EU leaders pore over constitution: Chirac attacks U.K.'s push for strict limits on power; voting weights are divisive

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Debate continues over the assignment of powers in the constitution being formed by European Union nations. French President Jacques Chirac protested attempts by the United Kingdom's government to restrict EU powers.

Europe, Strategy & planning, Planning, Constitutions, Company business planning

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EU clears De Beers-LVMH venture

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De Beers Centenary AG's planned diamond jewelry joint-venture with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA has been approved by the European Union (EU). LVMH will sell jewelry that is branded by De Beers.

Joint ventures, France, Switzerland, Jewelry (except Costume) Manufacturing, Jewelry, precious metal, Fine Jewelry NEC, Fine jewelry, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.A., Jewelry industry, De Beers Centenary AG

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EU panel targets Microsoft in cable

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The European Union fears that Microsoft's involvement in Telewest could damage competition in the emerging technologies of United Kingdom's cable market.

United Kingdom, Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Government regulation, Cable Television Systems, Cable Networks, Cable and other pay TV services, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Political activity, Cable television broadcasting industry, Cable television, Illustration

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