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Farming rethink

New EU rules will leave farmers freer to respond to demand.

EU agricultural policy explained

Opening up the labour market

Report finds restrictions on movement of workers from new EU member countries no longer needed.

Tighter controls on unsafe products

EU, US and China announce joint efforts to protect consumers from dangerous goods.

Ireland's no "was an answer but not a solution"
European Commission Vice-President Margot Wallström was in Ireland on 13 and 14 November to address the Parliament and find out what Irish people want from Europe.

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14/11/2008 - Tightening the net on overfishingNew steps to ensure rules on fishing are respected EU-wide...
13/11/2008 - Energy in an emergencyNew energy plan seeks to reduce EU’s reliance on foreign gas and oil...
12/11/2008 - Risky business?EU moves to regulate credit rating agencies...
11/11/2008 - EU humanitarian aid - large-scale, low-profileEvery year, the EU's rapid aid response helps over 18m people deal with the...
10/11/2008 - Financial crisis – moving aheadEU wants G20 meeting to pave the way for reform of the international financial system...
06/11/2008 - Drug overdoses claim more livesHeroin still EU’s biggest drug problem...
05/11/2008 - EU enlargement: work in progressCroatia looks set to become 28^th member of the European Union...
03/11/2008 - Economic standstill forecast in wake of financial crisisHit by economic turmoil and the sharp global downturn, growth in the EU slows...
31/10/2008 - Smooth sailing for young crewYoung people from nine countries learn to sail and work together thanks to EU...
30/10/2008 - Economic recovery plan in the worksCommission previews comprehensive plans to tackle financial crisis as EU leaders...
29/10/2008 - Brussels urges car makers to stay on green pathEU to help car makers develop eco-friendly cars...
24/10/2008 - Danger on the jobRisk assessment seen as key to safety at work...
23/10/2008 - Charting the future for Europe’s far-flung regionsDevelopment plans to include exploiting local potential for environmental research...
22/10/2008 - Aid for Georgia on the wayDonor conference sends strong signal of support for Georgia...
20/10/2008 - World summit to fight financial crisisUS and European leaders agree to series of summits on world finance...
17/10/2008 - Vanishing forestsEU moves to crack down on illegal timber imports...

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Coming upMilk power! Photo competition

20-21/11/08
Long-range Research Initiative (LRI) 10th Anniversary Event, Brussels, Belgium

23/11/08
Conference: “Modernising accounting in the Public Sector – Where are we and where to go next?”, Brussels, Belgium

28/11/08
Conference: "The quality of public finances and economic growth", Brussels, Belgium

19-21/11/08
Conférence: 9ème Forum International des Statistiques du Tourisme, Paris, France

20-21/11/08
Conference: Innovative science for environment and health: Tools for REACH and beyond, Brussels,Belgium

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