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Brits should recognise the value in being 'citizens of Europe'

If you are a UK citizen confused about the value of EU membership, due to the 'untruths' coming from UKIP and the national press, then just follow the evidence – says former BBC journalist Jon Danzig

» Integration and enlargement news

EU-US free trade deal could 'spread western norms' across world

Barack Obama and US flag
A free trade agreement between the EU and the US could help to spread western norms across the world in an 'Atlantic century', claims senior American diplomat

» International development news

National sovereignty needs to be 'reconsidered' - says EU

Jackie Minor
Head of the European Commission in the UK admits that 'traditional notions of national sovereignty may need to be reconsidered' in order to align the country with globalisation

» Integration and enlargement news

Even Europhiles starting to turn against the EU project

When College of Europe graduates - traditionally the most loyal of all Europhiles - start to turn against Brussels you know the project is coming off the rails, writes Justin Stares

» Integration and enlargement news

Partnership between Oxford University and Shell condemned

The arguments against Shell - whether ethical, environmental or economic - are beginning to stack up to the extent that they will begin to weigh down heavily on the company's image and possibly the reputation of Oxford University too - warns Chris Garrard

» Energy analysis

Nigel Lawson is 'wrong' - leaving EU would damage the UK economy

Former British chancellor Nigel Lawson got it wrong on the economy, wrong on climate change and is now wrong on Europe – insists Liberal Democrat MEP Fiona Hall

» Integration and enlargement feature

The Europeanisation of defence is coming soon

France is adamant about pushing the Common Security and Defence Policy to the top of the agenda through decisions made by the European Council, write Martin Michelot and Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer

» Defence and security analysis