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7 November 2009
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Slovak parliament approves protectionist law  
Slovak parliament approves protectionist law
PM Fico's govt tabled the legislation

Slovakia's parliament approved on 5 November a widely-criticised law which protects so-called strategic companies from bankruptcy by giving the government the option to buy, restructure and find new investors for a firm.


Europe ready for fiscal exit strategy before 2011  

Europe's economy will rebound next year from a deep slump and accelerate in 2011, the European Commission said on Tuesday (3 November), paving the way for major budget deficit cuts across the 27-nation bloc from 2011 at the latest.


LinksDossiers

Enlargement and the euro  [FR] [DE]

In accordance with the provisions of the Maastricht Treaty, all new members of the European Union are eligible and compelled to join the bloc's single currency, the euro. (read more)

Growth and jobs: Reshaping the EU's 'Lisbon Strategy' 

As the recession bites, the European Commission and national governments have begun to reflect on replacing the EU's overarching strategy for growth and jobs, known as the Lisbon Strategy. (read more)

Financial regulation: The EU's agenda  [FR] [DE]

In response to the worst crisis in decades, European Union leaders have agreed a common agenda to regulate and supervise global financial markets - EurActiv offers an overview of the state of play. (read more)

 
Opinion & Analysis
The road ahead after de Larosière  [FR]
Karel Lannoo, CEO, Centre for European Policy Studies
Carbon Tax: A Fiscal Exit Strategy of the Crisis 
Žiga Turk, Former Slovenian growth minister
'Green' taxation in a recession 
Veena Hudson & Chas Roy-Chowdhury, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Good and bad speculation 
Hans-Werner Sinn, President, Ifo Institute for Economic Research
G20 London summit: After the dust has settled 
Stanley Crossick, Founder, European Policy Centre
 
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