Parliament approves tobacco tax harmonisation proposal
The European Parliament approved, with amendments, the Commission's proposal on tobacco tax harmonisation. Internal Market...
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MEPs obtain democratic control over financial securities legislation
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The European Parliament endorsed the Commission's proposals on the single market in financial services on...
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European Company Statute: no EP challenge to legal basis
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The new President of the European Parliament, Pat Cox, has decided not to challenge the...
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European small businesses say Barcelona should address Lisbon "delivery gap"
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The European Small Business Alliance (ESBA) expressed "grave concern at the ongoing increases in the...
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First joint meeting EU Industry and Research Ministers to focus on innovation
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For the first time the EU Ministers in charge of Industry and those in charge...
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Spanish EU Presidency priorities for science and technology
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Since Spain considers research to be an engine for economic growth and social cohesion, it...
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Commission launches Go Digital Awareness Campaign
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On Monday the Commission launched a 'Go Digital' awareness campaign to stimulate more SMEs to...
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Commission adopts report for Barcelona Summit
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The European Commission adopted a Report for the Barcelona European Council entitled "The Lisbon Strategy...
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Access to finance still a problem for entrepreneurs in candidate countries
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Candidate countries for EU membership are progressing well towards meeting the Union's enterprise policy goals,...
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Commission and business urge progress in Barcelona of Lisbon targets
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In an open letter to the European governments, European businesses have called for "real and...
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