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EU Regional Policy needs an Overhaul

November 11, 2009

Regional policy is about to become the EU`s major European policy area, measured by the volume of expenditures. By 2013 its annual expenditures are set to exceed those from agricultural policy, which had been the undisputed queen of EU spending for the past 50 years. It is therefore timely to have a closer look at… » read more

Posted by Eberhard Rhein

CAP Reform, English, Enlargement & Neighbours, EU Treaty & Institutions

, 2014-20 Financial Perspectives, EU expenditures, Lisbon Treaty, Regional policy

Iceland the 29th EU Member Country?

July 20, 2009

After the narrow vote by the Parliament, the Icelandic government has immediately submitted its formal application for EU membership on July 17th. The Council will be wise to wait until after the Irish referendum before inviting the Commission to prepare its opinion. Under optimistic assumptions one should assume negotiations to start as of 2010 and… » read more

Posted by Eberhard Rhein

English, Uncategorized

, accession of Iceland, cod wars, Commissioners without portfolio, European Economic Area, Fishing, Iceland, Lisbon Treaty

EU demonstrates Unity and Determination

March 24, 2009

The 19/20 March 2009 European Council Meeting was a rare show of European unity and resolution to tackle unprecedented challenges Europe and the world are confronted with. It was visible in declarations of the leaders and the resolute Presidency Conclusions. The accusations of protectionism and the frictions between the French President and the Czech Presidency… » read more

Posted by Eberhard Rhein

Climate change, Energy Efficiency, English, Public Affairs, Uncategorized

, European Council Meeting, G20, Lisbon Treaty

Archives for Lisbon Treaty

EU Regional Policy needs an Overhaul

Iceland the 29th EU Member Country?

EU demonstrates Unity and Determination

Rhein on Energy and Climate

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