Justice 

EU deal on illegal immigrants' rights hangs in balance

A race is on to fix common EU rules for the treatment of illegal immigrants.

Rights agency makes do with limited mandate

In June, more than a year after it was officially launched, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) will finally become fully [...]

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Justice 

Commission seeks greater role in shaping immigration policy

Communication to contribute to French plans on asylum and immigration

Frontex pushes the boundaries

The European Union Agency for the Management of Operational Co-operation at the External Borders, better known as Frontex, is rapidly growing in its [...]

News and analysis 

Sarkozy must give ground to save asylum pact

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has made a European Pact on Immigration and Asylum one of the key priorities for his country's presidency of the EU in the second half of this year.

Spain facing court over Endesa case

European Commission threatening to take Madrid to the European Court of Justice.

US, EU begin fresh ‘open skies' talks

Second phase of liberalisation talks focuses on mergers and aligning rules governing the US and EU aviation markets.

Business 

Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

A UK expert on greener vehicles has no sympathy for foot-dragging carmakers.

Commission calls a halt to noisy tyres

Tyre firms say targets are 'technically unfeasible"; proposal will also cover braking systems.

Patent plan could sink if international treaty floats

Change in mood towards an international accord