Belgium
FRANCE: Businessman planning to bid for Suez
The head of the securities regulating authority today requested businessman Francois Pinault to...
FranceEUROPEAN UNION: Power cuts show need for reform
German utility E.On today said it was responsible for the widespread power cuts affecting large...
UNITED STATES: Exchange merger puts pressure on Europe
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) yesterday announced plans to acquire the smaller Chicago...
United StatesBELGIUM: Far-right gains bode ill for general election
The far-right Vlaams Belang (VB) made significant gains in many municipalities during local...
BelgiumBELGIUM: National success hides regional tensions
Although Belgium appears to be doing well nationally, it continues to face economic and political...
BelgiumINTERNATIONAL: Tactical weapons change unlikely soon
Although the number and military significance of US tactical weapons in Europe have declined...
InternationalEUROPE/US: Euronext and NYSE deal raises pressure
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Euronext yesterday signed an agreement to merge into NYSE...
United StatesINTERNATIONAL: Mergers could spur regulatory reform
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has announced that it will bid for European cross-border...
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