EU governance 

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.

Charting an energy-efficient career path

A Polish head of unit in the European Commission's environment department relishes the progress made in those EU member states that were once in the [...]

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EU governance 

Latvia, Lithuania give green light to Lisbon treaty

Thirteen EU states have now ratified planned reform of the EU's institutions.

Europe's ‘parallel' civil service?

What is the best way to administer the expanding and ever more diverse European Union? This question, relevant to all EU institutions, presents [...]

EU governance 

Emergency booklets

How the Irish are adding bringing humour to the Treaty of Lisbon.

Europe's ‘parallel' civil service?

A thorough evaluation of existing decentralised agencies and inter-institutional dialogue will help answer the question of how to organise European administration.

Hammering home the facts

All work and no play makes Janez a dull minister.

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.