EU battles over stability pact reform
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BRUSSELS  - The European Union wrestled with proposals to overhaul its ineffective budget rules but put off concrete action until January at the earliest in the face of big divisions.
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The European Union will need to reform its budget system and may have to impose restrictions on the free movement of labour before it can admit Turkey as a member, according to a document sent to EU member states on Monday.
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Romania's ruling Social Democrats (PSD) face a struggle to cobble together a majority coalition to push through reforms for EU entry after their hold on power was dented in general elections.
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The EU can turn to new priorities such as globalisation after agreeing a new reform treaty, its leaders said Friday, but thoughts were also on the potentially tricky topic of ratification.
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European Union leaders struggled to narrow their differences on Thursday on a reform treaty for the 27-nation bloc and said it was too soon to tell whether they could reach a deal at a two-day summit.
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JosÃ© Manuel Barroso is set for a major reshuffle to his EU executive line-up reviving old battles over plum Brussels policy portfolios.
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Deficit hawks demanded the European Union's battered budget rules be strengthened Friday, while serial violators France and Germany insisted making them more flexible would not weaken the pact.
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The European Parliament challenges conservative appointee Rocco Buttiglione.
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Ministers prepare for a battle in Parliament on the EU treaty, after it was agreed by EU leaders in Lisbon.
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Netherlands ministers are due to meet to decide whether to hold a referendum on the EU Reform Treaty.
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European Union leaders were to resume debate Friday on a package of sorely-needed reforms after failing to bridge major differences overnight, with Britain and Poland notably resisting an agreement.
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The European Union wrestled with proposals to overhaul its ineffective budget rules but put off concrete action until January at the earliest in the face of big divisions.
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The European Commission on Friday suggested ways of revamping the EU&#39;s Stability and Growth Pact and said the proposed changes would restore the credibility of its much-flouted budget discipline rules.
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European Commission President- designate Jose Barroso said he may replace some of his 25 commission nominees to break a deadlock that threatens to stifle efforts to pass Europe&#39;s constitution and boost competitiveness.
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The European Commission on Friday suggested ways of revamping the EUâs Stability and Growth Pact and said change was vital to restoring the credibility of its much-flouted budget discipline rules.
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European Union leaders gather in Lisbon to sign a reform treaty designed to replace the ill-fated EU constitution.
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Jose Manuel Barroso, the incoming president of the European Commission, faces a spectacular showdown with Euro-MPs after defiantly resisting demands to reshuffle his team.