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Disputed financial transactions tax crosses first EU hurdle
EU finance ministers gave a downbeat reaction Tuesday to plans for a cross-border tax on the finance industry, but agreed to discuss further a proposal stiffly resisted by Britain.
WTO orders US to halt Boeing subsidies
The World Trade Organization ordered Monday the United States to halt unfair subsidies and tax breaks to plane maker Boeing, judging them to have damaged European rival Airbus.
Airbus says WTO ruling confirms findings against Boeing
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said Monday that a WTO appeal ruling confirmed and expanded earlier findings on US subsidies for rival Boeing.
EU eyes tougher laws to seize criminal spoils
The European Commission unveiled proposals Monday to make it easier to seize the ill-gotten assets of mafia bosses and prevent their heirs from inheriting the spoils.
Greece clinches debt deal, clears way for bailout
Greece took a critical step Friday towards avoiding bankruptcy with a world-record debt write-off deal crucial for the country's second massive bailout from the IMF and the European Union.
ECB chief says liquidity measures 'unquestioned success'
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said on Thursday that recent action to flood the eurozone banking system with unprecedented volumes of cash had been an "unquestioned success."
The eurozone-IMF rescue for Greece: the main points
The Greek bond swap is intended to avert default by Greece when debt falls due on March 20 and is a key part of a eurozone-IMF rescue worth up to 237 billion euros to enable the country to rebuild its economy.
Raw chicken bacteria on the rise in Europe: study
A type of bacteria mostly found in raw chicken meat that can cause diarrhoea and fever is on the rise in the European Union, according to a report from European food safety agencies.
Eurozone growth revised down to 1.4% in 2011
The eurozone economy slowed at the end of last year and is now in a "mild recession", EU officials said on Tuesday, in a blow to stock markets already falling on Greek debt worries.
EU ready to legislate to break glass ceiling for women
The EU warned Monday it is ready to legislate to get more women into boardrooms, after just 24 out of the European Union's estimated 20 million businesses signed up to a voluntary initiative.
EU leaders sign new treaty for budget discipline
European Union leaders signed Friday a treaty designed to force governments to adopt balanced budgets through a "golden rule" or face fines.
Serbia makes 'historic' leap into EU
Serbia took a "milestone" leap towards EU membership when Europe's leaders granted Belgrade candidate status Thursday, opening a new chapter in the troubled history of the Western Balkans.
Germany top indirect beneficiary of EU cohesion funds: study
Germany one of the European Union's largest fund contributors, is also the top indirect beneficiary of cohesion payments to four Central European member states, a study has found.
EU leaders turn a page on Greek crisis, and turn to growth
European Union leaders sought on Thursday to turn a page on the debt crisis, approving nearly 100 billion euros under Greece's second bailout, and to turn instead to boosting economic growth.
EU breast cancer deaths 'to drop 9%' in 2012: study
The number of women dying from breast cancer in the European Union is expected to drop by nine per cent this year thanks to advances in treatments, researchers said on Wednesday.
France raps Google's new privacy policy
France on Tuesday demanded that Internet giant Google postpone rolling out its new privacy policy two days before it comes into effect as it appears to break European Union data protection rules.
Eurozone economic confidence rises in February
Consumer and business confidence in the 17-nation eurozone rose in February, although the key services sector suffered a drop, official data showed on Tuesday.
EU beefs up Syria sanctions
EU foreign ministers slapped fresh sanctions on Syria, including a freeze on its central bank assets Monday, as France suggested the Syrian regime be dragged before an international court.
EU warns eight nations on gas competiton
The European Commission warned eight member-states on Monday to open their energy markets in the next two months or risk legal proceedings at the European Court of Justice.
China, Russia slam West on Syria as EU ups sanctions
Russia and China hit back on Monday after US State Secretary Hillary Clinton criticised their stance on Syria and as the European Union agreed new sanctions against President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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