Ratification fight looms after EU approves charter: sovereignty issue creates rifts as at least 9 nations plan binding referendums

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A two-year process has resulted in a charter for European Union nations, and the ratification process has begun. Changes include presidential elections rather than assigned rotation, the appointment of a foreign policy minister, the elimination of some single-country veto rights, and new powers for the European Parliament.

Europe, International aspects, Political aspects, Powers and duties, Constitutions, European Union. European Parliament

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Ryanair - Aer Lingus deal blocked: EU regulators cite antitrust concerns; appeal is planned

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Ireland's budget airline Ryanair Holdings PLC was prevented from buying its Irish counterpart Aer Lingus Group PLC by European Union regulators, who said the deal would have created a monopoly in Ireland's air travel market. The $1.99 bil deal, however, had not yet gained enough support among shareholders of Aer Lingus.

Legal issues & crime, Acquisitions & mergers, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Air Transportation, Scheduled, And Air Courier Services, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Ireland, Airlines, Ryanair Holdings PLC, Aer Lingus Group PLC

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