Parliament in Brussels. more »
As long as the European Union remains relatively safe and affluent the “pull” factor for immigration into it from outside will be strong. more »
Tanks storming the presidential palace after siding with opposition leader Andry Rajoelina in his power struggle with President Marc Ravalomanana. more »
During the first parliamentary session in March MEPs discussed the economic crisis and passed wide-ranging legislation in the field of maritime safety. more »
Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is sending officials to Egypt in a final effort to free captured soldier Gilad Shalit under his watch. more »
President of the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council and Czech Foreign Minister K. Schwarzenberg has called another meeting on the current developments in the Middle East, to take place on 15 March in Brussels. more »
Mexico, angered by Washington's move to block Mexican trucks from using U.S. highways, said it would raise tariffs on 90 American agricultural and manufactured products, about $2.4 billion worth of exports.
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