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Europe sees rise in 'lone wolf' terror attacks
The number of terrorist attacks in Europe fell last year but there was a trend towards plots by solo actors such as Anders Breivik, according to Europol's annual report
EU refers Hungary to court but clears way for aid talks
The European Commission has cleared the path for aid talks with Hungary after accepting assurances on the independence of its central bank, but referred the country to the EU's top court in two other cases
Charities 'politicised' by dependence on state funding
More than 50 per cent of all charity revenue now comes direct from government, politicising good causes and creating 'jobs for the boys' - claims Godfrey Bloom MEP
UK back in recession, official figures show
The UK is back in recession, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics, which showed that the economy contracted by 0.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2012
Eurozone narrative of austerity rings hollow
The first round of voting in France's presidential elections showed the strength of opposition to Sarkozy and his eurozone allies' narrative of austerity – a trend likely to be repeated when Greece and later Italy go to the ballot box, writes our secret columnist
The truth about the EU court's €70,000 wine cellar
The European Court of Justice has built up a wine collection of almost 4,000 bottles worth at least €70,000 but denies claims judges are spending public money on their favourite vintages, writes Justin Stares
Seven days - a week in the life of Graham Watson
The British MEP visits the most far-flung part of his constituency, Gibraltar, celebrates Bristol's inclusion in the shortlist for the EU's green capital 2014, finds time for a Chinese lesson, then heads to Prague for a series of meetings
Islamophobia and hate crimes increasing in Europe
If we do not confront the scourge of racial and religious hatred today, then the Europe of tomorrow may well become more like the place we all hoped had been left behind in the pages of history - warns Dr Nafeez Mosaddeq Ahmed
International Space Station a 'great stimulus' for industry
The International Space Station's facilities are enabling research that will bring major benefits to citizens, as well as being a stepping stone to further space exploration, writes Thomas Reiter
Is the Arab Spring losing its way on women's rights?
The Arab Spring was considered a revolution of democracy but, a year on, there has been little progress in women's rights and female candidates are not taken seriously in elections, writes Zahid Mahmood
The British government wants to decide who deserves human rights
Tory politicians in the UK have claimed success over changes to the European Court of Human Rights, following the Council of Europe conference last weekend. But the truth is that the Brighton declaration changes little – it simply proves that British spin doctors have not lost their aptitude – says our secret columnist
State interference in religion and homes is out of control - MEP
Let us hope a new day will dawn when we can return to our libertarian roots and government can retreat into the shadows where it belongs – says Godfrey Bloom MEP
German economic outlook still 'positive' despite eurozone crisis
In 2012, the German economy remains on a path of strengthening growth despite the eurozone problems – writes economist Timo Klein
Transformed neighbours pose challenge to EU
The last year has been crucial for neighbourhood policy and the EU faces significant challenges in turning its commitments into concrete actions, writes Stefan Füle
EU already planning 'Greek withdrawal from the euro'
The ECB holds about a trillion euros of worthless assets and it grows by the day, while the European Investment Bank is preparing for a return to the drachma - claims Godfrey Bloom MEP