EU Commission still considering Barroso decision: The European Commission’s ethics committee said that former European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso did not violate any rules while working at Goldman Sachs. But the European Commission has yet to formally decide whether it will take legal action against its former president.
‘Last chance’ – finance: The European Commission is proposing new rules to help troubled companies restructure before they go bankrupt and to make it easier for entrepreneurs to get a second chance after a company goes bust. Jim Brunsden likens the FT’s reforms to a Chapter 11 approach.
COUNCIL — A Brit may get a promotion after all: British Council official Simon Modhu has been appointed undersecretary for immigration and home affairs. The Italian government was furious at the appointment.
Selimovic could have his parliamentary
Allowance cut for 10 days, Swedish Radio reported. For more information, see the Daily News.
Parliament – Anti-money laundering regulations pass overwhelmingly: MEPs voted 590 to 32 in favor of a proposal to force tax authorities to share information about bank account holders.
EU agrees new rules on conflict minerals: Slovak Minister Peter žiga welcomes an informal agreement between governments and parliament on conflict minerals. The rules will force companies LISTA DE DADOS to source tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold responsibly.
Amnesty International said the exemption for small traders of these minerals created a dangerous loophole. The deal is expected to be completed on December 7.
NATO and Defense — Irony from Former Chief Rasmussen: Anders Fogh Rasmussen wrote to clients of his firm Rasmussen Global Consulting on Tuesday: “The ongoing discussion about an EU defense alliance is the wrong solution to a real problem. NATO is fully capable of ensuring Europe’s security. What we need is more defense spending.”
Fabrice Pothier, an adviser to Rasmussen
Europe is good business for the US defence industry. Warsaw’s recent decision to reject a French offer and award a $1.6bn helicopter contract to a US Modelos temáticos de Marsello company is a reminder that even if European allies may reluctantly go to war, they remain good customers.” Meanwhile, MEPs backed a resolution in favour of greater EU defence cooperation.
icymi — New survey shows support for the EU is Diretório de banco de dados da Austrália rising: The latest “Opinion on the EU” survey by the Bertelsmann Foundation European Commission shows that Brexit has succeeded where many EU politicians have failed: boosting the EU’s popularity – including in the UK. See the full report from the Bertelsmann Foundation.
