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Commission withdraws refillable olive oil ban

Proposal was "not formulated in such a way as to assemble widespread support".
Thursday, 23 May 2013

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MEPs vote to exclude culture from trade talks with US

Parliament adopts non-binding resolution asking that audiovisual sector be exempt from transatlantic trade liberalisation.
Thursday, 23 May 2013

 

Serbia and Kosovo agree normalisation roadmap

Tentative deal in Brussels heightens Serbia's chances of starting EU membership talks later this year.

Today, 11:12 CET

EU struggles for unity on Syrian arms embargo You need an active subscription to read this article

France and the UK increasingly isolated in seeking to arm Syrian rebels.

Today, 06:05 CET

MEPs back tough bank rules You need an active subscription to read this article

Legislation would protect small-scale depositors.
Parliamentary notebook
Parliament in brief

Today, 05:59 CET

Growing tension over budget talks You need an active subscription to read this article

First bids for 2014 expected next week

Today, 05:57 CET

EU backs mission to secure Libya's borders

Two-year mission will begin next month.

Today, 05:52 CET

Calls for a new EU approach to Bosnia You need an active subscription to read this article

Little progress has been made since 2010 election.

Today, 05:51 CET

Greens fail in bid to force Barroso to explain role in Dalli resignation

Group leaders decide to wait for committee session at which OLAF's chief will face questions.

Today, 05:48 CET

Iceland to hold vote on EU accession talks

Iceland's new centre-right government has agreed to let ordinary voters decide whether accession talks with the European Union should continue.

Today, 04:40 CET

Attention turns to development debate

New, long-term priorities for the international community will dominate discussion when development ministers from the European Union's member states meet on Tuesday (28 May).

Today, 04:25 CET

State-aid reforms aim to boost economic growth

Agreement hoped for on overhaul of state aid

Today, 04:15 CET

Plan to make better use of EU's mid-sized ports

Commission proposal will boost activity at ports.

Today, 04:10 CET

Serbia and Kosovo inch closer to an implementation deal

Another round of talks are underway between Serbia's Ivica Dacic and Hashim Thaçi of Kosovo

Today, 03:00 CET

EU summit: minimal progress on tax and energy

EU leaders agree to some movement on tax avoidance and statement of principles on energy

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

EU summit: current Commission size extended to 2019

Leaders vote to overrule Lisbon Treaty's plan for reduction in the number of commissioners

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Apple tax avoidance looms over EU summit

EU leaders to discuss tax issues today, with Ireland under pressure over its tax rates.

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Candidates for EU ombudsman announced

Six candidates have met selection criteria, half of them MEPs.

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

EU tariffs on Chinese solar would be 'a grave mistake'

German economy minister says Commission action could lead to a trade dispute.
EU-China trade disputes raise fears of retaliation

Monday, 20 May 2013

Energy intensive industries benefitting from ETS, says Commission

Analysts reveal that many of the energy-intensive industries resisting changes to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) are making a profit from the system.

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Clothing tops dangerous items list

Report on EU Rapid Information System shows that majority of cases involved products made in China.

Thursday, 16 May 2013

EU-China trade disputes raise fears of retaliation

Commission threatens telecoms firms with sanctions, with battles over solar panels and ceramics to come.

Thursday, 16 May 2013

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Special report

The Danish presidency of the EU

This special report is sponsored by Eurofound.

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Editorial

France owes EU more than empty words

Hollande's declaration to inject new life into the European Union has no substance

Today, 04:00 CET

People

Switched-on minister You need an active subscription to read this article

Jaroslav Neverovic, Lithuania's energy minister

Today, 03:45 CET

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Analysis

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Rich pickings You need an active subscription to read this article

A new report paints a grim picture of efforts to control corruption in the European Union.
Thursday, 23 May 2013

Patent-holders on the back foot in battles with Almunia

Action needed to keep competition fair.

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Commission to extend deadlines for deficits You need an active subscription to read this article

Rehn pessimistic about France's economy.
Doom and gloom in the eurozone
Causes for concern

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

A share of the wealth You need an active subscription to read this article

The European Union imposes greater levels of tax on its citizens and businesses than do most other areas of the world, writes Ian Wishart.

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Climate change strategy up in smoke? You need an active subscription to read this article

Future of EU scheme hangs in the balance.
Is there life after ETS?
Shaky leadership on the world stage

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Fears of mass migration call EU's freedoms into question You need an active subscription to read this article

Restrictions to end for Romanians, Bulgarians.
Freedom of movement and restrictions
The situation in the UK
Romania and Bulgaria
The German experience
Commission guidelines
Benefit fraud

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Swiss government lacks strategy on migration You need an active subscription to read this article

No instrument left to limit labour migration

Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Landmark deal opens the door to the EU You need an active subscription to read this article

The EU has brokered a historic agreement between Kosovo and Serbia. We look at the deal and its ramifications.
The deal
A victory for all sides
The north
Serbia's EU talks

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Is Slovenia en route to a banking sector bail-out? You need an active subscription to read this article

Fragile banking sector is at the heart of problems

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Europe should look east for inspiration You need an active subscription to read this article

A former US national security adviser, Zbigniew Brzezinski, tells Andrew Gardner that an EU-US trade deal would be of great benefit for both sides, but only if Europe has strong leaders
Views from Visegrad

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Orbán's grand plan You need an active subscription to read this article

As Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, continues his quest to overhaul the country's legal framework, the European Union should prepare for a turbulent few months.

Thursday, 18 April 2013

Thatcher's vision of Europe still casts a shadow You need an active subscription to read this article

Other European leaders have faded from view, yet Margaret Thatcher's legacy still shapes the thinking of British and European politicians.
Little Englander who promoted a larger Europe
'She believed in knocking down walls'

Thursday, 11 April 2013

Croatia on track for smooth accession You need an active subscription to read this article

The European Commission gives Croatia an unequivocal, clean bill of health in the last progress report before it joins the EU in July

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Power to the grid operators You need an active subscription to read this article

The European Union is being asked to introduce controversial rules allowing electricity grid operators to shut down consumers' refrigerators and washing machines remotely in the cause of more efficient use of energy.

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

EU leaders split over scale of austerity measures You need an active subscription to read this article

EU leaders discuss growth and job creation.
Anglo-French push to end arms embargo
European Council in brief

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Near neighbours, still worlds apart? You need an active subscription to read this article

The EU's neighbourhood is littered with disputes

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Visitors are still cashing in at the Parliament You need an active subscription to read this article

New rules on payments have had little effect.
Leadership turns a blind eye to a crazy situation
MEPs concerned about TV channel and film prize
Held to account

Thursday, 14 March 2013

The good, the bad and the ugly You need an active subscription to read this article

The latest economic forecasts from the European Commission make difficult reading for most EU member states.
Bleak situations and gloomy prospects
Fragile but with reasons for optimism
Signs of hope and brighter prospects

Thursday, 28 February 2013

Power to the Parliament You need an active subscription to read this article

A 274-page report from the European Parliament sets out a wishlist for more influence

Thursday, 28 February 2013

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