EU anti-fraud chief: We can improve Brussels' image
14.05.12 @ 09:17
The head of the EU anti-fraud office, Giovanni Kessler, has said he can improve Brussels' reputation so long as the work of his institution is not obstructed.
MEPs divided on whether to punish EU agencies
09.05.12 @ 18:09
MEPs are getting ready to vote on whether to punish three EU agencies for using public money for questionable purposes and for tolerating conflicts of interest.
Question marks over EU contract for Libya security firm
08.05.12 @ 14:06
The EU's foreign relations service has awarded a juicy contract to British security firm G4S in Libya despite the fact it has no permission to work there.
The Brussels Business: Who runs the EU
03.05.12 @ 08:10
EUobserver speaks to film-makers Friedrich Moser and Matthieu Lietaert about their groundbreaking documentary on the world of lobbying in Brussels.
Europe Day: Hard challenges, soft democracy
09.05.12 @ 10:46
Europe Day in 2012 saw a small piece of history being made. A direct, transnational and digital tool of formal citizens' participation came into operation for the first time, writes Bruno Kaufmann.
Barroso ignores outcry on China press gag
04.05.12 @ 09:29
The EU commission has defended its decision to ban press questions to Chinese vice premier Li during his visit to Brussels.
Commission blames China for press gag in EU capital
02.05.12 @ 17:39
The EU commission has indicated that China blocked media from speaking to vice premier Li during his visit to Brussels.
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Juncker backs German finance minister for eurozone post
01.05.12 @ 09:30
Eurogroup chief Jean-Claude Juncker has said he "fully supports" German finance minister Wolfgang Schauble to become his successor.
MEPs back cost-cutting on EU staff
26.04.12 @ 09:29
MEPs have backed changes to working conditions for EU officials designed to save over €1 billion a year and to improve ethical standards.
Euro bail-out funds lack oversight, auditors say
24.04.12 @ 17:12
Auditors and MEPs have warned that the EU's €700 billion bail-out funds lack democratic oversight and accountability.
UK obstructing EU accession to human rights convention
19.04.12 @ 18:42
The UK is obstructing attempts by EU institutions to accede to the European Convention of Human Rights, a British MEP has said.
Informal EU summit on growth possible before June
26.04.12 @ 18:10
EU leaders may meet for a special summit dedicated to growth before a regular meeting at the end of June, council chief Herman Van Rompuy has said.
EU foreign service favours 'old' member states
24.04.12 @ 17:30
Diplomats from 'new' member states who apply for jobs in Ashton's foreign service are consistently losing out to 'old' candidates.
Ministers ponder creation of EU super-president
20.04.12 @ 09:16
Ideas kicking round in a high-level reflection group include merging the roles of the EU Council and EU commission chiefs.
Legal challenges may delay eurozone bail-out fund
17.04.12 @ 18:16
Legal challenges in Germany, Ireland and Estonia, as well as political uncertainty in the Netherlands, may delay the setting up of a permanent eurozone bail-out fund at a time when Spain's economic woes require a strong firewall.
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