48 hours from Brussels

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The EU's rules on working hours, which require that workers put in no more than 48 hours a week, could worsen unemployment in Europe. Regulatory obstacles to hiring are already a cause of unemployment. The EU or any national governing body should not make policy on working hours.

Editorial, Europe, Work hours, Labor policy

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The end of Europe's Iron Ages

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The European Community has proposed the closure of steel mills, in order to cut capacity and boost falling prices that are causing mounting losses. In order for the measure to be effective, state mills must be closed and subsidies reduced.

Western Europe, Steel industry, Europe, Western, European Community

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Subjects list: Economic policy, European Union
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