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The French Senate yesterday (23 July) approved a law allowing companies to strike individual deals with unions over working time that go beyond the current compulsory cap of 35 hours per week in a bid to boost the country's economic competitiveness.
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There is a new, fresh atmosphere in the Western Balkans following the decisive action taken by Serbia's new government, Miroslav Lajčák, the High Representative of the International Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told EurActiv in an interview.
Several scenarios have been suggested as a means of overcoming the crisis triggered by the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in Ireland. (read more)
Amid concerns that growing resource scarcity and rising raw material costs are dampening prospects for Europe's economic growth, the EU is looking for ways to decrease the environmental impact of industrial activity, product manufacturing and consumption patterns. (read more)
Under the motto "a more protective Europe", France takes over the rotating EU Presidency with an additional challenge – getting the EU out of an institutional crisis triggered by the rejection of the Lisbon Treaty in Ireland. (read more)
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