Transport 

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.

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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.

Satellites of (institutional) change

Galileo's new-found status as an EU-funded project has brought changes to the institutional structures charged with its oversight.

Justice 

Planned limit on carry-on baggage dropped

European Commission says security gains too small to justify inconvenience to passengers.

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 operational, when its first permanent director, Morten Kjærum, starts work.

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.

Business 

Spain facing court over Endesa case

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

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