Europeans expect bleak future, survey finds
17.05.13 @ 09:28
Europeans expect a more difficult and uncertain economic future than their parent, according to an opinion poll released Friday.
Highlights
Hollande calls for euro government to beat recession
17.05.13 @ 09:25
French President Hollande has called for a eurozone government to counter a recession which threatens "the very identity" of Europe.
Greens launch US-style primary for EU top jobs
17.05.13 @ 09:01
The European Greens will hold US-style primary elections to select candidates for the EU's top jobs at the next European elections.
Bulgarian elections result in uncertainty
13.05.13 @ 08:57
Political turmoil is set to continue in Bulgaria after Sunday's general elections, as the tight result will make the formation of a coalition government difficult.
Cold War politics hang over EU shale gas revolution
17.05.13 @ 09:21
The shale gas revolution has taken its time to arrive in Europe, where post-Cold-War politics will play a large part in developments.
Cameron's Conservatives table EU referendum bill
15.05.13 @ 09:05
The British Conservative Party has tabled legislation that would guarantee an EU in/out referendum before the end of 2017.
Lithuanian President dubbed 'extraordinary European'
10.05.13 @ 09:21
Lithuanian President Grybauskaite has been awarded the Charlemagne Prize for her "outstanding" merits in European politics, just as her country prepares to take over the EU presidency.
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Cyprus should reunite, Rehn says
08.05.13 @ 17:13
Cyprus should reunite, a top EU official has said. But the issue remains highly sensitive on the Mediterranean island.
Merkel: 'I don't feel like I'm chancellor when cooking'
03.05.13 @ 16:58
Merkel is not a feminist, but an "interesting case" of a woman in power. She prefers silence to chatter and thinks a deep voice is important in politics.
Scottish EU membership is 'no formality'
01.05.13 @ 09:29
The rest of the UK should support a 'fast-tracked' application for an independent Scotland to join the EU, according to a report published Wednesday by MPs.
Olaf leak: no clear evidence against Dalli
29.04.13 @ 14:00
A leaked Olaf report says there is no evidence ex-commissioner John Dalli was corrupt. It also exposes intimate ties between tobacco lobbyists and top EU officials.
Barroso: trust Merkel, she knows what she's doing
06.05.13 @ 09:16
European Commission chief Barroso has defended Germany's Angela Merkel in an increasingly nervous debate on EU austerity.
Cameron under pressure after eurosceptic party makes gains
03.05.13 @ 09:41
David Cameron will come under pressure to bring forward plans for an 'in/out' referendum on EU membership, after the UK Independence party made its strongest ever showing in local elections.
Italy and Germany share 'federalist vocation'
01.05.13 @ 09:27
Italy's new Prime Minister has said he shares a "federalist vocation" with Germany and made a passionate plea for Europe to focus on growth.
Merkel-bashing Socialists cause controversy in France
29.04.13 @ 10:48
A personal attack on German leader Angela Merkel by French President Francois Hollande's Socialist party has prompted fierce debate.
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