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Europe

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    European Union (Approvals) Bill

    Thursday, 31 January, 2013

    The European Union (Approvals) Bill (HC Bill 121) aims to approve two draft EU Council decisions and one draft decision of the European Council (the EU Heads of State and Government).

    • Research Briefing
    • EU institutions
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    Regulation of Referendums

    Tuesday, 29 January, 2013

    This Note sets out the mechanics for holding referendums. It summarises the applicable provisions of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA) which regulate publicity and campaigning.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • The EU
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    EU Staff Salaries

    Tuesday, 29 January, 2013

    EU staff salaries have been the subject of some criticism in recent months. This Note pulls together the various strands in the EU staff salaries debate.

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    • EU institutions
    • The EU
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    Norway’s relationship with the EU

    Monday, 14 January, 2013

    Norway is not part of the EU, and although it has adopted large amounts of EU legislation, it has little influence.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    Icy fishing: UK and Iceland fish stock disputes

    Friday, 21 December, 2012

    In spite of generally excellent bilateral relations, Iceland and the UK have had a number of fisheries disputes. There are now increasing tensions between the two parties after Iceland started catching large quantities of mackerel. Iceland has been condemned for ‘plundering’ the stock and for threatening its long-term future. The stock is worth some £200 million to the UK economy. The dispute has become known as the Mackerel War.

    • Research Briefing
    • Environment
    • Europe
    • Farming and fishing
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    The EU Budget 2007 – 2013

    Friday, 14 December, 2012

    This note sets out the main principles that determine the shape and size of the European Union (EU) Budget for the period 2007-2013. It outlines the budget setting processes, contributions the UK makes, details of the UK abatement, and contributions by other Member States.

    • Research Briefing
    • Europe
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    Iceland: an overview

    Thursday, 13 December, 2012

    2012 has seen Iceland gear up for parliamentary elections in 2013, with plans for a new constitution as it emerges from its financial crisis and proceeds with its application to join the EU.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • Europe
    • Farming and fishing
    • International trade
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    Recent EU Treaty Amendments and UK Ratification

    Tuesday, 11 December, 2012

    This Note outlines the three Treaty amendments that have been adopted under amended Article 48 TEU since the Lisbon Treaty came into force and how these amendments have been ratified in the UK.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economy
    • EU institutions
    • EU law and treaties
  • Research Briefing

    EU bibliographies: Proposed energy efficiency directive

    Friday, 16 November, 2012

    • Research Briefing
    • Energy
    • EU law and treaties
  • Research Briefing

    Referendums on the European Union

    Tuesday, 13 November, 2012

    This Note charts the referendums on EU matters held in candidate and Member States since 1972, with brief details on turnout and results.

    • Research Briefing
    • Elections
    • EU law and treaties
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    UK/Croatia trade statistics

    Thursday, 01 November, 2012

    This note looks at UK/Croatia trade statistics and was prepared for the Second Reading of the European Union (Croatian Accession and Irish Protocol) Bill 2012-13 on Monday 5 November 2012.

    • Research Briefing
    • International trade
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    European Union (Croatian Accession and Irish Protocol) Bill [Bill 76 of 2012-13]

    Thursday, 01 November, 2012

    Croatia is expected to join the EU in July 2013. This Bill would allow the UK to ratify Croatia’s accession treaty and would also cover the Protocol to the Lisbon Treaty put forward by the Irish Government.

    • Research Briefing
    • Benefits policy
    • Defence policy
    • Economy
    • EU institutions
    • EU law and treaties
    • Europe
    • Immigration
    • International trade
    • The EU
  • Research Briefing

    How to find voting information in the European Parliament

    Thursday, 01 November, 2012

    How to find voting information in the European Parliament. By Julia Keddie. SN/IA/3389.

    • Research Briefing
    • EU institutions
  • Research Briefing

    UK relations with Russia

    Thursday, 25 October, 2012

    A brief summary of UK political relations with Russia.

    • Research Briefing
    • Europe
    • Institutions
  • Research Briefing

    The eurozone crisis: action taken by the European Central Bank (ECB)

    Wednesday, 24 October, 2012

    This note discusses some of the 'unconventional' measures taken by the ECB in response to the euro crisis and the political controversy they have generated.

    • Research Briefing
    • Economic policy
    • Economic situation
    • Economy
    • EU institutions
    • Europe

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