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Economy

EU members agree to submit future budgets to Brussels for scrutiny

As member states continue spending beyond their means, the EU has agreed to set up a watchdog to monitor national budgets. The plan is to keep control of borrowing levels and prevent future debt crises. »

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EU finance ministers agree on pan-European financial regulation (07.09.2010)

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Strikes

French workers strike en masse against Sarkozy's pension reform

A French trade union estimated that 2.5 million workers hit the streets Tuesday, protesting plans to raise France's retirement age to 62 from 60. The strike coincided with the presentation of the new bill in parliament. »

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The breakup of Yugoslavia: a Balkan paradox

In 1990, the first democratic multi-party elections marked the beginning of the end for Yugoslavia. Twenty years on, DW asked singular figures from all seven successor states how they experienced this process. »

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European Union

EU's Barroso says economic recovery gathering steam

The prospects for economic recovery are looking up, predicts European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. But he warns member states against reliving Europe's dark history with respect to minority rights. »

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France

French railway workers go on strike ahead of nationwide protests

The transportation, government and public service sectors in France are expecting considerable disruptions as trade unions go on strike to protest against President Nicolas Sarkozy’s planned pension reforms. »

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Eastern Europe

Mourners question death of Belarus journalist at funeral

Oleg Bebenin's friends and colleagues mourned his passing at Monday's funeral and said they couldn't believe that the 36-year-old journalist and family man killed himself. Bebenin was an outspoken government critic. »

Terrorism

Spain dismisses ETA ceasefire offer as insufficient

The Spanish government has urged the Basque separatist group ETA to renounce all violence, calling its offer of an unspecified ceasefire insufficient. »

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Terrorism

Basque separatist group ETA declares ceasefire

Basque separatist group ETA has said it will not "carry out armed actions" in its campaign for independence, according to a video obtained by the BBC. The Spanish government, meanwhile, has rejected the announcement. »

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