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Safer flying
As a mode of transport, flying is one of the safest. To make it even safer, any accident must be investigated thoroughly and independently. New EU rules for the investigation... more »
Combating violence against women
The Spanish presidency has made it one of its priorities to focus on the prevention and eradication of violence against women. It was therefore a highly symbolic gesture when... more »
The 3000th meeting of the Council
The Council of the European Union held its 3000th regular meeting on Monday 8 March 2010. The meeting, in the Council's "Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer... more »
Green light for green vehicles
In order to overcome the economic crisis and return to growth, European industry needs to become more innovative and eco-efficient, for example by developing electric cars.... more »
Making the life of EU citizens safer
The EU's first Internal Security Strategy was adopted by the ministers for the interior on 25 February. It lays down a European security model, which integrates action on law... more »
Preparing the future of European agriculture
The common agricultural policy (CAP) is heading for another reform. Discussions on what the CAP should look like after 2013 have been underway for some time now. On... more »


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