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Labour law reform may be at odds with EU rights, warns TD Irish Times The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union enshrines certain political, social, and economic rights into EU law. It acquired legal effect in member states when the Lisbon Treatyentered into force in December 2009 and applies when states ... See all stories on this topic »

Europe: A shift in the political wind Financial Times Across the 27-nation EU, public discussions intensified about whether governments and central bankers should emphasise economic growth at least as much as wrenching structural reforms, speedy deficit reduction and morale-sapping austerity. See all stories on this topic » Financial Times

Merkel rules out treaty renegotiation Irish Times The German leader, whose Christian Democrats are facing two important state elections next month, rejected criticism that EU reform measures were too austerity heavy with not enough being done to encourage growth. “The subject of growth, which many are ... See all stories on this topic »

Anti-austerity movements gaining momentum across Europe The Guardian On the hard left, Jean-Luc Melenchon took 11% on a programme that was vehemently opposed to Brussels's austerity measures and the fiscal treaty. Distrust of globalisation among French voters is high, exacerbated by the decline in French industry, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Britannia Radio FORMER EUROPEAN commissioner Peter Sutherland has expressed optimism that Ireland will back the fiscal treaty, but said EU leaders' “faltering and ... britanniaradio.blogspot.com/.../eu-reform-treaty-sutherland-op...