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Cameron and Merkel announce need for “urgent” EU reforms
David Cameron and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel have been discussing possible EU reforms during talks between the two leaders at the chancellor’s official guest residence, Schloss Meseberg near Berlin. The talks come after the Prime Minister set out plans earlier [Read More]
Osborne in Brussels to fight plans for bankers’ pay
Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, visited the European Commission in Brussels today to argue against caps to bankers’ pay in the UK. Osborne is reportedly facing the 27 EU representatives to stop new regulations, which could harm the UK’s financial sector. A [Read More]
The search for the perfect beer in Belgium
There’s revolution in the air. Everywhere, pubs where formerly you could only find Fosters and Kronenberg are blossoming with real ales, imported IPAs, and kriek lambics from obscure little breweries. The menu has exploded and now ranks of bearded, bespectacled Cicerones [Read More]
EU signs new fiscal austerity treaty
Following meetings in Brussels last week, 25 of the 27 European Union states on Friday signed a new fiscal treaty, committing to avoid a budget deficit exceeding 3%. In a speech by the President of European Council Herman Van Rompuy during the signing ceremony, Van Rompuy [Read More]
