EU carmakers rev up for harsher times

Denmark and Germany to finalise bridge deal

The transport ministers of Denmark and Germany have agreed to sign the contract over a bridge connecting the German island of Fehmarn with Lolland, Denmark's fourth biggest island.

MEPs set for clash over car emissions

An intense battle is under way in the European Parliament over a law to compel carmakers to make more fuel-efficient cars, as MEPs prepare for critical votes in the first two weeks of September.

EASA to join investigation into Barajas airport crash

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) will send one official to join the investigation into last week's Madrid air crash that claimed more than 150 lives.

German cars improve fuel efficiency

The German car industry made progress towards the European Union's fuel-efficiency goals in 2007, but it – and all other carmakers – must do more to hit the targets proposed by the European Commission, according to a report by a green campaign group.

Italy provides details on Alitalia aid

European Commission believes state aid provided to avert bankruptcy may have breached EU rules.