Europe

ECB to keep rates on hold as oil spurs inflation worries

EconomyFrankfurt  - The European Central Bank's 21-head rate-setting council is expected to leave

Slovakia sees euro boost for economy, but fear grows

Bratislava - Slovakia's admission into the euro club crowned a post-communist boom and marked a historic shift that its leaders say will further boost the economy, currently paced by Asian and Euro

Danish premier Rasmussen not seeking top international job

Copenhagen  -  Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Wednesday repeated remarks that he was not seeking an international post including that as future full-time president of the European C

France's EU presidency to be judged on environment, minister says

Paris  -  France's six-month presidency of the European Union will be judged by its success in advancing legislation on the environment and global warming, French Junior Minister for European Affai

Fifteen EU nations to end visa charges for most Serbs

Berlin  -  In a gesture to public opinion in Serbia, 15 European Union countries said Tuesday they would end visa charges for most Serbs as a first step towards later allowing them visa-free entry.

EU parliament scores court victory in power struggle over refugees

Luxembourg  - The European Parliament scored a victory in a power struggle with European Union member states Tuesday after the European Court ruled in its favour in a row over EU refugee policy.

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