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21 November 2009
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EU elects discrete, consensual leaders  [FR] [DE]

Eight years of soul-searching and intricate manoeuvres to revamp the EU as a more powerful player in world affairs culminated yesterday (19 November) with the appointment of two discrete politicians, who pledged to profess consensus-building and quiet diplomacy.


EU ministers to outline expectations for Copenhagen  

EU environment ministers will meet on Monday (23 November) to define what a successful outcome of Copenhagen's UN climate conference next month would entail.


Merkel, Sarkozy back Danes in last-minute climate diplomacy  

While it is still uncertain whether US President Barack Obama will attend the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, France and Germany rallied behind the Danish prime minister yesterday (19 November) "to make Copenhagen a success".


LinksDossiers

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 

Buildings have an enormous role to play in the EU's attempts to slash greenhouse gas emissions, as they represent around 40% of all energy use. (read more)

Advertising and Consumer Rights 

Advertisers have enjoyed minimal intervention from the European Union, but as adverts increasingly migrate to an unregulated online world, lawmakers and consumer groups are exploring ways to ensure that digital marketing does not infringe consumer rights. (read more)

Choosing 'Mr(s). Europe' 

The Treaty of Lisbon, expected to enter into force 1st December 2009, introduces two new European top jobs: a high-profile president who will chair EU summit meetings for a two-and-a-half year term and a revamped foreign policy chief. (read more)

Opinion & Analysis
Europe desperately seeking leaders  
Corinna Hörst, German Marshall Fund
Lisbon Treaty: Single voice or cacophony? 
Stanley Crossick, Founding chairman, European Policy Centre
Can Europe Lead The Copenhagen Negotiations? 
Monica Frassoni, Spokesperson, European Green Party
National parliaments key to Lisbon's success 
Alain Lamassoure, MEP (EPP), European Parliament
 
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