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EU aid not reaching Gaza

EU presses Israel to let humanitarian aid into Palestinian territory and calls for an immediate ceasefire.
Monday, 5 January 2009

EU to discuss Ukraine-Russia gas dispute

EU presidency seeking first-hand details of gas dispute, while EU ambassadors meet to co-ordinate response to disruptions to gas supply.
Monday, 5 January 2009

Ministers head to Middle East in effort to secure Gaza ceasefire

Schwarzenberg to lead EU delegation, as Sarkozy organises parallel visit.
Friday, 2 January 2009

Slovakia euro changeover proceeding "smoothly", Commission says

Slovakia joins eurozone; date coincides with 10th anniversary of single currency's launch.

Thursday, 1 January 2009

Czech Republic gets ready to assume EU presidency

Launch events planned in Prague and Brussels; Gaza among priorities for Topolánek.

Wednesday, 31 December 2008

EU governments call for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict

Foreign ministers and Middle East Quartet call for immediate end to hostilities; World Health Organisation warns of looming humanitarian disaster.

Wednesday, 31 December 2008

Other recent news

Van Rompuy sworn in as Belgium's new Prime Minister

New government largely mirrors previous ministerial team; former speaker and budget minister is Belgium's third PM this year.

Tuesday, 30 December 2008

Foreign ministers hold emergency meeting on Gaza crisis

Ministers to discuss humanitarian aid and sending an emissary to the region; Israel says it is engaged in "all-out war".

Tuesday, 30 December 2008

Member states call for Gaza ceasefire

French presidency condemns Israeli bombing of Gaza; widespread calls for an immediate end to violence.

Monday, 29 December 2008

Environment crimes directive enters into force

The arrival of a law that makes serious and life-threatening pollution a crime marks the end of a long battle between the EU institutions.

Friday, 26 December 2008

Romania's new government takes office

Emil Boc becomes the country's new prime minister; dealing with economic slowdown high on new government's agenda.

Tuesday, 23 December 2008

Member states delay decision on extra spending for 2008

A setback for José Manuel Barroso, as national governments fail to back his plan to increase the 2008 budget by €5 billion.

Tuesday, 23 December 2008

Officials lose salary case against Commission

EU officials fail to convince court that they unfairly lost out because of changes to the EU staff regulation.

Monday, 22 December 2008

EU court boosts passenger rights

Airline companies cannot use an aircraft's technical problems as an excuse for not paying compensation to passengers.

Monday, 22 December 2008

Commission approves British Energy takeover

EU executive gives the green light to EdF's acquisition of British Energy; both companies agree to sell assets.

Monday, 22 December 2008

Irish government announces bank bail-out

Irish government says it will recapitalise its banks, but has yet to receive approval from the European Commission.

Monday, 22 December 2008

Special report

Books

A guide to why the EU is in Kosovo

A veteran Balkan-watcher explains Kosovo's independence, and why the EU should support it.

Thursday, 11 December 2008

More than just a coffee-table book

A study that provides an overview of the origins and effects of the single European currency and doubles up as a table decoration.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Ups and downs of US foreign policy

From the Philippines to Egypt and Mali, this is a colourful description of how the US has attempted to ‘democratise' the world.

Thursday, 13 November 2008

Views

Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski. REUTERS

What 2009 should bring eastern Europe

Radek Sikorski for NATO chief.

Monday, 5 January 2009

Reshaping a cultural drive-by

How Linz is seizing upon its year as European Capital of Culture.
By Martin Heller
Saturday, 20 December 2008

Poison pills for golden geese

Drug companies are producing fewer drugs – and for that heavy taxes and regulation must take some of the blame.
By Valentin Petkantchin
Friday, 19 December 2008

The EU's naval mission to Somalia is, at best, a matter of containment; the EU needs to use its status as an important actor in the area to do more on shore.
By Georg-Sebastian Holzer
Friday, 19 December 2008

A wary Croatia stumbles towards EU membership

Croatia may now seem closer than ever to EU membership but the challenges that remain are old, stubborn ones.
By Tihomir Loza
Thursday, 18 December 2008

Is nuclear energy the way forward for EU-Russian co-operation?

For reasons of safety as well as security of supply, the EU would be wise to co-operate with Russia on nuclear power.
By Laurent Vinatier
Thursday, 18 December 2008