MEPs gear up to join political groups and elect new President

On 14 July MEPs' first act will be to elect a new President. The holder of this key post is Parliament's most public face and represents it internationally. more »

Europe elects new parliament

It's an election carried out over four days, across 27 countries, and with more than 375 million eligible voters. But to what extent does polling for the European Parliament reflect domestic politics in the member states? more »

Three: 3 main institutions of the EU

The EU system revolves around three main institutions which have distinct roles. more »

Commission proposes stronger financial supervision in Europe

The European Commission has adopted a Communication on Financial Supervision in Europe. more »

Commissioner Kroes welcomes progress on pan-European music licensing following Online Commerce Roundtable

European Commissioner for Competition Neelie Kroes has welcomed progress made towards pan-European music licensing following discussions in the Online Commerce Roundtable. more »

Commission welcomes conclusion of cooperation agreement between EU and Republic of Korea

The European Commission welcomes the signature in Seoul of a cooperation agreement on competition enforcement between the EU and the Republic of Korea. more »

EU – Russia summit

On Friday 22 May 2009, President of the Czech Republic Václav Klaus will head the delegation of the European Union at the EU – Russia summit in Khabarovsk. more »

MEPs to debate the 2007 budget discharge

Every year, in April, the EP concludes its examination of EU spending for the financial year closed 16 months previously. more »

FAQ's on Parliament's election campaign

From Barcelona to Bucharest, Stockholm to Sofia, people across Europe will be electing 736 Members of the European Parliament at the polls from 4-7 June. more »

President will chair the Summit “EU – People's Republic of China” at Prague Castle

The President of the Czech Republic, Václav Klaus, will chair the Summit “European Union – People's Republic of China” on 20 May 2009. more »