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Further delay to Greek government bail-out talks

Kroes says 'no need' for Greece to stay in eurozone, quickly contradicted by Barroso and Dutch finance minister.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012

British MEP asked to examine ACTA

David Martin replaces Kader Arif, who quit position because of 'a lack of transparency'.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012

 

Sweden leads the way on innovation

Innovation rankings show the EU trailing behind the US, Japan and South Korea.

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Merkel says time is running out for Greek bail-out deal

Talks on new austerity measures to continue today.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Ashton appoints EU envoys to Libya, Haiti

Slovak, Spaniard given ambassadorial posts.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Romanian prime minister resigns

Emil Boc quits after weeks of protests against his government's cuts.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Russian gas flow increases

Supply back to normal level for most member states, but problems remain in Germany, Italy and Romania.

Monday, 6 February 2012

China bans airlines from EU's emissions scheme

Chinese authorities say including airlines in the emissions trading scheme violates international climate negotiations.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Niinistö becomes Finland's president

Sauli Niinistö, who led Finland into the eurozone as finance minister, beats EU's former envoy to Darfur, Pekka Haavisto.

Monday, 6 February 2012

Greek parties fail to reach deal on new loan terms

Negotiations on measures to satisfy EU and IMF on second bail-out to resume Monday.

Sunday, 5 February 2012

EU hits out at Russia and China over Syria stance

UN resolution calls for an end to violence and "Syrian-led transition".

Sunday, 5 February 2012

Google says no delay to new privacy rules

EU data protection authorities have called for suspension of rules because of privacy concerns.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Russian gas cuts hit eight member states

Decrease in supply sparks fears of another energy crisis.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Kallas calls for international ship safety review

European commissioner calls for improved safety in light of Costa Concordia calamity.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Juncker rules out Greek debt talks

Meeting on Greek debt deal that was pencilled in for Monday evening will not happen, says Eurogroup president.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Hungarian airline collapse leaves passengers stranded

Malév blames Commission state-aid decision for driving it out of business.

Friday, 3 February 2012

MEPs struggle over how to deal with public hearings You need an active subscription to read this article

Split emerges over how to handle requests for public hearings brought under the European Citizen's Initiative.

Friday, 3 February 2012

Tunisia seeks greater EU support

Prime minister meets EU leaders and says his country urgently needs more help.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

'Inconclusive' data about breast implant risks

Commission report says more information needed on health risks from implants made by French firm.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Eight satellites purchased for Galileo

European satellite project books three launch slots.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Almunia plans to modernise EU state-aid rules You need an active subscription to read this article

State-aid rules should become more ‘efficient' under plan.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Budget tussle starts over aid to regions You need an active subscription to read this article

The European Union's aid to economically deprived regions and social groups has become a battleground for arguments over the size of the Union's budget.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

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Editorial

Delusion and denial in Greece and Germany You need an active subscription to read this article

Why both countries seem to be losing their grip on reality.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

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Transdniestria's new hope You need an active subscription to read this article

The man whose victory brings change to Transdniestria after two decades.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

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UNCONVENTIONAL GAS A shale-gas drilling well in Grabowiec in Poland. REUTERS

EU shale-gas debate hots up You need an active subscription to read this article

Opposition grows against shale-gas extraction, but energy companies say that process is safe.
Thursday, 2 February 2012

Fiscal treaty gets support from 25 You need an active subscription to read this article

Czech Republic joins UK in saying ‘No' to treaty but Merkel says deal is a ‘masterpiece'.
A different kind of response?
Concern over Greek debt deal
Barroso calls for unspent funds to help job creation.
Van Rompuy condemns Syrian violence

Thursday, 2 February 2012

On the outside, looking in You need an active subscription to read this article

The benefits still outweigh the drawbacks of Norway's unique relationship with the European Union.
Stuck in the back seat
The Swiss position

Thursday, 26 January 2012

The IMF's eurozone woes You need an active subscription to read this article

Lagarde identifies the eurozone as biggest threat.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Across the digital divide You need an active subscription to read this article

The EU is struggling to realise the potential of the internet to boost the European economy.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Edging closer to the mainstream You need an active subscription to read this article

Danes seek to opt in after opt-outs.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Inching away from democracy? You need an active subscription to read this article

Observers fear rise of ‘illiberal democracy'.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Pressure mounts as treaty deadline closes in

Draft criticised for not being tough enough.
Hungary could pay the penalty for failing to cut budget deficit
France to push ahead with plans for a financial transaction tax
Rehn cautious on Eurobond success
Deal close on new Greek bail-out

Thursday, 12 January 2012

A waste of time and money You need an active subscription to read this article

EU lacks ability to monitor waste rules.
Unrealised potential is proving costly

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Emissions row could get dirty You need an active subscription to read this article

US authorities strongly object to ETS changes.
Passengers to lose out as airlines plan to spread the cost

Thursday, 5 January 2012

Chorus of discontent You need an active subscription to read this article

Why the size of Viktor Orbán's majority no longer seems such a strong guarantee of support.
EU threatens action

Thursday, 5 January 2012

A frustrating six months in charge You need an active subscription to read this article

Deep divisions emerged during Polish presidency.
Failure at the border
Poland left on the outside as eurozone undergoes a transformation
Clashes with Green groups
Good relations with MEPs

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Wallis denies rumours that she will drop presidency candidacy You need an active subscription to read this article

ALDE leader opposes bid by Diana Wallis but Wallis says she will continue ‘until the end'.
How Deva, Schulz and Wallis voted in the past two years

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

A summit of deals and divisions You need an active subscription to read this article

Cameron blocked plans for treaty change; Merkel ‘satisfied' with inter-governmental deal.
Signing up or staying out
Cameron's stance leaves UK isolated
Question-marks over eurozone rescue fund
Doubts emerge over IMF funding plan
Enter the IMF?
Serbia's candidate status postponed
Croatia signs accession treaty

Thursday, 15 December 2011

A climate deal against the odds You need an active subscription to read this article

Agreement in Durban on a roadmap to a future global treaty will see Europe continue a second period of binding emissions cuts, but Green groups say the deal is imprecise.

Comment: Hedegaard's risky strategy pays off

Thursday, 15 December 2011

A strange quarrel over the right to feed the EU's poor You need an active subscription to read this article

Power-struggle between the European Commission and national governments over food aid.

Saturday, 10 December 2011

Competing demands at European Council You need an active subscription to read this article

The European Council that starts this evening and continues tomorrow (8-9 December) will be one of the most important in recent history.
Council to postpone Serbia's candidate status

Thursday, 8 December 2011

Long-term spending battles loom You need an active subscription to read this article

Member states agree on seven-year spending cycle but agriculture and energy will be sticking-points.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

‘Stop complaining, start innovating' You need an active subscription to read this article

Google's boss says that EU member states can improve data protection, patents and copyright if they work together.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

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