***** EUobserver.com - 17.05.2013 ******************************************

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***** THE NEWS *************************************************************

1. Hollande calls for euro government to beat recession - 17/05/2013 09:25:26
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French President Hollande has called for the creation of a eurozone
government to counter a wide-spread recession which threatens "the very
identity" of Europe.

http://euobserver.com/political/120156

CAN YOU SAY NEW WORLD ORDER, HEGELIAN DIALECTIC AND OVER MY DEAD BODY ????

2. Greens launch US-style primary for EU top jobs - 17/05/2013 09:01:45
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The European Greens will hold US-style primary elections to select
candidates for the EU's top jobs at the next European elections.

http://euobserver.com/political/120150

3. [Analysis] Cold War politics hangs over EU shale gas revolution - 17/05/2013 09:21:14
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The shale gas revolution has taken its time to arrive in Europe, where
post-Cold-War politics will play a large part in developments.

http://euobserver.com/energy/120148

4. [Focus] EU ministers urge Reding to do more for gay rights - 17/05/2013 08:24:18
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Fourteen member states have backed a petition urging the European
Commission to do more for the rights of sexual minorities, with the last
major initiative several years ago.

http://euobserver.com/lgbti/120152

5. Europeans expect bleak future, survey finds - 17/05/2013 09:28:42
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Europeans expect a more difficult and uncertain economic future than their
parent, according to an opinion poll released Friday.

http://euobserver.com/political/120160

6. EU sets timeline for single telecoms market - 17/05/2013 09:05:46
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Digital agenda commissioner Kroes has promised to roll out a single
telecoms market throughout the EU before leaving office.

http://euobserver.com/economic/120149

7. [Focus] EU data bill exposes political rifts - 16/05/2013 09:46:40
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Ideological and political divisions emerge among European Parliament
political groups as they debate amendments on the draft EU data protection
bill.

http://euobserver.com/digital/120134

8. Protests as Germany opens giant Barbie doll house - 17/05/2013 08:57:56
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A giant Barbie doll house playground opened its gates in Berlin on Thursday
amid protests criticising the toy's 'sexist' image.

http://euobserver.com/social/120151

9. [Focus] Targeted action requires a clear plan … LGBTI issues are no different - 16/05/2013 16:37:41
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If you are a lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or intersex person in the EU,
there is a strong chance you have experienced homophobia or even violence
at school.

http://euobserver.com/lgbti/120144

10. Response to Hungary is a test for EU - 16/05/2013 17:21:46
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Faced with a deteriorating situation on human rights and democracy in
Hungary, Brussels has failed to show the necessary resolve.

http://euobserver.com/justice/120145

***** NEWS IN BRIEF ********************************************************

Schaeuble blames youth unemployment on EU commission - 17/05/2013 09:29:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/120155

Germany buries Eurohawk drone project - 17/05/2013 09:09:14
http://euobserver.com/tickers/120153

European jihadists in Syria spook Germany - 17/05/2013 09:07:57
http://euobserver.com/tickers/120154

China wants EU to drop telecoms probe - 17/05/2013 09:07:04
http://euobserver.com/tickers/120158

Russia positions warships near Syria - 17/05/2013 09:02:54
http://euobserver.com/tickers/120157

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