EU's Moscovici says euro states should have joint finance minister
Moscovici's proposal follows Juncker's call for a eurozone Treasury
...read moreRating agency S&P lowers outlook on Finland to negative from stable
cep already last year stressed the urgent need for action in Finland
...read more"It is a vast mine field which Tsipras has to cross now"
cep economist Kullas tells Sueddeutsche Zeitung that the reforms agreed with international lenders will be painful for many Greeks
...read moreGreek debt relief is at the top of Tsipras agenda, Reuters cites Syriza source
cep economist Kullas says a nominal haircut would impact stronger than extending maturities or lowering interest rates
...read moreEU environment ministers approve creation of market stability reserve
The new reserve aims at tackling structural supply-demand imbances in the EU emission trading scheme
...read moreEU Commission proposes new Investment Court System for TTIP
cep already said in July that an international court is required for TTIP rather than ad hoc arbitral tribunals
...read moreEnvironment ministers prepare EU position for Paris Climate Change Conference
Council is expected to adopt conclusions reflecting its negotiating position
...read moreGermany opposes EU proposal for common deposit-insurance system
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble: "We have to make sure not to put the cart before the horse"
...read moreNew gas pipeline project Nord Stream-2 comes under heavy criticism
Ukraine says Nord Stream-2 is affecting the security of continuous gas supply of the EU's southeastern member states
...read moreECB wants common European approach on writing of bank debt
Central bank says diverging national rules create unertainty
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