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Officials Explore Option of "Two-speed" EU
June 03, 2015
The Independent reports that in response to the U.K.'s negotiation of a new relationship with Europe, comments from leaders in the EU institutions and member states indicate that some are open to considering a "two-speed" Europe in which not all countries must commit to continued integration.
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U.K. May Consider "English Bill of Rights"
June 03, 2015
The Independent reports that the U.K. Justice Secretary Michael Gove may be considering sidestepping opposition of Scottish officials to the Government's plan to replace the U.K. Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights by preparing an "English Bill of Rights" that does not apply to Scotland.
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Article Predicts Reforms Will Pull Apart EU
June 03, 2015
An article in Market Watch concludes that repatriation of powers from the EU institutions to national governments will eventually lead to the destruction of the European project.
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German Chancellor: EU Treaty Change Is Possible
June 02, 2015
Following a meeting with U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, whose government is negotiating potential changes to its relationship with the EU, German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that she would cooperate with the U.K. in this process and that she could not rule out amending EU treaties.
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Ombudsman Warns on Lack of EU Transparency
June 02, 2015
The Irish Times reports that the EU Ombudsman has announced that lack of transparency among the European institutions topped complaints to the body's office last year, and that it would open an investigation into the transparency of "trilogue" meetings, in which the institutions meet regarding EU legislation.
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