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Eurozone unemployment and inflation both rise
Eurozone unemployment rose to a new record high in January, while inflation in the currency bloc has also continued its upward trend
EU emissions trading could escalate into 'first green trade war'
India, China and the United States are not bluffing over their discontent about the inclusion of airlines in the EU's emission trading scheme - warns Dr Benny Peiser
Irish referendums and the European Union
There is wriggle room about whether every treaty change needs a referendum, but legal opinion convinced the Irish that there must be a public vote on the new stability pact. Now, we are likely to see nationalistic opposition with some passion – writes our secret columnist
Europe and US welcome North Korea nuclear U-turn
North Korea's decision to halt its nuclear programme and allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country has been welcomed worldwide
Europe's public sector should embrace digital mindset
Exploiting the potential of e-government and creating a digital single market is one way of achieving badly needed reform in the public sector, writes Hans Martens
Franco-German dominance to be challenged at EU summit
The 'Merkozy' locomotive may be slowed and put under severe pressure, but it remains on track to dominate the rest of Europe, reports Francesco Guarascio
Greece has 'ignored' fight against corruption
Greece's inability to tackle corruption in both the public and private sectors threatens to undermine efforts to turn around its economy, reports Transparency International
North Korea and Iran soften stance towards the west
North Korea suspends some nuclear activities and the EU is 'optimistic' Iran will resume diplomatic talks
France and Britain - a love/hate relationship
French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposes that the Entente Cordiale of 1904 should become the Entente Amicale of today, but how sincere is the hand of friendship? Our secret columnist Schadenfreude looks at the increasingly schizophrenic relationship between the UK and France
Suspending Hungary's cohesion fund is a mistake
The proposed funding freeze sends a worrying message and seems to be in stark contrast to the commission's stance that macroeconomic conditionality will only be used as a last resort – writes Michael Schneider
Europe must avoid competition in healthcare - warns Chomsky
European nations like the UK must avoid the introduction of "dysfunctional" US-style competition in their national health services, prominent academic Professor Noam Chomsky warns
Eurozone banks borrow €530bn in cheap ECB loans
The European Central Bank today injected almost €530bn of cheap three-year loans into the eurozone banking sector as 800 banks took advantage of the scheme
Ireland to hold vote on fiscal stability treaty
The Irish government has announced that it will hold a referendum on Europe's fiscal stability treaty, which is designed to prevent a repeat of the eurozone debt crisis
Fishing industry must play part in CFP reform
To be successful, the reform and decentralisation of the Common Fisheries Policy must involve all stakeholders, from fishermen themselves to scientists and policy-makers – writes Steve Mackinson
Should Google delay 'Orwellian' new privacy policy?
Nick Pickles claims the internet search giant's new policy puts advertisers' interests ahead of user privacy, and demonstrates regulators' inability to protect our personal information from undue exploitation