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BBC News - Europe
The latest stories from the Europe section of the BBC News web site.
France strikes over pension plans
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:31:42 GMT

 

France is experiencing major disruption because of a nationwide strike over pension reform, with parliament also debating a ban on full face veils and a security bill.
EU\'s Barroso laments jobs crisis
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:27:19 GMT

 

The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, highlights unemployment as a major challenge, in his first "state of the union" speech.
Greek PM reshuffles his cabinet
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:40:47 GMT

 

Greek PM George Papandreou reshuffles his cabinet but leaves the key post of finance minister unchanged as his government battles a debt crisis.
Putin weighing up presidency bid
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:09:57 GMT

 

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has indicated he has not ruled out standing for president again at the 2012 elections.
Strike severely disrupts Tube
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:06:02 GMT

 

Some services resume on the London Underground following severe disruption on the first morning of a series of 24-hour strikes.
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