Tall agenda for Barroso II

When president Barroso's first team took office, the economy was doing well and unemployment was declining. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 16/02/2010

Commission election marathon over

The election of the European Commission by 488 in favour to 137 opposed and 72 abstentions brings to an end almost 5 months of delay due to wrangles in the ratification of the Lisbon treaty. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 12/02/2010

Economic reform and stability for a new economy: The European Parliament's work

This press kit summarises the European Parliament's activities aimed at tackling the financial crisis and stabilising the economy. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 11/02/2010

Parliament set to gain new powers in its relations with the Commission

The European Parliament approved on Tuesday a set of key principles to be implemented in the cooperation agreement governing relations between the EP and the Commission. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 10/02/2010

New commission set to take office

President Barroso’s new team wins backing from parliament. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 10/02/2010

Parliamentary week 8-11 February - what's on?

MEPs will vote Tuesday on whether to approve or reject the new Barroso II European Commission. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 08/02/2010

EU hopes of Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia & Turkey

MEPs will discuss the European Union aspirations of Croatia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey on Wednesday 10 February. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 05/02/2010

European ministers are sending out a message of support for parity in political circles

The first Vice-president of the Spanish government, María Teresa Fernández de la Vega, the Minister for Equality, Bibiana Aído, and the British Minister for Women and Leader of the House of Commons, Harriet Harman, opened the second European Women in Power Summit today, Wednesday, in Cadiz. The summit seeks to give new impetus to gender equality in the EU. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 04/02/2010

MEPs quiz new Bulgarian candidate Kristalina Georgieva

The confirmation hearing of the last prospective European Commissioner, Kristalina Georgieva, took place at the European Parliament Wednesday afternoon. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 04/02/2010

EU celebrates 20 years of Community support for urban development

On 4 February, Regional Policy Commissioner Paweł Samecki will address a conference in Brussels celebrating two decades of EU investment in Europe's cities. more »