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Tag: European Union
Poll Finds That Nearly Half Of Britons Want To Leave EU
Nearly 50 percent of Britons want out of the European Union (EU), according to a survey published today. The survey results come as British Prime Minister David Cameron is in discussions with other EU leaders […]
European Union Will Not Be Digging In Deeper With Denmark
The Danes have spoken. Denmark’s citizens voted to stay away from all that the European Union (EU) has to offer, causing a blow to Brussels before government leaders meet to discuss British demands for a […]
Climate Change Progress May Not Be Far Off, But Will It Be Enough?
Progress is being made at the United Nations Climate Summit in Paris, as negotiators are reportedly drawing close to resolving a major roadblock for a landmark emissions agreement. With the deal, there would be a […]
Google Claims It Really, Truly, Honestly Tried To Preempt EU Antitrust Probe
According to Google, the company actually took measures designed to prevent the lengthy antitrust investigation that is currently being conducted by the European Competition Commission. Interestingly, despite the vast amount of power and influence of […]
Sweden Says Enough! Tightens Asylum Rules To Force EU Action
Sweden, known for its liberal refugee policies and welcoming nature of asylum seekers, has had enough. It’s begun tightening its border and asylum rules in a bid to reduce the number of refugees entering the […]
Emergency EU Meeting Seeks To Abolish 30 Year Old Borderless Travel Treaty
The European Union (EU) had an emergency anti-terrorism meeting in Brussels Friday to discuss increased security measures for the Schengen Zone’s external borders. The measures will also apply to EU citizens who normally enjoy free […]
EU Seeking To Tighten Passport Measures To Stem Terrorist Movement
The European Union (EU) has an emergency meeting today and it is expected to decide on increased security measures for the Schengen Zone’s external borders. The measures will also apply to EU citizens who normally […]
China Insists That Its Cheap Exports Will Be Harder To Resist
China is responding to complaints from the World Trade Organization that its exports are being sold at unfairly inexpensive prices in foreign markets. The United States and several European countries have long criticized China for […]
EU Moves To Label Products From Illegal Israeli Settlements
The European Union has established new rules regarding the policies for labeling consumer goods from Jewish-owned businesses. The policies will affect areas of land that were captured by Israel in the war of 1967, and […]
UK Stuck In Its Glory Days And Can’t Realize That It’s Losing Global Relevancy
Many people believe that Great Britain is becoming increasingly self-absorbed and less willing to cooperate with the rest of the world. The country is demonstrating itself to be more distant from the European Union than […]
Google Lawyers Up And Fires Back Against Alleged EU Antitrust Violations
In response to allegations of violating antitrust laws in Europe, the corporate conglomerate Google has launched a 130 page counterattack against the European Union’s plan to file charges. The charges presented by the European Union […]
European Union Drops Its Charges Against Edward Snowden
In a very close vote, the European Parliament told its member states to drop the pending criminal charges against American whistleblower Edward Snowden. The the measure barely passed as European Parliament made the decision with […]
In A Movement For Net Neutrality, UK Ruling Finds Internet Porn Filters To Be Illegal
Based on a recent vote, the European Union is going to require that all internet providers treat online traffic the same, without discrimination. The ruling will effectively put an end to the “porn filters” that […]
Investigation Into Possible Google Monopoly In The EU Is Taking Priority
Google is still continuing to face accusations of having a monopoly. The European Union is reportedly conducting ongoing work on an antitrust investigation into the technology company. While regulators have supposedly been looking into such […]
Two Thirds Of EU States Opt Out Of Genetically Modified Foods
Many EU member countries have opted out part of or all of their territory from the cultivation of genetically modified foods. GM crops, largely grown in America and Asia, are having a difficult time entering […]
Greece Exit Polls Show ‘No’ Vote On European Exit
Polls have just closed in Greece after the country voted today on whether to remain a member of the European Union or whether to leave the economic zone. At the close of polls, 7pm local […]
Greece Confirms It Will Default On IMF Loan
The Greek Government has told the International Monetary Fund (IMF) it will not be making any loan repayments by imposed repayment deadlines. The news was confirmed in a statement released from the office of Greek […]