Migration from new EU states ‘past peak’Alan Travis Home affairs editor
The Guardian
23 May 2007
Only 8,000 Romanian and Bulgarian migrants came to work in Britain in the first three months of this year after their countries joined the EU on January 1, according to official figures published yesterday. Although ministers were cautious, saying it...
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Euro-zone growth lends support for higher ratesBy Joellen Perry —Paul Hannon in London contributed to this article.
The Wall Street Journal Europe
16 May 2007
FRANKFURT—The euro-zone economy posted continued strong growth in the first quarter, bolstering the case for interest rates to rise beyond an expected rate increase to 4% in June. Gross domestic product in the 13 countries that share the euro grew by...
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European Union Constitutional conundrums
The Guardian
10 May 2007
Taking a millionaire’s yacht for a quick spin around the Mediterranean will not go down as one of the better ideas a president-elect has had. Especially one who has promised to tighten belts and end privilege. A Catholic seminary might have proved a...
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Communism still haunts newest European Union membersBy Andrew Borowiec
The Washington Times Weekly
07 May 2007
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Demons of the past haunt much of Central and Eastern Europe, where the residue of 45 years of communist rule has yet to yield to constructive democratic forces. Nationalist witch hunts, populist demagoguery, frequent government...
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