European Commission: European Economy at "Turning Point"
Not growing as quickly as had been previously expected
European Union
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
British Spy Agency Being Challenged in European Court over Surveillance
Accused of breaching privacy
Audit Shows EU Aid to DRC Has Resulted in Limited Successes
Sent $2.5 billion between 2003 and 2011
EU Threatens Italy With Fines Over Toxic Emissions at Largest Steel Plant on Continent
Too much pollution for Brussels
Europe Awaiting Outcome of German Elections
Hoping Germany will be willing to take on more responsibility for European Union's fiscal problems
EU Upset Over Ireland's Tax Breaks for U.S. Firms
Probably upset that anybody got a break on taxes
EU Lawyers Say Proposed Financial Transactions Tax is Illegal
That never stopped politicians before
EU Lawyers Conclude Proposed Financial Transactions Tax Illegal
Attempt to tax banks exceeds states' powers under customary international law
Merkel Criticizies Disjointed EU Response to Syrian Actions
Wants all countries on the same page
Greece Could Be Eligible for More Debt Relief Next Year
If it continues to fulfill promises
Europe Pulls Plug on Pirated Greek TV Station
Will no longer air broadcasts from fired former state employees
Spain Suggests Possible 'Congestion Tax' on Gibraltar
Trying to get money off traffic passing through
EU Foreign Ministers Considering Sanctions Against Egypt
Hundreds have been killed in recent violence
European Privacy Officials Want More Details on NSA Snooping
How about some on theirs, too?
EU Reportedly Considering Plans for a Single Telecoms Regulator
The EU Commission is already working on proposals for a single telecoms market
Israel Will Not Sign New Agreements with EU
Due to the union putting limitations on money going to settlements
EU: Malta Has "Humanitarian Duty" to Allow Refugees Off Tanker
102 African migrants on the boat
