Concern over incoming Cypriot presidency dismissed as 'manufactured'

British S&D member Richard Howitt has branded concerns about the upcoming Cypriot presidency of the EU as "manufactured"

EU urged to do more to combat homophobic bullying

Senior MEP Edward McMillan-Scott says "much remains to be done" to improve the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people

Ukraine premier says he 'welcomes' EU election observers

Ukrainian prime minister Mykola Azarov says he would welcome the presence of observers from the EU during the country's national elections later this year

Ireland made 'fundamental mistake' in joining single currency

A new report says that joining the eurozone has proved to be a "damaging step" for Ireland now facing further economic decline

EU funds helping to 'prop up' corrupt regimes

The EU has been accused of using funds to "prop up" corrupt regimes in Zimbabwe and Belarus

Shamed MEP tells of 'bitterness' over 'cash-for-laws' scandal

Shamed Romanian MEP Adrian Severin has spoken of his "bitterness" over allegations that he accepted cash to table amendments to draft EU law

Ukraine PM attempts to defuse tension over Tymoshenko case

EU accused of driving bluefin tuna to 'brink of extinction'

Serbian presidential election enters final stage

Most immigrants 'want to settle' in country of residence

Member states urged to do more to tackle chronic disease

EU condemned over 'ridiculous' wine ruling

Events

Corporate governance, no one size but fit for all

Wednesday 6 June 2012, A1 E-1, European Parliament.

From Our Magazines

EU-Arctic strategy: Catherine Ashton

Developments in the Arctic are of increasing strategic, economic and environmental importance to the European Union, writes Catherine Ashton

EU-Arctic strategy: Kim Holmén

The polar bear, walrus, arctic fox and beluga are among the species at risk from dangerous climate change, writes Kim Holmén

EU-Arctic strategy: Jan-Gunnar Winther

Efforts to address climate change in the Arctic must be based on sound scientific evidence, writes Jan-Gunnar Winther

EU-Arctic strategy: Steffen Weber and Andreas Raspotnik

The EU must take a strong strategic position in the Arctic if it is to contribute to sustainable development and further the union’s interests, write Steffen Weber and Andreas Raspotnik

EU-Arctic strategy: Roger Helmer

Roger Helmer calls for calm in discussions over global warming

EU-Arctic strategy: Satu Hassi

An oil leak in the Arctic could have a devastating impact on the environment for hundreds of years, warns Satu Hassi

Women on boards: Viviane Reding

There is a strong business case to increase the number of women in leadership positions, writes Viviane Reding

EU-China relations: Li Jinjun

Li Jinjun says the push for extensive China-Europe inter-party exchanges is heralding a new era of cooperation

EU-China relations: Wu Hailong

Brussels and Beijing must work to strengthen exchanges and promote mutual understanding, writes Wu Hailong

EU-China relations: Joseph Daul

EU member states need to develop a more coordinated approach if Europe is to enjoy a fruitful relationship with Beijing, argues Joseph Daul

EU-China relations: Nirj Deva

China’s success poses not a threat but an opportunity for the EU and its member states, argues Nirj Deva

EU-China relations: Klaus Ebermann

The EU-China relationship still lacks the trust needed to tackle delicate and controversial issues, argues Klaus Ebermann

Regional Review

Committee of the Regions: A breath of fresh air

The Committee of the Regions has an important role to play in the EU institutional set-up, as Mercedes Bresso tells Ruth Marsden

Research Review

Joint technology initiatives: Maria da Graça Carvalho

Industrial research is of prime importance in stimulating Europe’s growth and competitiveness on international markets, writes Maria da Graça Carvalho