Farming & food 

Commission to reject GM maize varieties

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

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 

New systems emerging for long-term care

Report showcases possible responses to the expected near-tripling in the number of Europeans aged over 80.

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 [...]

Health & society 

Getting to grips with REACH

Few, manufacturers and consumers alike, are aware of the complexities of the REACH regulation.

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 ever-greater pressure to ration services and to prescribe the cheapest drugs.

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.