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Eurozone inflation steady at 2.7% in January
Eurozone inflation held steady in January at 2.7 percent, still above the European Central Bank target as signs emerged of manufacturing growth in Germany.
Eurozone manufacturing turns as German output expands
Signs of recovery in the German manufacturing sector brought encouragement to the eurozone Wednesday with the downturn in industry easing, a key survey said.
EU bids to bury deficits, end Greek debt drama
EU leaders closed one chapter in the debt crisis Monday with a German-driven treaty meant to end deficits -- then launched a race to resolve Greece's bailout woes.
EU backs German, British goal of US free-trade deal
European Union leaders gave their backing on Monday to calls from Germany and Britain to pursue ambitious talks on a free-trade deal with the United States.
Eurozone consumer confidence ends 10-month drop
Consumer and business confidence in the 17-nation eurozone improved slightly in January, halting a 10-month decline, official data shows.
EU issues ultimatum to 13 nations for cruelty to hens
Brussels issued an ultimatum to 13 European nations Thursday to improve conditions for tens of millions of laying-hens held in tiny cramped cages -- or face legal action in two months.
Multiple short-term job contracts are within EU law: court
Europe's highest court ruled Thursday that employers can keep staff on successive short-term contracts in a preliminary ruling issued amid a planned shake-up of labour markets across the eurozone.
Belgium, German post ordered to pay back state aid
The postal services of Belgium and Germany, Bpost and Deutsche Post, were ordered by the European Commission on Wednesday to pay backhundreds of millions of euros of state subsidies deemed unfair.
Court rules illegal to mix Viagra with Polish drink Viaguara
A Polish drinks company was given a giant let-down Wednesday when top European judges ruled they were cheating in trying to trademark a drink named Viaguara" -- too close for their taste to the sex drug Viagra.
EU takes on Internet giants over people's personal data
The European Commission has launched a bid to make companies including Internet giants such as Google or Facebook give people more control of their personal data or face big fines.
Croatians say hello to EU and goodbye to Balkans
Croatia welcomed the prospect of a symbolic break with the rest of the Balkans Monday after two-thirds of voters endorsed its EU entry, despite signs that the eurozone crisis has dampened enthusiasm.
Croatians back EU entry in referendum but turnout low
Croatians gave lukewarm approval to EU membership Sunday as more than 66 per cent of voters said "yes" in a referendum on entry into the 27-nation bloc, but on a low turnout.
Eurozone manufacturing stuck in reverse: survey
The eurozone manufacturing sector was in reverse for the fifth month in a row in December due to fewer orders, a global economic slowdown and financial market upheaval.
EU set to release more loans to keep Greece afloat
Eurozone finance ministers, gathering in Luxembourg Sunday, were set to release more loans to keep Athens from default in the summer and mull the shape of a second major bailout to appease nervous markets.
EU seals first Asian free trade deal with S. Korea
Europe agreed a vast free trade deal with South Korea on Thursday, hailing it as the first in a chain of bilateral pacts with Asian nations that will bind the continents together.
EU safeguards taxpayers' right to VAT refunds
The European Commission is to postpone the deadline for the submission of VAT refund requests related to 2009, to give more time to taxpayers to apply for VAT refunds.
New energy labels for EU household appliances
Labels on household appliances such as fridges, washing machines and ovens will have to include more information on energy consumption, following a vote by MEPs on Wednesday.
EC report looks to relaunch single market
A Commission-sponsored report has called for a replacement for the Lisbon strategy which, according to EP president Jerzy Buzek, has not been a success.
Incoming British government 'must tackle rising debt'
EU forecasts on the eve of the British general election put Britain under the highest public deficit levels in Europe, with Brussels warning the next government must focus first on the shortfall.
EU uncorks wine deal phasing out Australian 'Champagne'
The Commission is toasting a deal with Australia that aims to stop Australian vintners from using names of widely know European tipples.
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