EU governance 

A clear case for an EU public prosecutor

The conviction of a former member of the European Economic and Social Committee for expenses fraud strengthens the case for a European public prosecutor.

Charting an energy-efficient career path

A Polish head of unit in the European Commission's environment department relishes the progress made in those EU member states that were once in the [...]

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Justice 

Belgium's slow courts penalised

Strasbourg orders compensation in cases lasting as much as 20 years.

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 [...]

Justice 

Italian changes scupper trials deal

Current government unwilling to back compromise; another attempt to seal a deal likely in June.

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 importance to EU justice and home affairs policy – a trend that will intensify.

Hiding corruption behind the curtain in Romania

On Europe Day, Traian Ba?sescu, the Romanian president, made a small blunder in his speech, delivered in American style in the garden of the Cotroceni Palace. Ba?sescu first pleaded that the Romanian parliament, government and judiciary should play by the rules of Europe. Then he encouraged the political class to be “an obstacle to the institutional reform”.

Business 

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.

Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

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