Commission president José Manuel Barroso is to give an annual ‘State of the Union’ address as part of a revamped communications policy
EU parliament to debate plight of Roma people
MEPs will next week debate the plight of the Roma minority in Europe at the monthly plenary in Strasbourg, the first since the summer recess
Terror groups 'exploiting Pakistan flood crisis'
The international community must do more to support recovery efforts in Pakistan or risk is terror groups exploiting the situation, Unicef's south Asia regional director has warned
Response to possible Cyprus solution 'very positive'
Cyprus president Demetris Christofias has described the first reaction of the international community on his proposals for speeding up talks on the Cyprus problem is "very positive"
EU criticised for being 'absent' from Mid-East peace talks
The EU has come under fresh attack for its "absence" from the crunch Middle East peace talks in the United States
Ashton urged to respect gender balance in EU diplomatic corps
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton has been urged to ensure women and people from Eastern Europe are represented in the new EU diplomatic corps
Former EU commissioner 'in clear breach of code of conduct'
Call for new laws on transgender rights
EU anti-terror tzar calls for 'vigilance' in wake of terror alert
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Events
The Parliament Magazine's Belgian Presidency Reception
1 September 2010, from 18:30, Celebration of Belgium's EU Council Presidency, European Parliament Members' restaurant. Opening address by Belgian deputy prime minister and minister for foreign affairs, Steven Vanackere
MEP Awards 2010
29 September 2010, from 18.00, Awards ceremony for Members of the European Parliament, Concert Noble, Brussels. Shortlist now announced.
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Un désir d'Europe
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Growing pains
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To BE or not to BE?
Belgian MEPs set out their hopes, doubts and expectations of their country's six month stint at the helm of the EU
EU at a crossroads
The Lisbon treaty can help the EU develop a more coherent foreign policy, says Steven Vanackere
Keeping the faith
New Greens MEP Keith Taylor says he has big boots to fill, but is looking forward to implementing his party’s ambitious political agenda
Regional Review
Back to your routes
The fallout from the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud serves as a reminder of the need for more EU investment in rail transport, writes Jerzy Buzek
Research Review
Researching the recovery
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