European Union
UK Wants EU's Free Movement Policy Changed
Bulgarians and Romanians will not face restrictions on working anywhere in the E.U. from January 1, 2014
UBS, Barclay's Avoid EU Fines, Were First to Report Interest Rate Collusion
According to the European Commission
EU Fines JP Morgan, Citibank, HSBC, Other Global Banks $2.3 Billion, Accuses Them of Colluding to Profit From Manipulation of Interest Rates
European national regulators, US regulators, have already gone after same banks over same accusations
David Cameron in Beijing Pushing For EU-China Free Trade Deal
Move unlikely to be welcomed by the European Commission
Protesters in Ukraine Besiege Government Building, Demand Removal of Prime Minister
Not happy about the government scraping a deal with the European Union
David Cameron Defends Plans For Tougher EU Migrant Welfare Rules
"British people expect fairness"
Canada to Appeal EU Ban on Seal Products
WTO allowing it because of "public moral concerns" (code for "seals are cute").
Israeli Officials Say Funding Fight with EU Resolved
Dispute over ban against giving money to institutions working in occupied areas
Russia Urged Ukraine To Delay Signing Deal With the EU
Says Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov
EU Calling For New Protections Against American Data Surveillance
Justice commissioner wants the U.S. to allow Europeans to sue if their data is misused
Ukraine's Attempt to Build Ties with EU Falters Under Russian Bullying
Suspends plans to sign an "association agreement" with European Union
MEPs Pushing To Make Brussels the Permanent Site of the European Parliament
Currently have to move to Strasbourg, France once a month
Malala Yousafzai Receives Sakharov Prize For Freedom of Thought From European Parliament
Pakistani education advocate was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman last year
Leaders of French and Dutch Nationalist Parties Vow To Take Powers Back From Brussels
Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders
EU: Homosexuality Can Be Grounds for Asylum
If laws in home countries allow for prosecution (and persecution)
UN and EU Pledge $8.25 Billion For Sahel Region in Africa
To fight poverty and promote economic growth
European Commission: European Economy at "Turning Point"
Not growing as quickly as had been previously expected
Cameron: British Support For EU Membership is "Wafer Thin"
Has promised to renegotiate powers before holding a referendum on membership
EU To Hold Summit Amid Allegations of US Surveillance
French and Germans not happy about recent reports
European Union to Phase Down Fishing Subsidies
But will keep the various restrictions the subsidies were meant to offset
European Parliament Votes For Data Privacy Rules After Snowden Revelations Break Two Year Deadlock
Will curb transfer of personal data to US companies
Aung San Suu Kyi Collects Sakharov Prize 23 Years After Winning it
Awarded by the European Parliament
Europe Pushes Ahead with Tougher Data Privacy Rules
For businesses, not the governments, of course
Ireland Looks to Exit EU Bailout, Ease Off Austerity Plan
Would be first country to exit plan
Malala Yousafzai To Be Awarded EU Human Rights Prize
Pakistani girl was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating for girls' education
European Lawmakers Vote To Tighten Tobacco Restrictions
But do not go as far as initially planned
EU Proposes Migrant Rescue Mission After Wreck Near Lampedusa
At least 250 migrants died after their boat sank
Missouri Governor Says Europeans Won't Decide Execution Policy
European Union is considering revising export limits on drugs used in executions
White House Working on Privacy Bill Even As it Defends NSA Conduct
Trying to placate EU officials
