Economics 

Eurozone ministers attack executives' pay

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

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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Labour 

Laval judgment won't add to workers' rights

Commissioner Margot Wallström argues that single market freedoms and basic social rights are put on an equal footing in the Laval judgment (Letters, 17-23 April). She claims that this alleged balance is due to the fact that the court has taken note of the Charter of Fundamental Rights. The charter is made legally binding in the Lisbon treaty. Wallström also concludes that the Lisbon treaty is good for workers.

Denmark tops world business table

Reports hails Denmark's “flexicurity” system as the new yardstick for labour markets.

Business 

Social rights just as important as internal market

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