Farming & food 

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.

EU and US lead charm offensive

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

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Health & society 

MEPs oppose football quotas

European Parliament backs report that opposes quotas on foreign footballers but stresses need to nurture local talent.

Doctors' protests are symptoms of a sick society

France has been the paragon among EU health systems. But the situation is changing, in France as elsewhere, as the medical profession comes under [...]

Editorials 

Biotechnology must become plat principal

A chat over breakfast hardly matches the urgent needs of a hungry world.

A clear case for an EU public prosecutor

The conviction of a former member of the European Economic and Social Committee for expenses fraud strengthens the case for a European public prosecutor.

Transparency is a sound investment

Why national governments should heed freedom-of-information proposals by the European Commission.

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.

Do manufacturers lack drive for greener cars?

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