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31 01 02
Debate over reforming the European institutions. As the Union widens it becomes less efficient and more difficult to govern.

21 02 02
The Commission wishes to encourage mobility among those working within the Union, particularly the complete transfer of health care rights, and by the creation of a European electronic health-insurance card.

21 03 02
A European directive wishes to facilitate the free movement of workers within the Union and the mutual recognition of their qualifications.

09 05 02
Small businesses encounter difficulties in defending their rights when faced with the overpowering bureaucracy of the European machine, seemingly unable to understand their problems.

30 05 02
Great Britain still resists adopting the Euro despite pressure from the business world.

27 06 02
From now on European companies will have online access to the VAT numbers of their clients based in another member country.

03 10 02
Europe is endeavouring to protect small companies to enable them to resist takeover bids by large groups.

31 10 02
The European Court fails on three occasions to uphold the decision by the Commissioner for Fair Trading who had vetoed the merging of several large companies from different and varied sectors.

07 11 02
The Erasmus grants - which enable students to undertake part of their degree course in another member state - continue to be just as popular.

09 01 03
Europe is faced with an ageing population, which is likely to cripple the pension system within a few years.