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    Eurozone crisis

    Commenting on the latest developments in the Eurozone crisis, Greens/EFA economic affairs spokesperson Sven Giegold MEP said: "EU leaders cannot pull the wool over the eyes of the markets, without an economically and politically credible crisis response mechanism, the Eurozone crisis will not b...
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    Eurozone summit

    Eurozone heads of state and government, yesterday evening in Brussels, agreed on changes to the terms of loans provided to Eurozone countries and limited steps towards more flexibility for the European Financial Stability Fund (EFSF), subject to agreement by all Eurozone countries, and for private s...
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    New bank capital rules

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    Publication |

    Rescue for Greece

    The Euro area is once again at the brink of abyss. The current existential threat requires a systemic response. A restructuring of Greek debt is a necessary step as part of a far reaching solution to the Euro crisis. Only a combination of measures for Greece can limit shock and bring Greece back on track.
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    News |

    e-fa: News Round-Up June/July 2011

    Key issues over the past few weeks included: EFA Visit to Catalonia CFP Reforms present new risks MEPs back clearer food labelling Roaming rip-offs must be tackled Common approach to road safety The first Macedonian - Greek Dictionary ever published in Greece Artists and Social Inclusion Changes to ...
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    VAT fraud

    New research on VAT carousel fraud was presented in Brussels today. The research, which was commissioned by Green MEP and EP draftsman for an opinion report on the future of VAT Bart Staes, underlines the extent of VAT carousel frauds and points to readymade solutions, as well as the lack of politic...
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    News |

    Plenary Round-up

    Priorities for the Greens this week include the banning of naked short selling and tougher rules on derivatives, the controversial passenger data agreements, the restriction or prohibition of GMO cultivation, the changes to Schengen, the security scanners in airports...
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    Women in business

    The European Parliament today adopted a report on women in business, calling on businesses to increase the number of women in leading positions or face EU quotas. After the vote, Green MEP Marije Cornelissen said: "The current situation where only 12% of board members and 3% of CEO's of big com...
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    EU financial rules/ sovereign debt speculation

    The European Parliament today adopted a report by Green draftsman Pascal Canfin, setting out its position on draft EU legislation aimed at regulating short selling and credit default swaps (CDS), including of sovereign debt (1). The report, adopted by a large majority of MEPs, significantly strength...
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    EU financial rules

    The European Parliament today voted on EU legislation on over-the-counter derivative products. The Greens welcomed the vote, which would tighten the regulation and increase transparency of these opaque and risky products, which played a significant role in the financial crisis. After the vote, Green...