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Economy

Merkel: Germany needs European market

May 20 2012 12:21

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that Germany's economic health depends on that of the European Union, even though exports to the region are at a 20-year low.

Economy

Zim, EU officials to hold sanctions talks

May 06 2012 13:39

Zimbabwe will send government ministers this week to hold talks with European Union officials over sanctions.

Economy

Rehn: Budget pact not stupid

May 06 2012 10:59

EU economy commissioner Olli Rehn said a EU pact to fix government finances "was not stupid" as it strikes a balance between necessary fiscal consolidation and growth.

Economy

EU could review Iran oil ban 'soon'

Apr 20 2012 12:14

Concern over the impact of an Iranian oil embargo on global crude prices could prompt an assessment in the next two months, says an EU official.

Economy

EU to suspend sanctions against Myanmar

Apr 19 2012 09:59

European Union members have agreed in principle to relax sanctions against Myanmar as recognition of changes made by the military dictatorship.

Economy

Swiss sanctions exempt Iran central bank

Apr 18 2012 12:57

Switzerland has extended financial sanctions against Iranian companies and individuals but has not frozen the central bank's assets or imposed an oil embargo.

Economy

EU carbon law dealbreaker for climate talks

Apr 11 2012 12:05

India has warned the European Union that a law penalising airlines for carbon emissions could scupper global talks on climate change.

Economy

Aviation firms call on EU to fix carbon spat

Mar 12 2012 11:24

Heads of top European airlines have urged political leaders to resolve escalating trade dissension over a recently introduced European Union carbon charge.

Economy

Iran could ban EU oil exports next week - MP

Jan 27 2012 12:46

Iran's parliament is to debate a law that could stop oil exports to the European Union as soon as next week, says an MP.

Economy

EU, IMF press Greece on reforms for aid

Jan 27 2012 11:41

Athens has been given a list of measures it has to adhere to before the European Union and IMF agree on more assistance to help it stave off bankruptcy.

Economy

Big Four auditors face massive shake-up

Sep 27 2011 15:49

Under new Eurpean Union proposals, the "Big Four" global auditors could be broken up, leaving them susceptible to takeovers.

World

Ireland debt rating cut to junk

Jul 12 2011 22:13

Ratings agency Moody's has downgraded Ireland's bonds to junk status as the eurozone economy struggles to pull out of a financial crisis.

Economy

Lagarde leads race for top IMF job

May 23 2011 15:25

The Netherlands is the latest European country to endorse French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde's candidacy as next International Monetary Fund MD.

World

EU scrutinising Libya ceasefire offer

Mar 18 2011 17:27

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says members of the 27-nation bloc are "looking at the details" of Libya's ceasefire offer.

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