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EUROPEAN UNION: Summit deals leave more uncertainty
The EU spring summit took place on March 8-9. There were high expectations of the German EU...
PORTUGAL: New law puts end to illegal abortions
Parliament yesterday passed with by a large majority a law to legalise abortion during the first...
PortugalPORTUGAL: Abortion to be legalised despite low turnout
The Portuguese electorate yesterday voted in favour of decriminalising abortion in only the third...
PortugalEUROPEAN 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 StatesEUROPE/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...
InternationalEUROPE: Stock exchange mergers set to continue
Nasdaq last week withdrew its bid to take over the London Stock Exchange. Recent developments on...
