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EU Stays at 20% Reduction Target

The EU and its member states have confirmed their willingness to be associated with the Copenhagen Accord negotiated during the UN climate change conference in December 2009.

Friday, February 5 2010 By Babel Sofia - Vihar on Europe

jeleva2 We now have the statement by Mr. Barroso and by the legal services of the European Parliament on the supposed conflict of interests of the Bulgarian commissioner designate, Rumiana Jeleva. As I have promised, now I should deliver my own opinion on her candidature.

Tuesday, January 19 2010 By Babel Sofia - Vihar on Europe

Russian Oil Pipeline to Asia: Reports

stamp There are a two interesting analytical reports on the opening of the East Siberia-Pacific Ocean (ESPO) oil pipeline that links Russian oil to Asian markets.

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Friday, January 15 2010 By Babel Sofia - Vihar on Europe

New Deficit Plan for Greece

deficit The Greek government has adopted a new plan to reduce the budget deficit in the next few years.

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By Babel Sofia - Vihar on Europe

The Hearing of Rumiana Jeleva – the Facts

jeleva Yesterday I observed with great care the hearing of commissioner designate Rumiana Jeleva in the Development Committee of the European Parliament (you can watch the record online here; a summary is available here).