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EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc.

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Civil liberties MEPs back funds for asylum, migration and internal security – (Civil Liberties MEPs tackle human rights flaws in the European Union)
EU Mobility Scoreboard: more effort needed to promote studies and training abroad for students
Free movement: Commission publishes guide on application of ‘Habitual Residence Test’ for social security – (To be regarded as a dependant of an EU citizen, a descendant who is over 21 years old and a third-country national, does not have to establish that he has tried all possible means to support himself)
EU citizenship should not be for sale at any price, says European Parliament
India marks three years since last polio case reported
Antitrust: Commission investigates restrictions affecting cross border provision of pay TV services
Deal to regulate financial markets & products and curb high-frequency trading
Plastic waste: Parliament sounds the alarm
MEPs want tougher labour inspections to crack down on social dumping
Food fraud: MEPs call for measures to fix weak links in the production chain
Food safety: MEPs oppose authorising new genetically modified maize
CO2 emissions: cleaner vans by 2020
Commissioner Rehn quizzed in EP inquiry into role of Troika – (MEPs anticipate end of the Troika)
Scotland Analysis: EU and International Issues paper to launch this week
Taking the next step: EU awards €575m to mid-career researchers
EU assistance to Central Asia is well planned, but implementation slow & variable – say EU Auditors
EU to open up public procurement following UK government lobbying
Adoption of risk finance guidelines
UK’s Protected Food Names boost EU economy and increase jobs
Major European event to shape the future for social businesses
Bisphenol A: EFSA consults on assessment of risks to human health
Parliament calls for an EU-wide strategy for the homeless
Iceland: MEPs await further decisions

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