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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

The Europeanisation of defence is coming soon

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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

EU-Canada trade agreement threatens European fracking bans

As European member states consider the implications of environmentally risky shale gas development, the proposed EU-Canada trade agreement could give energy companies new powers to challenge fracking bans through the back door – claims Pia Eberhardt

» Energy feature

'Forgotten' Africa turns to Iran as a result of western neglect

The west needs a much broader strategy to constrain Iran, one that neither ignores Africa nor takes its myriad governments for granted – warns Michael Rubin

» Defence and security analysis

Claims Chinese firms destroying European industry by 'dumping'

It is 'too late' to protect European industry from Asia's economic might, writes Justin Stares after listening to allegations of solar panel dumping levelled at China

» Science and technology news

'No prospect' of carbon price rising dramatically before 2020

Having failed so far to rescue the ETS, Europe's political leaders need to rediscover some of their old ambition if the continent is to repair its reputation as an environmental leader – writes Thomas Legge

» Energy feature