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Channel Tunnel: excessive track charges under scrutiny

Published on 20-06-13

The UK and France have two months to address excessive track access charges for passenger and freight trains in the Channel Tunnel, following the launch of legal proceedings by the European Commission.  The high charges are a concern because they are passed to passengers in their ticket prices and rail freight companies have complained to the Commission they cannot afford to send more freight through the tunnel.

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Channel Tunnel: excessive track charges under scrutiny

EU goals broadly achieved at G8

EU goals broadly achieved at G8

Published on 19-06-13
After the G8 summit, European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy issued a joint statement on the G8 summit outcome saying: "Overall, we are pleased that our ambitions for this summit have been broadly achieved." 
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ECHO & IRC "On Solid Ground"

ECHO & IRC "On Solid Ground"

Published on 18-06-13

Humanitarian crises leave millions around the world deprived of the base we all need to feel protected and comfortable, to be ourselves – to feel home.

"On Solid Ground" is a campaign jointly run by the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO), International Resc...

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Euromyths and Letters to the Editor

Sunday roasts are not on EU menu

Published on 17-06-2013

Number of View: 140

The Sunday Express would have its readers believe there has been a seismic land movement on the Continent.  On Sunday they reported the price of Britain’s traditional Sunday roast could rise as a result of “plans in Brussels”.  Perplexing conclusion as they reveal that, in fact, it is Sweden’s Board of Agriculture that has called for...

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