The EU has been urged to do more to prevent children and young people from taking up smoking
Donors pledge €3.25bn for Mali development
An international donor conference in Brussels has seen public pledges of €3.25bn to support the development and reconstruction of Mali
Van Rompuy voices concern at Europe's 'energy dilemma'
European council president Herman Van Rompuy has voiced concern about Europe's "energy dilemma"
Barroso told to attend EU parliament hearing on 'Dalligate'
German MEP Inge Gräßle has called on the commission to "shed light" on the circumstances surrounding the resignation of former EU health commissioner John Dalli
Chinese dissident calls on EU to 'fulfil its human rights duty'
The blind Chinese activist who caused a diplomatic crisis when he fled to the US embassy in Beijing has called on the EU to "fulfil its obligations" in upholding human rights
UK Socialist deputy highlights shale gas 'uncertainties'
A conference in parliament has been told that the "jury is still out" on the merits of shale gas as an energy provider
Canadian minister reaffirms 'commitment' to meeting Copenhagen targets
Greens claim CAP funds are used to 'support' bullfighting in Spain
WTO chief says 'European project' in need of 'repair'
EIB set to increase loans by 40 per cent for 2013
New EU-funded project aims to help combat bee decline
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EU maritime day: Maria Damanaki
As European maritime day approaches, Maria Damanaki says the EU will work to promote innovation and encourage further investment into the sector
EU maritime day: Spyros Danellis
Europe needs a new approach to the maritime sector if it wants to increase growth and create jobs, writes Spyros Danellis
EU maritime day: Matthias Ruete
The EU must extend the benefits of the single market to include maritime transport, says Matthias Ruete
EU maritime day: Seán Kelly
Maritime development can provide huge opportunities for Europe, but the potential of conventional energy sources should not be forgotten, writes Seán Kelly
EU maritime day: Kayleigh Lewis
Maritime development features high on the EU’s political agenda, but there are fears that growth is taking priority at the expense of the environment. Kayleigh Lewis reports
eHealth: James Reilly
The health and wellbeing of European citizens could be significantly improved by the widespread use of eHealth tools, argues James Reilly
eHealth: Maria Iglesia Gomez
By taking a collaborative approach to healthcare, Europe can achieve a better quality of life for its citizens, create new jobs and boost growth, writes Maria Iglesia Gomez
Policy Focus
Single seat: Tête-à-tête
Joseph Daul and Edward McMillan-Scott go head-to-head over the thorny issue of the European parliament’s two seat arrangement
Single seat: Ashley Fox
Ending the European parliament’s ‘travelling circus’ would save taxpayers’ money and cut carbon emissions, argues Ashley Fox
Single seat: Gerald Häfner
Parliament should have greater autonomy over its own working procedures, calendar and seat, argues Gerald Häfner
EU-Japan trade: Rajnish Singh
Johannes Cornelis van Baalen tells Rajnish Singh about the political challenges that still lie ahead in the EU’s trade negotiations with Japan
EU-Japan trade: Kojiro Shiojiri
Japan and the EU must seize the historic opportunity presented by a political and economic agreement, argues Kojiro Shiojiri
EU-Japan trade: Metin Kazak
A comprehensive trade agreement between the EU and Japan can provide a vital boost for the two partners’ struggling economies, writes Metin Kazak
SME action plan: Nick Small
Entrepreneurship can provide the stimulus to lift citizens out of poverty, boost employment and return Europe to growth, writes Nick Small
