Justice & Rights

Clinton calls Buzek over Swift deal as fears of rejection mount

US secretary of state Hilary Clinton has called parliament president Jerzy Buzek to push for parliament's support for an EU-US data sharing agreement

Jose Manuel Barroso's commission has been accused of almost "abdicating" its social policy responsibilities over the last five years

A parliamentary conference was told there are "no safe levels" for alcohol consumption during pregnancy

From our magazines

Culture clubCulture club

If Europe can have capitals of culture each year, why should it not have regions of culture as well, asks Miranda Bird

Monday 15th December 2008
Poll positionPoll position

In September, Dods EU Polling took the pulse of the EU on various topical issues. The results have inspired comment from MEPs and commissioners alike

Monday 8th December 2008
Master of inventionMaster of invention

Ján Figel’ extols the benefits of dedicating a year to Europe’s inventiveness

Monday 8th December 2008
Toy storyToy story

Catherine Stihler asks people to think before they buy this Christmas

Monday 8th December 2008
The ostrich effectThe ostrich effect

EU countries are sticking their heads in the sand when it comes to gambling, argues Malcolm Harbour, and it’s harming consumers

Monday 8th December 2008