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Consumer Commissioner Kuneva welcomes Member States decision to back new rules on consumer loans
added: 22-05-2007

Consumers across Europe look set to be able to make better informed choices when they take out consumer credit loans - paying for holidays, weddings or a new car - following a decision in the Council on Monday 21 May. The proposed EU Directive on Consumer Credit Loans aims to break open the €800 billion EU consumer loans market which remains largely fragmented into national markets denying consumers choice and more competitive prices. The new rules will make the market more transparent for consumers and business competitors.
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Gazprom and Republic of Belarus Sign Purchase and Sale Agreement for Beltransgaz Shares
added: 22-05-2007

Gazprom and the State Property Committee of the Republic of Belarus have signed a purchase and sale agreement for Beltransgaz shares.
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Euro Area External Trade Surplus 7.4 bn euro
added: 22-05-2007

The first estimate for the euro area (EA13) trade balance with the rest of the world in March 2007 gave a 7.4 bn euro surplus, compared with +0.6 bn in March 2006. The February 20072 balance was -1.3 bn, compared with -3.4 bn in February 2006. In March 2007 compared with February 2007, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 1.2%, while imports fell by 2.6%.

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Commission conditionally approves Article 22 derogation for the Poseidon gas pipeline between Greece and Italy
added: 22-05-2007

The Commission conditionally approved article 22 derogation to the "Poseidon pipeline", a new gas pipeline that will connect Greece and Italy. This derogation, foreseen in article 22 of the Gas directive (2003/55/EC), exempts major new infrastructures from the third party access rules of the same directive for a limited period of time in order to make the investment possible.
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Construction Output up by 0.9% in the Euro Area
added: 22-05-2007

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production grew by 0.9% in the euro area (EA13) and by 1.1% in the EU27 in March 2007, compared to the previous month. In February, production increased by 1.3% in the euro area and by 0.7% in the EU27. In March 2007, compared to March 2006, output gained 11.4% in the euro area and 11.2% in the EU27, after rises of 11.7% in the euro area and 9.5% in the EU27 in February.

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Time to Relaunch Energy Dialogue with Russia
added: 22-05-2007

The International Trade Committee has issued an appeal for constructive dialogue on economic relations between the European Union and Russia, an area overshadowed by recent disputes. MEPs believe the future partnership should include a meaningful energy dimension to safeguard Europe's energy supplies from its primary source of oil and gas.
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Americans Alarmed About Dependence on Oil Imports and Resulting High Gas Proces
added: 22-05-2007

In national survey released by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), a large majority of Americans expressed great concern about the nation's dependence on oil imports. They see this dependence as increasing gas prices, threatening future gas supplies, and funding terrorism.
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Younger Consumers Driving Demand for Online Payment Options
added: 22-05-2007

JupiterResearch has found that younger consumers (those under 35 years of age) are evolving very different payment and content consumption habits from adults over 35.
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First In-Depth Assessment of Commercial Real Estate Job Market Gives Cause for Celebration as Well as Concern for the Economy
added: 22-05-2007

Results from the first SelectLeaders Job Barometer report, compiled by SelectLeaders, an online job board for the commercial real estate industry, in conjunction with Cornell University's Program in Real Estate, forecast solid hiring and compensation growth, but also reveal worrisome trends.
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Increased Investment and Innovation Will Lower High Energy Prices?
added: 22-05-2007

Increased capital investment and technological innovation are the principal solutions to high energy prices, according to a new study by William P. Kucewicz, editor and publisher of GeoInvestor.com.
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