Assessment of first month of Spain's Presidency of the EU Council

The Spanish Secretary of State for the European Union, Diego López Garrido, taking stock of the first month of Spain's Presidency of the EU Council, underscored the support that his Government has received from European institutions and Member States for the work priorities it has set for the coming six-month period. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 02/02/2010

The Week Ahead 1-7 February 2010

Committee meetings and political groups week – Brussels Hearing of Kristalina Georgieva. The new Bulgarian Commissioner-designate is scheduled to appear before the Development Committee for a three-hour hearing (Wednesday). more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 01/02/2010

EU Ombudsman Diamandouros clears vote and pledges service culture

European Ombudsman Nikiforos Diamandouros was re-elected by MEPs Wednesday (20 January) on a platform to improve access to EU documents and a culture of good administration. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 26/01/2010

Kristalina Georgieva is new Bulgarian commissioner-designate

New hearing set for 3 February, to be followed by parliament vote on the new commission on 9 February. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 25/01/2010

The General Affairs Council looks at the priorities for the six-month Spanish Presidency

The European Union General Affairs Council, chaired by the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miguel Angel Moratinos, meets this Monday in Brussels to examine the priorities for the six-month Spanish Presidency. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 25/01/2010

Bulgarian candidate withdraws bid for commission

European Parliament's vote on next commission unlikely before February. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 21/01/2010

ECB and the European Commission launch assistance programme on supervision for EU candidates

On 19 January the European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Commission signed an agreement to implement a technical assistance programme for EU candidates and potential candidates. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 19/01/2010

EP delegation in Ukraine: elections mostly in line with international standards

Democratic standards and mechanisms have made a great step forward and have stabilised democracy in Ukraine, according to MEPs who observed Sunday's election in Ukraine. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 19/01/2010

Opening of the session

At the start of this week's Strasbourg session of the European Parliament, EP President Jerzy Buzek expressed sorrow at the situation in Haiti and at the execution of a British citizen in China. more »

Abroad » European Union

Published: 19/01/2010

The EU pours in more than 420 million euros of aid

The European Union today promised more than 420 million euros in aid to Haiti, of which 229 million will consist of humanitarian aid and immediate restoration after the earthquake, and showed a “positive” attitude to the dispatch of Gendarmerie and Police forces at the request of the UNO to ensure safety during distribution of aid to the population. more »