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New European Commission Members
 (681 Kb) Following approval by the European Parliament, the European Council today appointed the new European Commission for the period from 10 February 2010 to 31 October 2014. The Council also appointed Mr.Günther Oettinger to replace Mr.Andris Piebalgs as the Energy Commissioner. Please, see the full list of the new Commission Members.
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China's export prowess confirmed
A day after China was confirmed as the world's largest exporter, figures for January show continued export strength.
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Germany loses export crown to China
With Germany suffering its worst recession since World War II, booming exports in China have given the Asian economy the global edge. But Europe’s largest economy is showing signs of improvement.
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Google takes on Facebook and Twitter
Google takes the wraps off its latest social network - known as Buzz - pitting it directly against rival sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
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Euro bounces back against dollar
The euro strengthens against the pound and the dollar ahead of a meeting of EU leaders later this week.
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A warmer world will be more fragrant, researchers say
Climate change will make the world more fragrant, as warming temperatures make plants release more chemicals, according to a major scientific review.
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Greece to face economic scrutiny
The European Commission backs Greek plans to cut its soaring budget deficit, but says progress must be stringently monitored.
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Eurozone unemployment rate at 10%
Unemployment in the eurozone hit 10% in December for the first time since the single currency was introduced, figures show.
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