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.

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Business 

Italian post allowed state money

European Commission allows Italy to provide national postal service with €1.1 billion in aid.

Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

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

Road & rail 

Fast and furious on European railtracks

With motors spread along the train, the Automotrice Grande Vitesse is more spacious, consumes less energy than its predecessor and can travel 1,000 kilometres in less than three hours. But progress in much of the rail industry is far slower.

Commission calls a halt to noisy tyres

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

Maintaining standards, keeping up with demand

What is the priciest part of the railway system? The tracks themselves.

Careers 

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 Soviet bloc.

Airports Council International - Policy Manager, based in Brussels

Airports Council International (ACI) is looking to recruit a Policy Manager.

Polish network failures?

Better perhaps to learn personnel management skills.