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What exactly would the UK gain from leaving the EU?
Could the UK leave the EU while maintaining the free trade agreement that Norway enjoys with the bloc? Justin Stares examines the pros and the cons
Greeks agree to form unity government
George Papandreou will stand aside for a coalition with a mandate to push through the latest EU bail-out package ahead of elections next year
G20 makes little progress on euro crisis
Leaders of the G20 nations agreed to bolster the reserves of the IMF but failed to thrash out any details, leaving markets disappointed
UK to block EU plan to ease China arms embargo
The UK would block any effort by European leaders to ease the arms embargo on China in exchange for financial aid
Gaza children grow up 'seeing Israelis only as killers'
Liberal Democrat MEP Chris Davies reflects that Gaza this week feels better than on his previous visit. But the impression of normality is superficial
Papandreou faces day of reckoning
Reports suggest that even if he survives a confidence vote today the Greek prime minister might step down after a chaotic week of political and economic upheaval
Interest rates cut as new ECB chief Draghi makes mark
In his first week as president Mario Draghi has overseen a cut in interest rates to tackle slow growth and looming recession
Rumours of US-UK military attack on Iran grow
UK and US could be drawing up plans for an attack on Iran following reports the country is developing nuclear weapons
Outlook for Danish banks 'negative'
Danish banks suffering from country's sluggish economic growth and falling property prices - Moody's
Bail-out withheld as Greek tragedy deepens
Greece's finance minister breaks rank with Prime Minister George Papandreou after EU leaders say the country's future in the eurozone is at stake
ECB might be the only shield to eurozone meltdown
Mario Draghi's first week at the helm of the European Central Bank is already full of crucial tests as the future of the eurozone hangs in the balance
Polish economy can grow rapidly with structural reforms
Economic growth of 4 per cent achievable if Polish politicians pursure major reforms - according to rating agency
Fight against bribery in EU at standstill
Transparency International finds there has been no improvement in the average scores of EU countries in the bribe payers' index
Time for a 'shared military doctrine' in Europe
As Anglo-French leadership in Libya comes to an end, Anglo-French leadership in Europe needs to begin - claims Lord Ashdown
Greek PM wins support for referendum
George Papandreou will hold emergency talks with EU leaders today after cabinet backed his plans for a popular vote on Greece's bail-out