Wealth creators are 'justified' in avoiding tax - says UKIP MEP
We are drifting into a populist witch-hunt against society's wealth creators because they have avoided taxes to quite justifiably protect their shareholders, employees and customers - argues Godfrey Bloom MEPJob insecurity and 'fear at work' on rise in UK
Even where individuals are not afraid of losing their jobs, a high proportion expect some sort of status loss – so organisations need to show leadership to maintain employee engagement, writes Ksenia Zheltoukhova
Van Rompuy sees 'concrete steps' in Turkey's EU bid
Herman Van Rompuy predicts 'concrete steps' forward in Turkey's stalled application for EU entry, and argues that Europe's post-war reconciliation might inspire a solution to the Cyprus dispute
Eurocrats start search for cushy 'parachutes' into new jobs
As the European Commission starts the final lap of its mandate, many senior officials have one thing on their mind - their next job – reports Justin StaresMost British people 'would vote to leave EU' - says Tory MEP
Some 80 per cent of British citizens now want a vote on membership of the EU and the majority would opt to leave the union, claims David Campbell Bannerman MEPSeven days - a week in the life of Alex Deane
The head of public affairs at Weber Shandwick chairs the UK delegation at the G8 Young Summit, is entertained by the National Symphony Orchestra, leads a panel debate on financial regulation and works on a forthcoming speech he will make at NATO HQ
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Austerity: the damage is already done
The experts who advocated austerity may finally be realising the true effects of their policy – but acknowledging past error is not something that politicians are prone to do, writes our secret columnist in Brussels
- Paul Scherrer
Largest research centre for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland, focused on tackling the major global challenges - Lexicon
Since 1994, offering bespoke communications training to enable people to switch between different languages and cultures - University of Lapland
A vital wellspring of northern creativity where science and art go hand in hand to combine theory and practical studies - Future Transport
Consultancy created in recognition of problems associated with joining up electric vehicles with charging points
Should an independent cost-benefits study into Britain's membership of the EU be commissioned to elevate the 'in/out' debate above scaremongering?
Is the criticism of Catherine Ashton fair given that the European External Action Service has been denuded of power by the institutional turf wars in Brussels?
yes
70%
no
30%
OFF THE CUFF
Standards adopted by the EU and US are likely to become a benchmark and should help to strengthen the multilateral trading system. The deal must be in the best interest of our citizens. The European Parliament, therefore, insists on maintaining high standards in personal data and consumer protection as well as health and environmental protection. Martin Schulz, European Parliament President
MEDIA BOX
UK immigration fears 'unfair'
Cecilia Malmström says it is wrong for the UK to 'stigmatise' migrants from Romania and Bulgaria
Cecilia Malmström says it is wrong for the UK to 'stigmatise' migrants from Romania and Bulgaria
EVENING STANDARD
Slovenia next Brussels target?
Amid talk that some euro countries will have budget targets eased Slovenia may not be let off
Amid talk that some euro countries will have budget targets eased Slovenia may not be let off
FINANCIAL TIMES
EU shelves olive oil jug ban
The EU drops controversial plans to ban restaurants from using refillable jugs and bowls of olive oil
The EU drops controversial plans to ban restaurants from using refillable jugs and bowls of olive oil
BBC
EU launches strategy for electronics
The European Commission proposes a new industrial EU strategy for the electronics sector
The European Commission proposes a new industrial EU strategy for the electronics sector
EURACTIV
ECB 'can't solve crisis alone'
Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann says it is not up to the ECB alone to solve the eurozone crisis
Bundesbank chief Jens Weidmann says it is not up to the ECB alone to solve the eurozone crisis
REUTERS
EU seeks China investment accord
The EU wants to negotiate an investment protection accord with China as a first step to an FTA
The EU wants to negotiate an investment protection accord with China as a first step to an FTA
EUBUSINESS
President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso turn away from the cameras following a press conference in Brussels
Smile through the pain: Spanish finance minister Luis de Guindos puts on a brave face during a Eurogroup meeting in Brussels
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