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EU trade with India up by 20 per cent
The European Union's trade with India grew by 20 per cent in the first 10 months of last, figures published ahead of tomorrow's summit in New Delhi
Trying times for the European defence sector
Eurofighter and Dassault competing for overseas sales is a further reminder of the complexities surrounding the ongoing attempt to pool and share Europe's defence capabilities - write Sarah Raine and Dhruva Jaishankar
Greece on brink of deal after marathon talks
Greece's political leaders fail to agree pension cuts but near a deal on austerity measures as they strive to secure a fresh bail-out package at today's meeting of eurozone finance ministers
Argentina claims Falklands now 'key strategic' asset for UK
Putting forward a controversial view from Argentina - Juan Recce claims that the renewed military focus on the islands is all about oil, minerals and controlling the strategic route to Antarctica
Ashton: EU needs 'creative' relations with BRICS
Foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton says the EU should think creatively about its relationships with the Brazil, Russia, India and China and not bundle together as one entity
Homs could become Syria's 'Stalingrad'
Defence analyst Anthony Tucker-Jones sets out why the battle for Homs could be 'make or break' for the Free Syrian Army
Britain and the fiscal compact: an inglorious Third Way
How should the British government respond to the fiscal stability pact signed by 25 European Union countries? Our resident satirist gets his hands on a Foreign Office planning letter which reveals all
Cuban spring 'unavoidable' amid repression
The international community must act against the undemocratic Cuban regime as it increases its repression of dissidents, argues Dr Laima Andrikiene MEP
A deal on Greece will not work without deeper reforms
Only radical reforms can produce a thriving economy that lives within its means and provides prosperity and opportunities for Greek citizens – argues Professor Philip Booth
The complexity of relations between Germany and Poland
In a modern Europe, Germany needs Poland just as much as Poland needs Germany - write Michal Baranowski and Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff
Does Coca Cola taste different in some parts of Europe?
Does Coca Cola serve an inferior quality fizzy drink to poor Europeans? Consumer association claims are not exactly convincing, reports Justin Stares
Europeans jostle for Indian fighter contract
Eurofighter partners in the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy and Germany are to consider "all options", including a potential price cut, in order to win India's multi-role fighter contract
British fury at Abu Qatada bail release
British politicians have reacted angrily after a decision by the European Court of Human Rights led to the granting of bail to the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada
Egypt's transition to democracy 'at risk'
The European Union will not abandon the Egyptian people – but a year on from the revolution the authorities must show a commitment to fundamental values and rights, argues Elmar Brok
Seven days - a week in the life of Richard Stephens
The psychology lecturer proposes new research into swearing as emotional self-regulation, has a flash of inspiration in the bath, avoids a pile of marking, and hears from a fan in Chicago