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EU Warns Ireland Not to Stray from Austerity Path
July 14, 2014
In its first "post-program surveillance report" following the financial crisis, the EU has called for Ireland to avoid initiatives to reduce taxes and increase expenditures, due to high government and private indebtedness in the country.
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EU, Eastern European Countries Sign Association Agreements
July 14, 2014
The EU and Georgia, Moldova, and the Ukraine have finalized economic association agreements that will seek to create new trading opportunities and promote values such as the rule of law and fundamental rights.
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National Legislators Call for More Authority in EU Lawmaking
July 14, 2014
A letter supported by the parliaments of 20 of the 28 EU member states calls for the expanded authority of national parliaments to back or reject proposed EU legislation.
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AfD Increases Legitimacy Following Election
July 14, 2014
The Alternative for Germany ("AfD") party, which opposes an EU-wide currency and favors the return of powers from Brussels to EU member states, is gaining legitimacy with its overarching message, from its manifesto, "courage to stand up for Germany."
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U.K. Considers Joining EU DNA Database
July 14, 2014
According to a U.K. Government document, following its decision to "opt out" of a number of EU measures relating to law and justice, it is considering opting back into a provision for a database in which EU member states share DNA records.
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