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Medvedev to make electoral reform pledges
Critics looking to speech for decisions rather than good intentions as doubts are raised about Russian president’s ability to make changes
Labour market flexibility helps to restrict cuts
Although unemployment remains painfully high, the UK’s labour market is not only performing better than in past recessions, but it is also so far functioning relatively well by international standards
EU trio to lobby for China currency action
Jean-Claude Juncker, Luxembourg’s prime minister, will be accompanied by Jean-Claude Trichet, the European Central Bank president, and Joaquín Almunia, the EU’s economic affairs commissioner, to China
EU businesses wary about recovery
Data is expected to show the eurozone emerged from recession in the third quarter but industrialists are still recovering from shock caused by the severity of the downturn
Greek dockers suspend strike
Dockers at Piraeus port suspend a four-week strike that has delayed the implementation of a concession deal with Cosco Pacific, the Chinese state-owned container operator
Merkel attends Paris armistice day ceremonies
Nicolas Sarkozy calls for ‘ever closer association of French and German policies’, describing the reconciliation of the two countries as a ‘treasure’ at an armistice day ceremony in Paris
Editorial: Deficit delinquent
When George Papaconstantinou, the new Greek finance minister, says he will not shrink from unpopular spending cuts, we must hope he is right. They will certainly be needed
Industrial output points to eurozone growth
Region expected to record growth of at least 0.5% for the third quarter after surge in production in France, Italy and Germany
Berlin remains cool to Paris overtures
For months the French government has been casting around for new projects to strengthen Franco-German co-operation at the heart of Europe, but it has found little enthusiasm in Berlin
Clash over president deepens Moldova crisis
Communists block attempt by the pro-European coalition to appoint Marian Lupu as the new president and label him a ‘traitor’
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