Circular economy rules must not handicap EU packaging industry, warn business leaders
25 May
Circular economy rules must not handicap EU packaging industry, warn business leaders
European Commission must ensure that proposed new rules don't handicap Europe's packaging industry.
Brexit: Claims that EU rules holding UK back 'not supported by facts'
24 May
Brexit: Claims that EU rules holding UK back 'not supported by facts'
Claims that EU rules are holding Britain back or that they prevent the UK from dealing more with fast-growing Asia 'are not supported by facts'.
EU has 'come a long way' since euro crisis
24 May
EU has 'come a long way' since euro crisis
A new report says Europe has come a long way since the height of the euro crisis and unemployment is falling noticeably across most of the EU.
Alex Salmond: Brexit campaign has reached a new low
24 May
Alex Salmond: Brexit campaign has reached a new low
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has condemned the "overblown rhetoric" of the Brexit campaign, adding that the Out camp has "totally failed" to spell out a "coherent vision" of life outside the EU.
Eurozone countries spared sanctions by EU Commission
24 May
Eurozone countries spared sanctions by EU Commission
The European Commission has shown leniency to Eurozone countries that have either failed or just failed to reach the budget deficit and national debt objectives.
Movers and Shakers | 23 May 2016
23 May
Movers and Shakers | 23 May 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 23 May 2016
Far-right victory in Austria could be dangerous for Europe, warns MEP
23 May
Far-right victory in Austria could be dangerous for Europe, warns MEP
A senior Austrian MEP has voiced concern at the possibility of her country electing the first far-right head of state in Europe since 1945.
Germany would be big loser following Brexit, says research think tank chief
23 May
Germany would be big loser following Brexit, says research think tank chief
Warning follows German industry fears that Brexit would cause 'major damage'.
Turkey slammed for stripping MPs of parliamentary immunity
23 May
Turkey slammed for stripping MPs of parliamentary immunity
The Turkish Parliament has been condemned after it adopted a law stripping over 130 MPs of their parliamentary immunity. 
Ingeborg Grässle praises 'huge reforms' being implemented in war-torn Ukraine
20 May
Ingeborg Grässle praises 'huge reforms' being implemented in war-torn Ukraine
But Senior German MEP cautions that it will still be necessary to "keep a constant eye" on Kiev's reform process.
Thailand's return to democracy on right track, but threat from military remains, says senior MEP Werner Langen
20 May
Thailand's return to democracy on right track, but threat from military remains, says senior MEP Werner Langen
Negotiations on cooperation and trade agreements between the EU and Thailand will only begin following return to democracy, Werner Langen warns.