Edward McMillan-Scott is calling on the EU to fully support the Arab spring’s push for deep, political revolution in the crucial months ahead
Justice & Rights
EU can play a 'crucial role' in reviving Europe's maritime regions
A parliamentary hearing has been told the EU can play a "crucial role" in helping to breathe new life into Europe's ailing maritime regions
MEP condemns latest 'gay' arrests in northern Cyprus
A fresh outbreak of arrests in northern Cyprus for "unnatural intercourse" have been condemned by UK deputy Marina Yannakoudakis
European year of active ageing: Martin Kastler
Solidarity and cooperation are key to successful active ageing, writes Martin Kastler
EU commission aims to give consumers 'more control' of their personal data
The commission has announced radical plans under which companies face being fined up to two per cent of their annual turnover if they breach proposed EU data laws
Drug smugglers increasingly targeting 'lucrative' European market
A senior official with Europol, the EU crime-busting agency, has voiced concern about "worrying" new trends in the illegal drugs market
Women entrepreneurs: Lidia Geringer de Oedenberg
It is our responsibility to support women at work and encourage them to take a leading role in business, writes Lidia Geringer de Oedenberg
Gaza freedom flotilla: Paul Murphy
Poverty is widespread in Gaza, with 1.6 million living in an open air prison, writes Paul Murphy
Senior Tory MEP says Europe is on edge of 'political catastrophe'
Senior British MEP Martin Callanan has told MEPs that Europe "stands on the edge of a political and economic catastrophe"
