England
The French organisers of the World Cup face a significant fine and potential legal action after rejecting a proposal to allocate more tickets to non-French residents. The European Commission has launched an investigation into alleged discrimination against foreign fans. The row has sparked fears of thousands of ticketless England fans
Scotland
European Commission threatens to seize up to 10% of World Cup profits if organizers do not comply with EU competition laws. The current ticketing arrangements, which favor French fans, are being challenged by Brussels. Scotland's Tartan Army could benefit from a potential ticket boost if the dispute is
United Kingdom
European Commission officials are set to unveil details of the "Agenda 2000" reforms on Wednesday, which aim to mitigate the financial burden of expanding regional and farm spending to Eastern European countries that will join the EU early in the next century. The reforms, designed to avoid breaching
United Kingdom
The Governor of the Bank of England, Eddie George, has expressed "serious doubts" about whether France, Italy, and Spain should be allowed to join the European Monetary Union (EMU) due to high unemployment rates in these countries. This warning comes as the European Commission urges Britain to set
United Kingdom
Senior figures in the European Commission are warning the UK Government that delaying its decision to join the euro zone will damage its influence in the European Union. President of the Commission Jacques Santer and Vice-President Sir Leon Brittan have emphasized that a quick commitment to the euro is essential
European Union
Leaders of the 16 member states of the European Union are set to gather on Corfu on Friday to choose a successor to Jacques Delors as president of the influential European Commission. The real battle for control of the EU will be underway, with two main contenders vying for the
European Union
As the European Union navigates the post-Delors era, Italy's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Martino, has emphasized the need for a careful selection of the next European Commission president. Meanwhile, economic developments across the continent show a mixed picture, with inflation rates dropping in Italy, new bottling ventures
