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JUSTICE
European Commission to take France to court over waste water
The European Commission announced Friday that it is taking France to court over its failure to properly treat waste water in over 60 large towns, including Avignon, Bordeaux and Lyon.
BUSINESS
European Commission to ask France to slash public spending
A report set to be approved by the European Commission recommends that France step up efforts to shrink public spending in response to the country’s structural deficit and exploding debt.
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Monique Barbut, the CEO of Global Environment Facility.
Raphael Kahane interviews Monique Barbut, the CEO of Global Environment Facility.
AGRICULTURE
EU to hand out 280 million euros to farmers
EU Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel announced Monday that she would release 280 million euros (418 million dollars) in aid for Europe's ailing dairy farmers.
AUTO INDUSTRY
EU has doubts over German aid to buy Opel
According to the European Commission, German aid for the current bid to buy Opel could breach EU competition rules.
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
EU regulators raid drugmakers' offices
The European Commission says it has begun "surprise inspections" at the premises of European pharmaceutical giants over suspected violations of competition rules. Drugmakers are suspected of seeking to delay the launch of cheaper generic products.
AVIATION
Pilots, crew protest Europe-wide over working hours
On Monday, pilots and cabin crew demonstrated in Brussels and in 22 European airports to call for a cut in their working hours, which were deemed dangerous for passenger safety in a scientific report published over a year ago.
JUSTICE
European Commission reveals details of Intel probe
The European Commission has disclosed the details of its investigation into US computer chip giant Intel after slapping a record 1.06-billion-euro fine for anti-competitive practices on the company last spring.
AGRICULTURE
Swiss farmers protest falling milk prices
Following high octane demonstrations in France, Germany and other western European countries, Swiss farmers in Lausanne took to the streets Sunday to protest falling milk prices.
WEB NEWS
Iranian opposition mobilises online ahead of 'Qods Day' rallies
In this edition: the Iranian opposition mobilises for action on "Qods Day" (Jerusalem Day), and Net users comment on Jose Manuel Barroso's re-election as head of the European Commission.
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