EU wants Norway Gas
Administrator @ October 30, 2006 # No Comment Yet
The European Union is looking north for a reliable supply of energy. With rising energy demands and too much dependance on Russia, the EU looks to Norway to supply it’s citizens with gas. Norway is already the second biggest gas supplier to Europe with a 16 percent market share.
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Russia will not sign EU energy charter
Administrator @ October 23, 2006 # No Comment Yet
The European Union has been trying to get Russia to sign an energy charter to ensure Russian supplies to the EU are guaranteed. So far President Putin has resisted EU pressure saying the charter requires modifications. Europe relies for a large part on Russian gas and oil deliveries.
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Barroso : United EU Energy Policy
Administrator @ October 16, 2006 # No Comment Yet
European Commission President Barroso has urged EU nations to develop a united European Union Energy Policy to strengthen the position of Europe during negotiations with energy suppliers. He believes Europe would benefit from a united response..
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Education gap in Europe
Administrator @ October 11, 2006 # No Comment Yet
It’s been known for some time now that Europe is doing too little to improve educational standards. Good educational facilities are the backbone of any modern economy. Europe risks lagging behind two emerging economies, China and India. Improving education in the European Union is..
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Frattini : Limit to respect for Islam
Administrator @ October 9, 2006 # No Comment Yet
Vice-president of the European Commission Frattini said in an interview with the Italian daily La Repubblica that their are limits to how much Europe respects Muslim traditions. He said that European values, such as free speech, and equality between males and females…
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The Eurozone Economy
Administrator @ October 2, 2006 # No Comment Yet
The 12-nation Eurozone has seen it’s highest economic growth in 6 years. The first 6 months of 2006 ended in 3.4% growth. Domestic demand is one of the causes of the higher growth, as well as lower oil prices. Expected growth for the entire year is estimated at..
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