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EU concerned over German bank regulator: report
The European Commission is concerned that Germany's banking supervisor could be restricting the free flow of capital to lenders abroad, a newspaper report said on Thursday.
Microsoft slams Google on 'proper' YouTube app
Microsoft has stepped up its criticism of Google on antitrust grounds, claiming the Internet giant refuses to allow Windows Phone users "proper access" to the YouTube video service.
Poland bans cultivation of GM maize, potatoes
Poland on Wednesday imposed new bans on the cultivation of certain genetically modified strains of maize and potatoes, a day after an EU required green light for GM crops took effect.
Eurozone manufacturing shrinks in December
Eurozone manufacturing activity contracted for a 17th month running in December, a key survey of business managers showed on Wednesday.
France, Belgium pump fresh capital into Dexia bank
Belgium and France have subscribed to a 5.5 billion euro injection of capital to bail out the Dexia bank, in line with a restructuring plan approved by the European Commission last week.
Turkey claims progress in EU bid despite Brussels criticism
Turkey claimed Monday it has made progress over the last year toward accession to the European Union, rejecting accusations by the bloc against its human rights record and reform efforts.
Spain faces EUR 207 bn headache in 2013
Spain defied the markets by averting a sovereign bailout this year but high interest rates could yet force Madrid to its knees as the nation confronts a 207-billion-euro financing headache in 2013.
Serb nationalist regime turns a step closer to EU
Serbia's new government, a coalition of nationalists and socialists that led the country during the 1990s Balkan wars, has surprised many with its pro-European moves, especially regarding breakaway Kosovo.
Germany's fabled chimney sweeps to try luck in free market
The new year will bring big changes to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek and his tradition-steeped trade, as Germany overhauls the market after years of resistance against pressure from Brussels.
Tighter EU rules on budgets, deficits in force Jan 1
The EU's 'fiscal compact,' a hard-won step towards tighter economic coordination agreed as part of efforts to tame the debilitating debt crisis, comes into effect on Tuesday.
EU clears latest Dexia restructuring plan
The European Commission has approved the latest, 90-billion-euros restructuring plan for Dexia, a Franco-Belgian bank bailed out at the height of the financial crisis which has struggled ever since.
EU running out of patience with eurosceptic Britain
Europe's patience with an increasingly eurosceptic Britain is running out, EU President Herman Van Rompuy has warned, saying London's pick-and-choose approach puts the whole project at risk.
Italian rates edge upwards in EUR 8.5 bn debt auction
Italian borrowing rates rose slightly in a short-term debt auction that raised 8.5 billion euros political uncertainty ahead of a general election in February.
Euro crisis undercuts EU rotating presidency
The European Union's rotating six-month presidency has lost much of its authority in recent years as the eurozone crisis and increased powers for Brussels have undercut its role and importance.
Ireland's EU presidency hoping for growth but trouble persists
Bailed-out Ireland hopes to use the momentum of its presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2013 to push through measures to boost growth and create jobs.
Germany warns Britain against 'blackmailing' EU
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble warned Britain in a Sunday newspaper interview against "blackmailing" its EU partners in a bid to bring powers back home from Brussels.
Euro survives 2012, further tests in store
The battered euro, written off as a dud many times during a crisis-wracked year, appears to have survived 2012, but 2013 could prove just as difficult if the economy continues to struggle.
Hungary bars foreigners from buying farmland
Hungary has amended its constitution to bar foreigners from buying farmland, a move the government called "historic," but one that could cause friction with the European Union.
Samsung injunctions against Apple breach rules: EU
The European Commission said Friday that South Korea's Samsung Electronics was abusing its dominant market position in certain technologies when it took out injunctions against fierce rival Apple.
Combative Putin takes EU to task
EU leaders played up the positives of a 30th summit with Russia Friday but a combative Russian President Vladimir Putin took them bluntly to task over energy and human rights.
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