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‘Leaders agree to review EU agenda at Brussels summit’
Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:37
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EU leaders have agreed to re-evaluate the bloc’s agenda after voters “sent a strong message”, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has said. Mr Van Rompuy said leaders of the 28 member states had asked him to launch consultations on future policies …. http://www.bbc.co.uk
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Anger as European Commission asks British taxpayers for an extra £500 million
‘The European Commission has today been accused of “raiding the pockets of voters” after demanding an extra £500 million from British taxpayers to meet Brussels spending bills.
The EU executive, which oversees European spending, has demanded an extra £3.8bn in cash from national governments to pay for costs – including £200 million extra help to Ukraine. The rest of the money will be spent on youth employment projects and regional policy.
National governments are furious at an increase that comes in the aftermath of EU elections victories for populist and far-Left and Right parties in Britain, France, Denmark and Greece.
“What a smart way to react to the concerns of Europe’s voters, let’s ask them for more money,” said a European diplomat …. http://www.telegraph.co.uk
Source: http://luismmx.blogspot.com/2014/05/leaders-agree-to-review-eu-agenda-at.html
