Economics 

Tax-evasion report demanded

EU finance ministers start process of closing tax loopholes.

Not everyone buys into engagement with Russia

Seen from a German point of view, eastern Europe's disenchantment with the European Union is both untrue and fantastically offensive. How can the [...]

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Economics 

Eurozone ministers attack executives' pay

Finance ministers flag intent to curb ‘golden handshakes' while also calling for restraint in wage deals for employees.

Riding on the euro in the economic fast-lane

For those of us in at the creation of the euro – albeit in my case in a modest advisory role – the coming tenth anniversary of the May summit at [...]

Analysis 

VAT bid flickers on energy-saving bulbs

The UK's last-minute bid to win value-added tax (VAT) concessions for eco-friendly goods achieved no more than a vague promise that the idea would be explored by the European Commission.

After victory, what now for Tadic?

Confounding the expectations of observers in Serbia and abroad, the Democratic Party (DS) of President Boris Tadic snatched a major victory from its main rival, the Serbian Radical Party (SRS) – hitherto Serbia's single largest party – in the early parliamentary election held on 11 May.

Franco-German threat to CAP health check

Commission plans for agricultural reforms are meeting opposition from the usual suspects.

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.