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EU newcomers urge fair polls in Georgia — 17 September 2012, 14:50 CET

Five of the European Union's newest members on Monday urged Georgia to show democratic progress in upcoming elections as a way of advancing its ambitions to join the EU and NATO.

Ukrainian president lashed over Tymoshenko case — 14 September 2012, 23:38 CET

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych faced harsh criticism at an international conference on Friday over the jailing of ex-prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko.

EU Parliament head welcomes Dutch election result — 13 September 2012, 15:58 CET

The president of the European Parliament on Thursday welcomed the outcome of the general election in the Netherlands as a "great result for Europe" as Dutch voters rejected anti-EU parties.

Euro-dominated Dutch vote goes down to the wire — 13 September 2012, 15:52 CET

The Netherlands voted in crunch polls Wednesday seen as a barometer of anti-European sentiment after a riveting campaign that has shaped into a tight race between two pro-Europe parties.

Leading MEP urges EU to impose Syria no-fly zone — 11 September 2012, 18:57 CET

Former Belgian premier and leading European lawmaker Guy Verhofstadt on Tuesday urged European Union intervention in Syria to protect civilians, notably by imposing a no-fly zone against government planes.

Ashton pledges support to Somalia after election — 11 September 2012, 14:07 CET

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton called Somalia's Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday to congratulate him on his election as president and pledge Europe's continued support to the country.

Ashton 'takes note' of Hong Kong vote — 10 September 2012, 22:50 CET

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton "takes note" of the results of Hong Kong's legislative elections, in which the democratic camp won almost 60 percent of the vote, a statement said Monday.

European Parliament leader 'deeply worried' over Belarus — 10 September 2012, 19:27 CET

European Parliament president Martin Schulz voiced concern over continuing rights abuses in Belarus ahead of general elections there, as he opened a plenary session of the assembly Monday.

Europe cool on Obama after high hopes fade — 07 September 2012, 10:38 CET

Europeans enthusiastically welcomed President Barack Obama's 2008 election victory but the 'Yes we can' glow has since faded, for all that opponent Mitt Romney is still viewed cautiously.

Poland, Sweden urge fair Georgia vote — 05 September 2012, 17:03 CET

The foreign ministers of Poland and Sweden on Wednesday urged Georgia to improve standards at crucial parliamentary polls next month despite political tensions, warning that the EU was watching.

After Islam, Dutch far-right leader Wilders targets Europe — 05 September 2012, 11:09 CET

Amid a Europe-dominated election campaign, Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has swapped his traditional bugbear Islam for the meddling EU in a bid to boost support.

EU's Schulz 'disturbed' by Azerbaijan's pardon of axe killer — 04 September 2012, 17:07 CET

European Parliament head Martin Schulz expressed horror Tuesday after Azerbaijan brushed aside criticism of its pardon for a soldier who axed an Armenian officer to death in his sleep.

EU worried by tension in Georgia ahead of polls — 03 September 2012, 23:09 CET

Brussels urged both the government of Georgia and the opposition on Monday to ease tensions ahead of elections just a month away.

Tymoshenko asks for EU help against Ukraine's 'dictator' — 03 September 2012, 15:42 CET

Ukraine's jailed ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko urged European powers to help free her country from its "dictator" President Viktor Yanukovych, speaking in an interview published Monday.

Europe dominates Dutch elections — 30 August 2012, 11:37 CET

Questions of who rules in the European Union and whether to aid eurozone partners to get out of the debt crisis are the dominant issues in the campaign for next month's Dutch elections.

Disgraced Austrian MEP Strasser charged with corruption — 09 August 2012, 12:03 CET

Former Austrian interior minister Ernst Strasser has been charged with corruption in an EU lobbying scandal that forced him to step down as European deputy.

Montenegro parliament paves the way for early elections — 26 July 2012, 22:54 CET

Montenegro's parliament on Thursday voted to shorten its mandate and dissolve itself to pave the way for early elections, so the government can go into EU entry talks with a new mandate.

Romanian impeachment vote could seal country's future — 26 July 2012, 22:56 CET

Romania's centre-right president Traian Basescu faces an impeachment vote Sunday that has raised questions about the democratic credentials of one of the newest members of the European Union.

Ashton commends Libya vote — 19 July 2012, 19:32 CET

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Thursday commended Libya's elections as a symbol of the country's "peaceful and dignified" march towards democracy.

Italy ratifies EU treaty to battle debt crisis — 19 July 2012, 15:45 CET

Italy on Thursday gave its go-ahead to the EU bailout fund and became the eighth eurozone member to ratify the European fiscal pact, which imposes strict budget discipline to battle the debt crisis.

Bulgarian MP arrested for corruption on eve of EU report — 18 July 2012, 10:58 CET

A Bulgarian MP has been arrested for alleged corruption, prosecutors said Wednesday ahead of a reportedly damning EU report highlighting the country's lack of progress fighting graft and organised crime.

EU Transparency Register: over 5,000 interest groups sign up — 28 June 2012, 23:01 CET

Over 5,000 interest groups have registered with the European Parliament or European Commission for the EU Transparency Register, in its first year.

Euro-MPs deal new blow to online piracy pact — 21 June 2012, 16:04 CET

A controversial global pact to battle counterfeiting and online piracy was dealt a new setback Thursday as a key European Parliament panel rejected the deal.

EU, IMF vow support to new Greek government — 18 June 2012, 00:41 CET

The International Monetary Fund and the European Union pledged support to the next Greek government on Sunday after parties that supported an IMF and EU-led bailout won a pivotal election.

Greeks under pressure in cliffhanger euro election — 17 June 2012, 03:27 CET

Greeks angered by austerity take to the polls on Sunday for an election that could decide their future in the euro amid unprecedented external pressure not to vote for a radical leftist firebrand.