EU to ease export rule on encryption products

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The European Union has agreed to relax rules for exporting data-encryption products in 2000, allowing nearly free circulation of encryption software in 25 countries.

Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Data Encryption Software Pkgs, Exports, Statistical Data Included, Planning, Computer software industry, Software industry, Encryption software, International trade regulation, Export controls

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WTO Seeks Tough Concessions From the EU, U.S. and Japan. Officials Say Blueprint for Trade Talks Is Vital for Rebuilding Confidence

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On Thursday, the World Trade Organization circulated a seven page document that could form the basis of up-coming international trade negotiations. Included in the proposal is calling for the U.S., Europe, and Japan to open up their textile and steel industries.

United States, Japan, Administration of General Economic Programs, International economic relations, Trade Barriers, Multilateral Trade Negotiations, Antidumping Programs, Abstract, World Trade Organization, Trade negotiations, Antidumping duties

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EU Edges closer to harmonization of legal systems

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The European Union (EU) will hold a summit to discuss streamlining criminal laws and penalties. The EU recently created uniform rules about drivers' licenses, and it hopes to create common strategies to fight drug trafficking, money laundering and other crimes while allowing member states to retain sovereignty.

Police Protection, Law Enforcement & Crime Prevntn, International politics, Europe, Laws, regulations and rules, Law enforcement, Criminal law, Drug traffic

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