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Focus on results
The EU’s official auditors have demanded better value for money and a stronger focus on results from the union’s budget.…
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New Commission convenes
The newly constituted European Commission met for the first time on 5 November for a general debate on Europe’s economic…
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Science dispute
Jim Nicholson has criticised the Commission’s decision to abolish the post of Chief Scientific Advisor. This followed previous assurances to…
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DUP aims for national power
The DUP set out ambitious aims for Westminster at its annual conference and also warned of much tougher times ahead…
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SDLP prepares for poll test
SDLP members are gearing up for a tough election campaign and are keen to tap into the public’s dissatisfaction with…
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UUP regains confidence
Peter Cheney found an increasing mood of optimism at the UUP conference. Mike Nesbitt put forward a positive message as…
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Human rights and surveillance
Birgit Schippers examines how aerial and electronic surveillance are altering the balance between security and privacy, and the potential impact…
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The Iris Robinson report
An Assembly investigation into Iris Robinson’s conduct has found a serious breach of the code for failing to declare £50,000…
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Education Bill approved
While the Education Authority is less ambitious than ESA, political agreement on the reform represents a positive step. Michael McKernan…
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A society, if you can keep it
John O’Farrell warns that austerity will permanently end some public services and highlights how funding the arts links into other…
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