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Misleading health card websites face probe
Companies in the UK have misled the public by charging for services relating to the European Health Insurance Card
Poland - democracy endowment to fall outside EU structures
The creation of a European Endowment for Democracy would be a "symbolic" move, rather than a major initiative with large financial backing
Warning for Cyprus over austerity measures
The credit rating agency Standard & Poor's has said Cyprus is vulnerable to another downgrade if further austerity measures are not passed
EU diplomats allowed to keep excess pay
Asking EU diplomats to hand back money owed to the taxpayer would put them off from working at all, according to the Brussels executive – Justin Stares reports
British politicians outline visions for Europe
Two British politicians from opposite ends of the spectrum have published pamphlets outlining very different visions for Europe's future
Parliament signs €12m IT deal with Accenture
Dublin-based company Accenture has signed a four-year €12m deal with the European Parliament to provide develop and manage IT applications
More than a third affected by mental health disorders
A major new study finds that more than third of Europeans suffer from mental health disorders each year
Eurozone retail sales in surprise July increase
Retail sales in the European Union and eurozone rose unexpectedly in July but the near term outlook is still uncertain
EU imposes ban on Syria oil imports
European foreign ministers have agreed to ban oil imports from Syria as they increase the pressure on President Assad's regime
Energy spike pushes up producer price inflation
Producer price inflation across Europe rose in July, but was relatively stable apart from a spike in energy prices
Ireland set for strong recovery after bail-out
Ireland's economy will be "one of Europe's best performers" as exports fuel its strong recovery, says a leading think-tank
Commission 'evasive' over personal data access
The European Commission has been branded "alarmingly evasive" over whether personal data held by European companies could be accessed in third countries
CAP reform - does size matter in EU agriculture?
With negotiations to reform the Common Agricultural Policy about to start, Francesco Guarascio considers the battles ahead
Paris meeting to plan for Libya transition
World leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss the rebuilding of Libya with rebel leaders in the wake of the six-month conflict
Italy wants EU's Syria oil ban delayed
As the violent repression of protesters continues in Syria, the EU has agreed new oil sanctions – but Italy is pushing for them to be delayed until contracts expire