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Berlin eyes deal on EU bank supervision
Germany believes a breakthrough is possible in talks among European finance ministers later on Wednesday on a broader system of banking supervision in Europe, a senior government official said.
EU court official urges dismissal of FIFA, UEFA's TV appeal
EU nations have the right to declare major sporting events to be of national importance and so available to all for free, says a top EU legal official, rejecting an appeal by FIFA and UEFA, the world's two top football associations.
Greece has EUR 31.9 bn debt buy-back offers, needs more EU money
Greece said on Wednesday it had attracted offers worth 31.9 billion euros ($41.2 billion) under a debt buy-back scheme tied to the release of EU-IMF bailout funds needed to avert bankruptcy.
Single EU patent dream a reality after decades-long struggle
The decades-old dream of a genuine cross-border patent regime for Europe is a reality after the European Parliament and the EU's top court approves moves to streamline the system.
Nervy euro summit once more for Nobel-laureate EU
Nobel Peace Prize in hand, European leaders meet for a final 2012 summit on Thursday still facing the uncertainties of the debt crisis and with unsettled Italy back in the spotlight.
Greece borrows at steady rates as buy-back ends
Greece raised 4.387 billion euros at little-changed interest rates on Tuesday with a special bond issue to pay immediate bills amid indications a vital debt buy-back scheme had succeeded, exceeding the target.
EU edges closer to Syrian opposition
The European Union edged closer Monday to the newly-formed Syrian opposition, welcoming its leader and deeming his group to be "legitimate representatives" of the Syrian people.
Key hurdle cleared as ministers approve single EU patent
EU industry ministers approved on Monday the creation of a single patent system across most of Europe -- a scheme some 40 years in the making.
EU says Nobel will spur reforms to keep Europe at peace
The European Union, facing its worst crisis in decades, pledged to put its house in order to maintain Europe at peace for the next generation as its leaders collected the bloc's contested Nobel peace award.
Syria new opposition head meets EU ministers
EU foreign ministers Monday met the head of the newly formed Syrian opposition coalition which several believe should be recognised as the legitimate replacement for President Bashar al-Assad.
Kosovo, Serbia launch joint border checks
Two border crossings between Serbia and its former province Kosovo, which Belgrade does not recognise, opened under joint management for the first time Monday, following European Union mediation.
Nobel winners pledge to 'stand by' euro
European Union Nobel winners pledged at the award ceremony Monday "to stand by" the euro, saying the single currency was one of the strongest symbols of unity in the bloc's 60-year history.
Embattled EU steps up for Nobel Peace Prize
The European Union, facing its worst crisis in six decades, was officially awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize on Monday for turning Europe "from a continent of war to a continent of peace."
Nobel-winners vow Europe will emerge stronger from crisis
European Union leaders in Norway to collect the Nobel peace prize Sunday countered criticism of this year's award, saying Europe will emerge more united from the economic crisis and remain on a course of peace.
UKIP success sounds alarm bells for Britain's Tories
British Prime Minister David Cameron may once have dismissed them as "fruitcakes, loonies and closet racists" but the UK Independence Party is riding a wave of success which could come back to hit him.
Greek bond buyback a success: reports
A Greek operation to buy back some of the country's huge debt at reduced prices to access additional EU-IMF financial aid has met the 30-billion-euro target set by the authorities, news reports said on Saturday.
EU's Nobel highlights bloc's divisions
The European Union collects its Nobel peace prize next week as it seeks a way out of the disarray left by yet another "annus horribilis" of roller-coaster economic crisis and political infighting.
EU hopeful of new patent system after decades trying
The European Union expects, after several decades of trying, approval next week for a single patent system which will be simpler, cheaper and more effective, the European Commission said Friday.
French 'gruyere' gets EU trademark go-ahead
French producers of "Gruyere" cheese have won recognition for their produce under an all-important regional trading name system but it will have to have holes, unlike Swiss Gruyere.
Putin launches construction of South Stream pipeline
President Vladimir Putin on Friday launched construction of the long-awaited South Stream pipeline that the Kremlin hopes will pump Russia's gas to Europe while avoiding its unpredictable neighbour Ukraine.
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