Transatlantic Economic Council faces uncertain future

EPAs pose threat to ACP regional integration

Negotiations over Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) with the European Commission have divided the African, Caribbean and Pacific countries that are the ostensible beneficiaries. The Commission has managed to secure the initialling of some agreements, but the majority of ACP states have refused to take such a step.

Taming tiny technology, before it bites back

Nanotechnology needs to be handled with care by EU regulators if its potential is to be fulfilled.

Communicating risks to a sceptical public

Policymakers are finding it hard to explain a potential health risk to citizens.

Commission promotes co-operation

Robert Madelin talks about DG Sanco's plans.

Will Lisbon's fine words make a big splash?

The Lisbon treaty marks a change from a directive-based approach to health to a preventative one.