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Polish, Slovakian and Ukrainian border guards checking documents © EC

A humane blanket approach to asylum seekers

Amended asylum laws to end detention and improve conditions.

European asylum system

Opening doors for the disabled

EU invites ideas on how to improve life for people with disabilities.

Tomorrow's translators show their stuff

17-year-olds from across the EU test their translation skills.

EU hosts Bulgaria and Ireland schools video link
On 1 December, the European Commission Representation in Ireland, in cooperation with the Representation in Bulgaria, organised a video link-up between a school class in Ireland and one in Bulgaria.

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27/11/2008 - Kick-starting the economyEconomic recovery plan combines national action with EU policy...
24/11/2008 - Growing old on the jobAs baby boomers reach retirement age, more are staying in the workforce...
19/11/2008 - Farming rethinkNew EU rules will leave farmers freer to respond to demand...
18/11/2008 - Opening up the labour marketReport finds restrictions on movement of workers from new EU member countries...
17/11/2008 - Tighter controls on unsafe productsEU, US and China announce joint efforts to protect consumers from dangerous goods...
14/11/2008 - Tightening the net on overfishingNew steps to ensure rules on fishing are respected EU-wide...
13/11/2008 - Energy in an emergencyNew energy plan seeks to reduce EU’s reliance on foreign gas and oil...
12/11/2008 - Risky business?EU moves to regulate credit rating agencies...
11/11/2008 - EU humanitarian aid - large-scale, low-profileEvery year, the EU's rapid aid response helps over 18m people deal with the...
10/11/2008 - Financial crisis – moving aheadEU wants G20 meeting to pave the way for reform of the international financial system...
06/11/2008 - Drug overdoses claim more livesHeroin still EU’s biggest drug problem...
05/11/2008 - EU enlargement: work in progressCroatia looks set to become 28^th member of the European Union...
03/11/2008 - Economic standstill forecast in wake of financial crisisHit by economic turmoil and the sharp global downturn, growth in the EU slows...
31/10/2008 - Smooth sailing for young crewYoung people from nine countries learn to sail and work together thanks to EU...
30/10/2008 - Economic recovery plan in the worksCommission previews comprehensive plans to tackle financial crisis as EU leaders...
29/10/2008 - Brussels urges car makers to stay on green pathEU to help car makers develop eco-friendly cars...

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Coming upYour citizenship in Europe - Just draw it!

4/12/2008
Conference: EU Finance Day for SMEs , Budapest,Hungary

03-05/12/2008
Conference: Online Educa Berlin 2008, Berlin, Germany

1-12/12/2008
UN Climate Change Conference 2008, Poznań, Poland

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