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7 November 2009
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Phantom MEPs cause political 'nightmare'  [FR] [DE]

The increase in the number of lawmakers in the European Parliament, prompted by the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, is causing major headaches across the EU, with massive uncertainty surrounding the timing of the 18 new MEPs taking office.


European patent office to study green innovation  [FR] [DE]

The European Patent Office (EPO) has embarked on a detailed study to map the growth in eco-innovation since the introduction of the Kyoto Protocol on climate change. The move comes ahead of the next month's UN climate summit in Copenhagen and as major industry players line up behind green technology.


Tory MEPs quit over Cameron's EU policy  

Two Tory frontbenchers in the European Parliament have announced their resignation from EU positions after Conservative leader David Cameron announced he would drop plans to hold a referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty should he come to power next year.


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)

Choosing 'Mr(s). Europe' 

The Treaty of Lisbon, expected to enter into force in late 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)

Labour market reforms  [FR] [DE]

In the wake of the global financial and economic crises, the EU is developing a new labour market strategy as part of its successor to the 'Lisbon Agenda' for economic, social and environmental reform, which is due to end in 2010. (read more)

Opinion & Analysis
National parliaments key to Lisbon's success 
Alain Lamassoure, MEP (EPP), European Parliament
Europe's energy partnership with Central Asia is not viable 
Luba Azarch, German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP)
An EU 'fit for purpose' in the global age: Can we rise to the challenge? 
Loukas Tsoukalis, Olaf Cramme & Roger Liddle, Policy Network
Germany after the elections: A liberal dawn? 
Timo Behr, Researcher, Finnish Institute for International Affairs
Brussels, capital of all Europeans? 
Emmanel van Innis, President, Brussels Enterprises Commerce and Industry (BECI)
 
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