This week European Commission President José Manuel Barroso will meet with MEPs as he tries to persuade Parliament's main political groups to back him for a second term. more »
The security of Europe's gas was the subject of a debate in Parliament's Industry, Research and Energy Committee on Wednesday 2 September. more »
The European elections in June delivered a majority for centre right parties grouped together as the European People's Party in the European Parliament. more »
On 1–3 September, the European Parliament’s buildings in Brussels will be crawling with Swedish ministers and officials. more »
This autumn sees the first "term" for newly elected MEPs with 6 plenary parliamentary sessions being held between now and Christmas. more »
Three prospective new European Commissioners will face questions from MEPs next week at hearings over their suitability for the posts. more »
Hundreds of hands go up, then back down. Fingers press and then release buttons. more »
The European Commission adopted a programme to help Bosnia and Herzegovina to mitigate the impacts of the financial and economic crisis. more »
The ESPON Programme has pre-announced the launch of 5 new Calls for Proposals and Expression of Interest. more »
The European Commission on Monday paid a first instalment of €1.5 billion to Romania part of a Balance of Payment loan agreed by the EU. more »
Hundreds of hands go up, then back down. Fingers press and then release buttons.
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