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added: 03-07-2008

The Irish economy is moving closer to recession, and now economists say that Denmark, Portugal, Italy and Spain are hovering on the brink as the European Central Bank prepares to lift rates by 0.25% to 4.25%.

Body Blow For UK Housing

added: 03-07-2008

The UK housing sector, already best by plunging demand and prices, has been hit with a potential body blow which could tip the economy into a deep recession.

14.5 Million Employees to Benefit from Improved Information and Consultation Rights

added: 02-07-2008

The European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to improve the role of European Works Councils in informing and consulting employees. European Works Councils (EWCs) currently operate in 820 major companies across the EU, covering some 14.5 million employees.

Europeans' Social Expectations in 20 years' time

added: 02-07-2008

A Eurobarometer survey, carried out in April this year, sheds light on what Europeans believe their social reality will be in 20 years' time. It examines their expectations in terms of improvement or deterioration of their lives in general, how they think social conditions will evolve over that period, and how they think society should deal with future challenges.

Industrial Producer Prices Up By 1.2% In Euro Area

added: 02-07-2008

In May 2008 compared with April 2008, the industrial producer price index1 rose by 1.2% in the euro area (EA15) and by 1.3% in the EU27. In April, prices increased by 0.9% and 1.1% respectively.

2007 Annual Report on Competition Policy – Protecting Consumers and Strengthening Europe's Competitiveness

added: 01-07-2008

The European Commission has adopted its 2007 Annual Report on Competition Policy, which gives an overview of the main developments in competition policy. It outlines key changes to competition rules and policy as well as major enforcement actions. Using concrete examples it demonstrates how the tools of competition policy were used to reinforce Europe's competitiveness and to protect consumers and businesses from anticompetitive conduct.

Euro Area Unemployment Stable At 7.2%

added: 01-07-2008

The euro area (EA15) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate stood at 7.2% in May 2008, unchanged compared with April. It was 7.5% in May 2007. The EU27 unemployment rate was 6.8% in May 2008, compared with 6.7% in April. It was 7.2% in May 2007.

EU Inflation Rate “A Matter Of Deep Concern”

added: 01-07-2008

UK Economy Goes From Worse To Bad

added: 01-07-2008

The British economy continues to go from worse to bad with consumer sentiment now at levels not seen since the early 1990s, growth slumping, house prices down nine months in a row, another bank with problems and the country's biggest home builder rescued.

High Prices and Lack of Transparency Source of Anxiety for Data Roaming Customers

added: 30-06-2008

Use of mobile data services within individual Member States is growing much faster than cross border data roaming services, says a Connect2Roam study carried out for the European Commission. This is because mobile operators are introducing aggressive retail rates to compete with existing broadband offers.

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