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EU asks citizens to join debate on GM food
The European Union on Tuesday took the debate about genetically modified crops to the public with a survey asking citizens to share their thoughts on organic farming.
French GM corn cancer researcher to detail work
A French researcher who claims a link between genetically modified corn and cancer says he will publish his work - a day after the EU, which has cleared the maize, promised to make public its own assessment.
IMF, Romania start key talks on reforms, draft budget
IMF and EU experts opened talks with Romanian officials on Tuesday on the 2013 draft budget and progress on reforms, seen as crucial for consolidating investors' confidence.
Bank winding up system priority for this year: Barroso
Progress on a system to wind-up failing banks before they can wreck the wider economy is of critical importance this year, says the European Commission.
Crucifix-wearing British woman wins European court case
A British Airways employee banned from wearing a crucifix said she felt "vindicated" after she won her case at the European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday.
Eurozone November trade surplus rises
The 17-state eurozone posted a November trade surplus of 13.7 billion euros, up from a downwards-adjusted 9.3 billion euros in October, official data showed on Tuesday.
Kaspersky finds 'Red October' virus targeting Eastern Europe
Kaspersky Lab says it has identified a new computer virus it dubbed "Red October" targeting eastern European countries that appeared to be collecting classified files using NATO and EU encryption.
EU releases all data on GM corn linked to cancer
The EU's food safety agency challenged its doubters on Monday, making available all the scientific information used to clear a genetically modified corn which a French researcher had linked to cancer.
Iceland slows EU membership talks ahead of election
Iceland said on Monday it was putting the brakes on its European Union membership talks so the issue would not interfere with its legislative elections scheduled for April 27.
British PM denies 'blackmailing' EU with referendum talk
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday denied trying to "blackmail" his European partners by threatening to pull out of the EU if he did not get his way on repatriating powers.
Eurozone Nov industrial output down 0.3%
Industrial output in the 17-nation eurozone fell 0.3 per cent in November compared with output in October, reflecting the continued slowdown in the overall economy, official data shows.
UPS drops bid to create European parcel giant, TNT stock crashes
United Parcel Service has abandoned an attempt to create the biggest European group in the fight for the global parcel market, pulling out of a giant bid for Dutch TNT Express which immediately lost about half its value.
British PM 'sleepwalking' towards EU exit: Miliband
British Prime Minister David Cameron is "sleepwalking" toward an exit from the EU by pushing his plans to repatriate powers from the bloc, opposition leader Ed Miliband said Sunday.
EU, US agree to share cybercrime data as new unit opens
The European Union and the US agreed Friday to share more data on cross-border cybercriminals at the opening of a new hi-tech unit aimed at helping police catch up with increasingly imaginative criminals.
EU Parliament chief highlights IMF's mixed messages
European Parliament president Martin Schulz has criticised the IMF for demanding more austerity in Portugal while acknowledging that too much budget rigour can undermine badly-needed economic growth.
Allies urge Britain to stay in EU
British Prime Minister David Cameron faces warnings from the United States, Germany and his own coalition partners about London's plans to renegotiate its relationship with the EU.
EU moves to end state rail monopolies
In proposals likely to infuriate Germany, the Commission will this month urge an end to Europe's last rail monopolies and so open the lucrative passenger market to competition from 2019.
Juncker offers hope for help with legacy bank debt
Eurozone head Jean-Claude Juncker offers some hope that the eurozone's new rescue fund can help ease the burden on countries that had to bail-out banks before it became operational.
US urges Britain to keep strong voice in Europe
Britain is trying to play down embarrassing comments by its closest ally the United States expressing concern about London's plans to renegotiate its relationship with the EU.
Eurozone could emerge from crisis in 2013: S&P
The eurozone could emerge from its debt crisis this year, Standard & Poor's said in a report titled "The Eurozone Debt Crisis: 2013 Could Be A Watershed Year".
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