Green MEP Staes: ‘GMO clearly not wanted by majority of members’
Despite 19 out of 28 EU member states opposing a genetically modified crop, it was authorized due to the bloc's voting system. Green MEP Bart Staes says the Commission would…
Romania’s Powder Keg
Mine Project Launches Protest Movement By Luke Dale-Harris The Rosia Montana mine in Romania is currently one of Europe's most controversial projects. Plans by Bucharest to push through approval for…
‘Retaliation Campaign’ Erdogan Punishes Protesters in Turkey
By Oezlem Gezer and Maximilian Popp Following mass anti-government protests in Turkey, Ankara is now taking revenge on its critics. Activists and demonstrators are being investigated and intimidated, while journalists…
Tens of thousands join electricity protests across Bulgaria: “We cannot stand it anymore,”
Sun, 17 Feb 2013 17:48 GMT Reuters * Tens of thousands protest in more than 20 cities * Protesters demand re-nationalisation of power distributors * Finance minister has ruled out…
Downing Street says Boris Johnson’s living wage may be ‘illegal’ with European laws
Boris Johnson has clashed with Downing Street after government lawyers warned his initiative to pay workers a “living wage” could break European laws. By Tim Ross, Political Correspondent 5:34PM GMT…
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