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Italy has failed to adapt to the modern world
Italy's economy - which has been stagnating for almost two decades - is the most visible indicator of a society that has been unable to seize the opportunities of an increasingly global economy – argues Emiliano AlessandriBarroso's EU legacy is one of failure and bullying small states
José Manuel Barroso's administration is arguably a bully among small member states and a wallflower among the big boys, writes Justin Stares as he assesses the European Commission president's last two mandates
Whistleblower MEP claims EU cover-up over Dalligate
Those at the top of the European Commission and European Parliament might be attempting to 'keep the dirt inside' over the scandal relating to the tobacco industry - claims Bart Staes MEP
Forward planning: EU already discussing the next Cyprus
Our secret columnist in Brussels is wondering what comes next. He has heard rumours from well-placed sources of contingency plans should another Cyprus-type situation developBehind the scenes of the discussions about Cyprus
Our secret columnist has been piecing together reports from his intelligence network about the discussions in Berlin, early in March, when Cyprus emerged as the latest eurozone problem. It is a murky tale of Machiavellian statecraftLabour victory in Malta shows Europe 'turning left'
The victory of Malta's Labour Party in elections at the weekend has been hailed by centre-left and socialist leaders as evidence that Europe is 'turning left' and that Europeans are 'fed up' with austerityEU smoking regulation led by 'big pharma' - claims MEP
There are more than 10,000 lobbyists in Brussels, all funded by big business to form alliances with bureaucrats and politicians in order to overcharge citizens, claims Godfrey Bloom MEP-
First citizens' initiative puts water on EU agenda
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EU economic warnings target Spain and Slovenia
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EU being investigated over lobbying and ethics again
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Profiting from injustice - international investment treaties
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Without the EU, Europe will be just a 'faceless' extension of US
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Schengen area freedom of movement being undermined
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We must put an end to female genital mutilation
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
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no
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