COMMENTThe Kremlin will draw the wrong conclusions from the news that Aleksandr Litvinenko was a British and Spanish spy.
Aleksandr Litvinenko, the Russian émigré murdered in 2007, was working for Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (usually known by its nickname, MI6). The news – which came out at a preliminary hearing in London before a full inquest in May – will confirm the Kremlin's world-view: that the Russian ‘opposition' is a fraud, [...] Read more
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NEWSPutin says Russia is not an “advocate” for the Assad regime at a summit with the EU that produced no sign of advance in EU-Russian relations.
NEWSFinland ratified treaty today, meaning rules on tighter fiscal discipline, including balanced budget commitments, can take effect.
COMMENTInternational leaders should tell the US that the dysfunctionality of its domestic politics is a global problem.
NEWSTrade disputes will be top of the agenda as battle continues over reform of visa rules.
COMMENTThe French government's response to a report calling for reform reflects the country's enduring interventionist mentality.
COMMENTA round-up of the international press on Friday, 21 December.
NEWSThe fishing industry wants to minimise the number of discarded fish; the issue is finding the right approach.
NEWSReductions in quotas does not go as far as Commission's proposal.
COMMENTA comprehensive trade deal with Japan is economically crucial – and could contribute to the creation of an international trade regime.
COMMENTA round-up of the international press on Thursday, 20 December.
NEWSCommission seeks common standards of management for more than 30 agencies.
NEWSPictorial health warnings to be made mandatory and smokeless tobacco ban will remain unchanged.
COMMENTGermany talks tough on pooling debt.
A low-key end to a difficult year for the EU
Talks get under way on banking supervisor
EU considering ‘all options' on Syria
NEWSFresh investment in cyber security also planned but telecoms companies are concerned over pricing.
COMMENTGerman spending alone will not re-balance the European economy; we also need reform and credit.
NEWSMoney from ETS will go to renewable energy.
NEWSFour more banks in line for help.
COMMENTDeals on patent and banking supervisor but budget talks drag on into Irish presidency.
Failure to secure deal on bank-capital rules
The European People's Party's criticism of the new Georgian government is reflexive and wrong.
A slightly jaundiced John Wyles offers EU leaders the recognition they deserve for their achievements this year.
EV columnist took a "left-liberal outlook while seeking to hide partisanship".
Alejo Vidal-Quadras, as seen by Marco Villard.
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Arnaud Montebourg, as seen by Marco Villard.
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Leader of Catalonia Artur Mas
Director-general, DG Translation - Rytis Martikonis
Nils Muižnieks, commissioner for human rights, Council of Europe
Tonio Borg – a candid candidate for Malta's next commissioner
Alexander Graf Lambsdorff – a leading figure in the Free Democratic Party
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