EU commissioner Neelie Kroes has launched a withering verbal attack on Hungary's media laws, branding them as "deeply troubling"
EU 'must protect consumers' from excessive roaming charges
The EU has been urged to do more to ensure fair pricing for mobile phone users when travelling abroad
Leading commission official allays fears of '1930s-style slump'
A senior commission official has moved to allay fears that the EU is heading towards a 1930s-style slump
McMillan-Scott lambasts China for its 'abhorrent' record
Senior British deputy Edward McMillan-Scott has denounced the Chinese regime's "abhorrent treatment of innocent people"
Veteran UK deputy appointed rapporteur on controversial ACTA dossier
Veteran Scottish MEP David Martin has been appointed rapporteur for the parliamentary report on the controversial anti-counterfeiting trade agreement (ACTA), saying he will "not be rushed" on the dossier
Homeless people 'excluded' from European rights
ALDE deputy Niccolo Rinaldi has said that homeless people in the EU are being "excluded" from their rights to European citizenship and freedom of movement
EU urged to 'keep up the pressure' on Iran
Parliament president talks of Germany's 'difficult' history
EU-India summit 'will give impetus' to trade talks
Senior EU official denies that ETS is discriminatory
Turkish minister appeals for quick resolution to Cyprus problem
Human rights and ETS under spotlight at EU-China summit
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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
European year of active ageing: László Andor
Active ageing is the basis for solidarity between our generations, writes László Andor
European year of active ageing: Martin Kastler
Solidarity and cooperation are key to successful active ageing, writes Martin Kastler
European year of active ageing: Heinz Becker
Europe must work to redesign its future taking into account the effects of demographic change and the need for intergenerational solidarity, writes Heinz Becker
European year of active ageing: Mervyn Kohler
Pension reform is now central to tackling the EU’s current economic woes, argues Mervyn Kohler
European year of active ageing: Frieda Brepoels
Frieda Brepoels urges European policymakers to fully support the 2012 year of active ageing
European year of active ageing: Anne-Sophie Parent
Anne-Sophie Parent argues that strong political commitment is essential if we want to have an age-friendly EU by 2020
European year of active ageing: Heather Roy and Laura Jones
The European year for active ageing must demonstrate the value of older people to society, write Heather Roy and Laura Jones
Common fisheries policy: Maria Damanaki
Consumers can play a vital role in ensuring that reform of the CFP moves in the right, sustainable direction writes Maria Damanaki
Common fisheries policy: Mette Gjerskov
Sustainable fisheries and ending discards are the Danish presidency’s key priorities for reform of the common fisheries policy, writes Mette Gjerskov
Common fisheries policy: Struan Stevenson
There needs to be a balance between appropriate information to consumers and a level playing field for fishermen, writes Struan Stevenson
Common fisheries policy: Louize Hill
Europe needs clear plans and objectives to guarantee real sustainability in the common fisheries policy, warns Louize Hill
Common fisheries policy: Kriton Arsenis
A chance to reform the common fisheries policy only comes once a decade, and Kriton Arsenis wants parliament to grasp the opportunity with both hands
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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






