
Economic committee backs European Commission position.

Environmental campaigners say the CAP reform will not deliver what was promised.

That really is the question that the EU and G8 face, Oxfam and ActionAid argue.

A round-up of the international press on Tuesday, 18 June.

Talks on transatlantic free-trade agreement to start in July.

Member states reach common approach on overhaul of securities-trading rules.

National employment services to work together.

Europe's half-solution on Hizbullah is no solution at all.

Coalition partners have criticised prime minister's decision to close ERT.

A round-up of the international press on Monday, 17 June.

Prime Minister Petr Nečas resigns after arrests of his aides in a wide-reaching police investigation.
Idioms of Europe

EU agrees on mandate for US trade talks after day-long battle over cultural safeguards.

More details to be given on the results generated, information used and the safeguards in place

Director of the EU's Russia division appointed an ambassador; Belgian given post in Nigeria.
Idioms of Europe

A round-up of the international press on Friday, 14 June.

Prime minister called on to resign after police arrest two members of his private office.

Interested parties have a month to comment on payment-card company's offer to reduce charges.

EU joins Japan in asking world trade body to halt Chinese duties on steel tubes.

The American and European business communities explain why they believe a transatlantic trade deal is necessary and feasible.

A round-up of the international press on Thursday, 13 June.

Commissioner wants to eliminate mobile roaming charges and change how the sector is regulated.

Extra round of talks scheduled for Tuesday as MEPs hold out for concessions.

Diplomats still sure that a mandate will be agreed.

Call for Prism to be on agenda of EU-US meeting and concern that revelations might damage trade talks.

The Turkish prime minister's shallow interpretation of democracy is the root of his current problems.

Parliament's environment committee to vote on 'backloading' proposal.
Parliament in brief

Air traffic controllers on strike over new rules.

EPP group leader says OLAF boss should resign.
No easy way out for Kessler or Barroso