Organisation: Unice

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world

EU moves toward single energy policy

THE European Union took its first step towards creating a single energy policy last night but countries made it clear there are limits to how far they will cooperate.

news

MEPs back compromise service directive

business

Chemical industry gets EU boost

business

European economic performance 'disappointing'

business

Plea for solution to EU budget row

business

Ireland rising star of EU economies

Employers, workers set to clash on EU’s Lisbon economy plan

WORKERS and employers’ groups are set for a fight to protect their interests in the wake of the mid-term review of the Lisbon Strategy, designed to make Europe the world’s most dynamic and knowledge-led economy.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2004

Irish have longest working hours in EU

ONE-in-10 Irish workers spend 60 to 80 hours a week working - the biggest proportion in the EU. Another 18% work between 45 and 59 hours a week.

Thu, 23 Sep, 2004

UNICE casts doubt on Lisbon strategy

THE EU’s strategy for making Europe the most competitive economy in the world by 2010 is in trouble according to the Union’s largest business organisation.

Tue, 09 Mar, 2004