Business 

Call for greater scrutiny of auditors

European Commission highlights greater independence, transparency and oversight as crucial to improving the quality of audits.

Spain facing court over Endesa case

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

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Economics 

What this financial crisis teaches us

The lessons of the West's financial crisis are numerous, but the underlying one is that we should be more open-minded and commonsensical.

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 [...]

Transport 

Airline sector slammed for poor practice

European Commission warns it may intervene following discovery of widespread use of illegal practices by airlines and tour operators.

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.

Commission calls a halt to noisy tyres

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

Business 

Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

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

Patent plan could sink if international treaty floats

Change in mood towards an international accord

EU and US lead charm offensive

Last-ditch talks to seal deal ahead of US election Effort to win backing of emerging economies