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European auto sales up for first time since 2011
Richard Westcott May 17, 2013
But that comes with an asterisk.
European probe into oil price-fixing widens to Finland
Stephen Beard May 17, 2013
Finland's only oil refiner has now been ensnared into the investigation.
Euro zone economies shrink for sixth straight quarter
Andrew Walker May 15, 2013
France is in recession, while Germany's economy has expanded.
EU looks to halt carbon permits, raise prices
Stephen Beard Feb 18, 2013
The European parliament is voting to halt new carbon permits in an effort to drive up the price of emissions, but will the tinkering hurt the credibility of the carbon trading system?
U.S.-EU trade deal faces cultural hurdles
Stephen Beard Feb 13, 2013
The trade deal between the U.S. and the European Union mentioned in President Obama's State of the Union speech could be profitable for both parties. It may be hard to achieve because of differences in outlook.
U.K. prime minister prepares big speech on Europe
Stephen Beard Jan 22, 2013
U.K. Prime Minster David Cameron will give a major speech tomorrow that sets the tone for his country's future relations with the European Union. Many in the U.K. want more decisions made in London and fewer in Brussels. Is the U.K. on the way out of the EU?
PODCAST: Cameron to address EU, U.S. airlines announce profits
Mark Garrison Jan 22, 2013
What happens if the U.K. leaves the EU? World leaders will be all ears tomorrow when British Prime Minister David Cameron delivers a high-stakes speech on Britain's role in the European Union. U.S. airlines make more money by offering fewer seats. Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza discusses the business of bargain basement travel.
The record of peace in the European Union
Stephan Richter Mar 13, 2013
The European Union, and the euro -- for all its faults -- has been credited with keeping the continent relatively peaceful of late. And European peace is the subject of our quiz this morning.
European Union wins Nobel Peace Prize
Stephen Beard Dec 10, 2012
The European Union has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize. The $1.2 million award has been welcomed by EU leaders, but some say the EU should not have received it.
Could Britain leave the European Union?
Stephen Beard Nov 22, 2012
Britain contributes far more to the budget of the European Union than it receives in subsidies for agriculture and infrastructure. Its prime minister wants to freeze the budget where it is.
