Europe and Brexit
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Focus on results
The EU’s official auditors have demanded better value for money and a stronger focus on results from the union’s budget.…
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New Commission convenes
The newly constituted European Commission met for the first time on 5 November for a general debate on Europe’s economic…
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Science dispute
Jim Nicholson has criticised the Commission’s decision to abolish the post of Chief Scientific Advisor. This followed previous assurances to…
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Leading Europe
agendaNi summarises the personalities and priorities of the new EU leadership. Jean-Claude Juncker Seen as the ultimate insider, the Commission…
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The European semester
Peter Cheney looks at how the European Commission has a say in domestic policy through the European semester process and…
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Agriculture priorities in Europe
Director of the British Agricultural Bureau Maeve Whyte discusses the European issues affecting Northern Irish farmers with Fiona McQuade. Since…
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A maturing Parliament
Jim Nicholson sees the European Parliament becoming more responsible by accepting a frozen budget alongside its enhanced powers. He discusses…
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Local views ‘needed in EU debate’
Ireland’s outgoing Europe Minister has called on Northern Ireland to make its voice heard in the debate over the UK-EU…
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Italy takes up Council Presidency
Italy has assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union with new Prime Minister Matteo Renzi keen to…
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Mixed fortunes in European results
The province’s MEPs remained unchanged but the European election provided a boost for the unionist right and also a centre-ground…
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