European Energy Community Takes First Steps

Strengthened cooperation in energy networks, an EU energy research fund and a common gas purchasing group. Three concrete first

Ukraine Plays East West Balancing Act

Ukrainian MPs often fight in parliament. On 27 April they threw eggs and let off smoke bombs, as opposition MPs

Paris And The Politics Of Regionalism

If you live in a city or suburb, chances are your regional government has tried to get your attention. Did

Europe’s High Representative Catherine Ashton Is Boxing Clever

Foreign policy can at times seem a lot like boxing. You have to know when to strike, pull back, jab

Council of Europe and UN highlight need to fight organ trafficking

A new international convention is needed to prevent trafficking in organs, tissues and cells (OTC), protect victims and prosecute offenders,

Europe is Preparing for World Food Day 2009

The 2009 World Food Day on 16 October is marked by an EU stronger than ever in its commitment to

Lisbon Treaty supported by the European Parliament

The European Parliament was crowded on Wednesday afternoon when Fredrik Reinfeldt addressed the MEP’s and answered their questions on how

Beating Breast Cancer in the United Kingdom

Cancer charities will today join Gordon Brown to highlight the lifesaving importance of breast cancer screening. The NHS breast cancer