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'Protectionist' Argentina challenged by EU
The European Union has filed a complaint against Argentina at the World Trade organisation in protest at "protectionist" import restrictions
'Eurovision glitz should not mask Azerbaijan's problems'
Hosting the Eurovision song contest should be used by Azerbaijan has an opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to democracy, MEPs say
New round of Iran nuclear talks set for Moscow
Fresh talks between world powers and Iran will take place in Moscow in June after two days of negotiations failed to resolve international concerns about the country's nuclear programme
Parliament calls for sanctions to enforce equal pay
Employers that fail to close gender pay gaps should face stiff sanctions such as fines and disqualification from public subsidises, MEPs said today
New data shows UK 'performing worse than eurozone'
The United Kingdom's economy shrank by more than previously thought in the first three months if this year, deepening the country's recession
Van Rompuy to report on 'new stage' of economic union
At last night's dinner EU leaders reaffirmed their support for Greece and asked Herman Van Rompuy to produce a report on ways to achieve deeper integration in the eurozone
Push ahead with financial transaction tax, MEPs urge
The European Parliament has backed proposals for a financial transaction tax, calling on member states to go ahead even if it is not implemented EU-wide
Ashton leads fresh Iran nuclear talks in Baghdad
European Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton will today lead new talks with Iran over the country's nuclear programme
Eurozone is 'biggest risk' to global economy
The eurozone crisis could still derail the fragile global economy despite the recovery gaining momentum in some regions, the OECD warns
NATO European missile shield declared active
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation has declared the interim capability phase of its European missile shield active
Google given ultimatum on EU competition concerns
Internet search giant Google has been given "a matter of weeks" to respond to a series of concerns raised by the European Union's competition regulator
French Afghan withdrawal 'part of NATO strategy'
France's decision to withdraw all of its troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year is "a part of NATO strategy", the alliance's secretary general has said
New Serbian president urged to keep EU bid on track
European Union leaders have called on Serbia's new president Tomislav Nikolic to show a "high sense of statesmanship" and deliver a "visible and sustainable improvement in relations" with Kosovo
UK government 'to miss deadline' on EU cookie rules
Websites across Whitehall will fail to comply with new European Union laws governing the use of 'cookies' before a May deadline expires, the British government has reportedly admitted
Schulz warns against Greek euro exit
The president of the European Parliament says that Greece's economy would "collapse within days" if it left the eurozone, as a series of credit rating downgrades increase tensions in the region