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Afghan boy collects resin from poppies in opium field © Reporters

Drug overdoses claim more lives

Heroin still EU’s biggest drug problem.

Drug addicts speak up

EU enlargement: work in progress

Croatia looks set to become 28^th member of the European Union.

Economic standstill forecast in wake of financial crisis

Hit by economic turmoil and the sharp global downturn, growth in the EU slows almost to a halt.

London reunion for former European Commission trainees
The European Commission's London Representation hosted the 10th anniversary reunion of European Commission trainees.

Commission in your country | More news from the member states

31/10/2008 - Smooth sailing for young crewYoung people from nine countries learn to sail and work together thanks to EU...
30/10/2008 - Economic recovery plan in the worksCommission previews comprehensive plans to tackle financial crisis as EU leaders...
29/10/2008 - Brussels urges car makers to stay on green pathEU to help car makers develop eco-friendly cars...
24/10/2008 - Danger on the jobRisk assessment seen as key to safety at work...
23/10/2008 - Charting the future for Europe’s far-flung regionsDevelopment plans to include exploiting local potential for environmental research...
22/10/2008 - Aid for Georgia on the wayDonor conference sends strong signal of support for Georgia...
20/10/2008 - World summit to fight financial crisisUS and European leaders agree to series of summits on world finance...
17/10/2008 - Vanishing forestsEU moves to crack down on illegal timber imports...
16/10/2008 - EU summit – financial crisis dominates talksEU leaders call for overhaul of international financial system...
14/10/2008 - Playing by the rulesEU guidance on bank rescues to protect taxpayers' money and ensure fair competition...
13/10/2008 - EU leaders draw up joint plan for weathering financial stormThe agreement came in Paris at an emergency summit of the 15 euro countries...
10/10/2008 - Opening up energy marketsAgreement on bill to loosen big companies’ grip on energy markets...
08/10/2008 - Shopping without bordersConsumers to enjoy more rights under proposed EU-wide shopping rules...
07/10/2008 - Protecting rights activistsEU celebrates UN declaration of human rights with tribute to dissidents...
06/10/2008 - Growing painsInnovation and sustainable development key to regional growth...
03/10/2008 - Price of parenthoodChildcare still big problem for working mothers in EU, says report...
02/10/2008 - Reaching out to migrantsFirst immigration centre outside EU borders ready to start work...

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Nairobi summit on the conflict in eastern DRC

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European Veterinary Week

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Coming upEurocompetition! A poster competition for kids

11-12/11/08
Half-day workshop on the Operation of the EU Preventive Mechanism, Brussels,Belgium

10-16/11/08
European Veterinary Week , Brussels,Belgium

7-9/11/08
Conference: 'Languages for intercultural dialogue', Nicosia,Cyprus

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