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Dutch minority government completes first year
The minority coalition of the Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and Christian Democrats (CDA)...
NetherlandsDutch lower house opposes religious butchery
The House of Representatives voted yesterday to end the dispensation for halal and kosher...
NetherlandsDebt realities and fears dampen European consumption
Strong economic recovery in northern Europe, especially in Germany, does not appear to have fed...
EUProspects for Europe in the third quarter
The EU and euro-area's economic performance will continue to be powered by Germany, where links...
EUModeration in industrial growth signals wider slowdown
The JPMorgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 52.9 in May from 55.0...
InternationalECB rate must fit euro-area's two-speed economy
Economic data released today confirms the euro-area's two-speed economy.
EUPMIs suggest slowdown in global commodity inflation
The increase in manufacturing production and input prices is losing steam, according to April...
InternationalEU Commission and member states renew budget debate
The European Commission today sparked another showdown with the member states with its request...
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