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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10179

13 July 2010
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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/jha
EU takes first step towards simplification of cross-border divorces

Brussels, 12/07/2010 (Agence Europe) - On Monday 12 July, EU governments approved the very first enhanced cooperation, assisting “international couples”. The EU Council gave the go-ahead to 14 countries to speed up the implementation of rules allowing international couples to choose the country whose laws should apply in their divorce (see EUROPE 10161). The new rules, which still have to be adopted, will allow couples to avoid emotionally and financially costly proceedings. This is...

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