End of Czech EU presidency “relatively successful”
June 25, 2009 - The Czechs have more than one reason to breathe a sigh of relief as the turbulent EU presidency of their country comes to an end next week. The Czech presidency has been shaped by gaffes and commotion, but according to observers ended with a reasonably successful EU summit. [more]
British Conservatives form new group in the European Parliament
June 23, 2009 - When the new parliament meets for the first time on 14 July the Tories will sit in a new block, known as the European Conservatives and Reformists. This fulfils a pledge by David Cameron during the 2005 Conservative leadership contest to leave the EPP-ED group in Strasbourg with members from the main centre-right parties across the EU. [more]
Ireland ready to hold second vote on the Lisbon Treaty
June 22, 2009 - EU leaders during last week’s summit agreed on a protocol with treaty guarantees on interpretations of the treaty in the areas of tax, neutrality and ethical issues that will be eventually enshrined into EU law. [more]
Barroso's two fingers to Europe
June 18, 2009 - For the next few weeks, there will probably be only one real topic of conversation within the Brussels beltway: jobs. This prattle will have little to do with the grim litany of layoffs that can easily be found in news bulletins from the outside world. Rather, it will revolve around what posts a smug cabal of overpaid and uninspiring men (and one or two women) will be able to wangle for themselves. [more]
Germany fails to reveal its EU farm aid beneficiaries
June 17, 2009 - The European Commission yesterday decided to take legal action against Germany, because it failed to disclose the full list of names of those receiving EU farm subsidies. [more]
EU close to deal on Irish Lisbon guarantees
June 16, 2009 - European Union leaders are close to a deal on the legal guarantees of national sovereignty that will be offered to Ireland so that it can hold a second referendum that could unblock the group’s Lisbon reform treaty, EU diplomats said on Monday. [more]
In 2001, the EU heads of government issued the Laeken Declaration, calling for a reformed Europe, 'closer to its citizens'. That reform has never been carried out. Look at the EU budget - now rejected by the auditors for the 14th year. [» more]
Sweden ready for the unexpected
June 15, 2009 - On 1 July 2009, Sweden will take over the rotating presidency of the European Union. It will lead the EU’s work for six months and be responsible for moving important EU issues forward. [more]
EU politics after the elections
June 11, 2009 - We present you three articles that analyse the impact of the EU elections last weekend on the future of EU politics: which new alliances are going to be formed, which parties are likely to become dominant in the European Parliament, and will the far-right be able to form their own political group? Find out more here. [more]
Barroso heading for a second term?
June 10, 2009 - José Manuel Barroso yesterday officially confirmed his candidacy for a second term as Commission president. After a meeting with the Czech prime minister and current Council president Jan Fisher, Barroso said he accepted the request of the Czech Presidency to present him as a candidate for a second term. [more]
June 25, 2009 - The Czechs have more than one reason to breathe a sigh of relief as the turbulent EU presidency of their country comes to an end next week. The Czech presidency has been shaped by gaffes and commotion, but according to observers ended with a reasonably successful EU summit. 
June 23, 2009 - When the new parliament meets for the first time on 14 July the Tories will sit in a new block, known as the European Conservatives and Reformists. This fulfils a pledge by David Cameron during the 2005 Conservative leadership contest to leave the EPP-ED group in Strasbourg with members from the main centre-right parties across the EU. 
June 22, 2009 - EU leaders during last week’s summit agreed on a protocol with treaty guarantees on interpretations of the treaty in the areas of tax, neutrality and ethical issues that will be eventually enshrined into EU law. 
June 18, 2009 - For the next few weeks, there will probably be only one real topic of conversation within the Brussels beltway: jobs. This prattle will have little to do with the grim litany of layoffs that can easily be found in news bulletins from the outside world. Rather, it will revolve around what posts a smug cabal of overpaid and uninspiring men (and one or two women) will be able to wangle for themselves. 
June 17, 2009 - The European Commission yesterday decided to take legal action against Germany, because it failed to disclose the full list of names of those receiving EU farm subsidies. 
June 16, 2009 - European Union leaders are close to a deal on the legal guarantees of national sovereignty that will be offered to Ireland so that it can hold a second referendum that could unblock the group’s Lisbon reform treaty, EU diplomats said on Monday. 
June 15, 2009 - On 1 July 2009, Sweden will take over the rotating presidency of the European Union. It will lead the EU’s work for six months and be responsible for moving important EU issues forward. 
June 11, 2009 - We present you three articles that analyse the impact of the EU elections last weekend on the future of EU politics: which new alliances are going to be formed, which parties are likely to become dominant in the European Parliament, and will the far-right be able to form their own political group? Find out more here. .jpg)
June 10, 2009 - José Manuel Barroso yesterday officially confirmed his candidacy for a second term as Commission president. After a meeting with the Czech prime minister and current Council president Jan Fisher, Barroso said he accepted the request of the Czech Presidency to present him as a candidate for a second term.