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Frattini quits EU to become Italian foreign minister
As widely expected, EU justice chief Franco Frattini has handed in his notice to take up a post in the Italian cabinet.
French MEP Alain Lamassoure has called on the EU to take a look at the way it treats its citizens, and wants the French presidency to make "citizens" a firm priority.
Thursday 8th May 2008
MEPs have defended moves to site the proposed European institute of innovation and technology (EIT) in Bratislava and Vienna.
Thursday 8th May 2008Other News
Share lessons of enlargement, says EU regions chief
EU regional commissioner Danuta Hübner says the EU has a “positive duty” to share its experience of regional policy with the rest of the world.
Thursday 8th May 2008
EU parliament president may be next German commissioner
Parliament’s president Hans-Gert Pöttering is said to be a possible candidate to become Germany’s next EU commissioner.
Thursday 8th May 2008
Abortion largest cause of death in Europe, says report
There is a marital breakdown and an abortion in Europe almost every 30 seconds, according to a major new report.
Thursday 8th May 2008
Socialists urge EU to overhaul rules on sport
Socialist MEPs have unveiled ambitious proposals for an EU action plan on sport.
Thursday 8th May 2008
More tributes for longest-serving MEP
More MEP tributes have been made to Jens-Peter Bonde, parliament’s longest-serving deputy, who quits the assembly today.
Thursday 8th May 2008News Archive
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Leading by example
José Manuel Barroso on how the Northern Irish peace process is an example to the world
Regional Review
Issue 9
Old world, new challenges
Re-elected prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's reforms are helping to reshape Spain for the 21st century
Research Review
Issue 4
All aboard
Clean Sky is not just about technology, but also delivering on wider EU policy goals, says Janez Potocnik
