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Deal reached on economic governance legislation
After months of negotiations EU lawmakers agree economic governance measures giving the European Commission greater powers to vet member states' budgets
Ireland budget cuts put human rights at risk
The human rights of vulnerable people are being threatened by austerity measures being implemented by the Irish government, says the Council of Europe
Britain sought to upgrade Gaddafi's tanks
Documents captured in Tripoli show how close Britain came to enhancing the capabilities of Gaddafi's elite forces - reports Anthony Tucker-Jones
Barroso: 'It is a fight for the future of Europe'
José Manuel Barroso paves the way for the introduction of Eurobonds as global powers call on the EU to solve the deepening crisis
Europeans are heaviest drinkers in the world
Alcohol abuse is worse in Europe than anywhere else across the globe - costing member states €125bn
EU border agency handed extra powers
The European Union's border control agency has been given extra powers but human rights are not sufficiently protected according to some MEPs
Single agency to manage EU-wide IT systems
A new agency will be established in Estonia to manage large-scale Europe-wide IT systems relating to security and migration
Europe still under serious terrorist threat
On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmström talks to Francesco Guarascio
European leaders mark 9/11 anniversary
This weekend European Union leaders marked the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York
Greek property tax fails to calm market fears
European stock markets opened sharply down over growing fears of a Greek default, despite new austerity measures announced by Athens
Top German official resigns from ECB
Germany's top representative on the ECB's governing council has resigned for "personal reasons" amid rumours of deep division over the bank's bond-buying policy
Kosovo question key to Serbia's EU bid
Herman Van Rompuy pledges financial support to the western Balkans but cautions there is a long way to go before Serbia can join the European Union
Lagarde urges bold action to secure recovery
The International Monetary Fund managing director said politicians must act urgently and be willing to change their plans when necessary
EU 'could ignore UK' on defence HQ plans
Five European Union countries have called on Catherine Ashton to ignore the UK and push ahead with plans for a joint defence headquarters
ECB leaves interest rates unchanged
Interests rates have been maintained at 1.5 per cent by the European Central Bank as eurozone growth slows and the debt crisis continues