Foreign affairs 

End to decade-long ban on US poultry on horizon

European Commission backs end to ban on US poultry and easing of regulations on EU poultry farmers.

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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Farming & food 

Call for warning on azo food additives

MEPs back conclusions of a study that found that brightly coloured food additives contribute to hyperactivity.

EU and US lead charm offensive

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

Farming & food 

Commission to reject GM maize varieties

Upcoming debate on biotech policy likely to result in bar on two types of maize.

A brave new era for GM crops?

A short conversation over coffee did not give the European Union's policy on genetically modified (GM) crops a new lease of life. Nevertheless, some companies think that last week's breakfast meeting of European commissioners (7 May) heralds positive news for the biotech industry.

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.

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.