An overhaul of the selection process for civil servants begins. more »
The EU’s objective is a two-state solution with an independent, democratic, viable Palestinian state living side-by-side with Israel and its other neighbours. more »
European Parliament president Hans-Gert Pöttering will lead a delegation on a fact-finding mission to Gaza from Sunday, while other EP delegations visit Pakistan, Algeria, Costa Rica, Honduras and Poland. more »
Commission reviews EU expansion in 2004/2007, concluding it was good for economy. more »
The Lisbon Treaty would worsen the EU's democratic deficit, argued Czech President Klaus in a speech to the EP, in which he questioned the role of the EP itself. more »
Energy security, climate change, the car industry's financial woes and the future of the Guantanamo detainees are just some of the issues MEPs will discuss during this week's plenary sitting. more »
After only a year of activity, the Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF) has already produced impressive results on the ground and has contributed to mobilising important funding for infrastructure projects in the neighbourhood region of the European Union. more »
The life story of President Obama and all that he embodies has boosted America's image in Europe. However, the old continent has not yet produced a similar figure and many are asking if it is indeed possible. more »
The European Commission presented today a comprehensive ten year strategy plan to promote safe, secure, clean and efficient shipping. more »
The January shut-down of Russian gas to many European homes and businesses is the latest twist in EU-Russia relations. more »
European Parliament president Hans-Gert Pöttering will lead a delegation on a fact-finding mission to Gaza from Sunday, while other EP delegations visit Pakistan, Algeria, Costa Rica, Honduras and Poland.
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