Monthly Archives: December 2010

Hungary Lays Out Strategy As it Takes Over EU Presidency

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Paul Stewart

VOA The Danube river flows not just through Budapest, but also three other national capitals - more than any other in the world. Now Hungary, which takes over the European Union’s presidency on New Year’s Day, wants money to flow … Continue reading →

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One step further for the EU Danube Strategy

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Friedrich Glorian

Danube Watch After an intense consultation period involving all 14 Danube countries as well as stakeholder groups, the EU Strategy for the Danube Region is entering the final stages of completion and is expected to be adopted by the College … Continue reading →

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Danube river to be severely impacted by plans to increase navigation

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Friedrich Glorian

WWF Brussels, Belgium – Tomorrow the European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s … Continue reading →

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