French S&D deputy Kader Arif has resigned as rapporteur of the controversial anti-counterfeiting trade agreement (ACTA), saying the process lacked transparency and that the European parliament was denied its say in the negotiations
Europe 'must tackle burden of diabetes'
Diabetes and other chronic diseases are putting "mounting pressure" on Europe's health sector, Danish European affairs minister Nicolai Wammen has warned
MEP candidate defends 'right' to take seat
The man at the centre of a 'jobs for the boys' row has defended his right to take the seat relinquished by senior Liberal Democrat MEP Diana Wallis
Member states urged to support EU citizens' initiative
EU commissioner Maroš Šefcovic has appealed to member states to ensure the 'citizen's initiative' is up and running by 1 April
Economic growth tops agenda for Danish presidency
Danish European affairs minister Nicolai Wammen has said that his country's council presidency will focus on boosting economic growth in the EU
EU urged to tackle mental health stigma
The EU must do more to tackle the stigma experienced by those suffering from mental health problems, a European parliament discussion has heard
Former EU parliament president defends cost of new museum
EU commission aims to give consumers 'more control' of their personal data
Most people remain 'unconcerned' by demographic change
Top EAS official predicts 'tortuous' talks on EU budget
EU 'can help shape' global response to world poverty
Harbour aims to be a 'consumer champion' after re-election
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Events
European Public Affairs Action Day 2012.
Wednesday 8 February 2012, Renaissance Hotel, Rue du Parnasse 15, Brussels
From Our Magazines
Danish presidency: Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen
Despite the uncertain times, the EU must have the courage to look to the future, writes Jeppe Tranholm-Mikkelsen
Danish presidency: Frank Jensen
Denmark must use its presidency to push for a stronger role for cities, writes Frank Jensen
Danish presidency: Nicolai Wammen
The Danish presidency will spend the next six months working to secure the EU's short, medium and long-term goals, writes Nicolai Wammen
Danish presidency: Margrethe Vestager
The Danish EU council presidency will focus on securing economic stability and cooperation at a time of serious crisis, writes Margrethe Vestager
Danish presidency: Martin Lidegaard
During its presidency, Denmark would like to see the EU move forward with its 2020 energy and climate targets, writes Martin Lidegaard
Danish presidency: Morten Bødskov
A safe and secure Europe will not be achieved without strong cooperation and solidarity between EU member states, writes Morten Bødskov
Danish presidency: Ole Sohn
Revitalising the single market is high on the agenda for the Danish presidency, writes Ole Sohn
Audit reform: Michel Barnier
Promoting healthy competition and ensuring the enforcement of legislation supervising the audit sector is key to restoring trust in this vital service, writes Michel Barnier
Audit reform: Pervenche Berès
The audit market needs a thorough overhaul if the EU is to protect the real economy and ensure financial stability, writes Pervenche Berès
Audit reform: Syed Kamall
Syed Kamall says he is determined to have a full and frank debate on the revision of Europe’s complex auditing rules
Audit reform: Sebastian Valentin Bodu
Sebastian Valentin Bodu expects some lively debate over the commission’s audit reforms
Audit reform: Andrew Brown
The EU needs to ensure a more competitive, vibrant and secure audit marketplace by tackling the dominance of the ‘big four’ audit companies, writes Andrew Brown
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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
