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Eurocrats start search for cushy 'parachutes' into new jobs
As the European Commission starts the final lap of its mandate, many senior officials have one thing on their mind - their next job – reports Justin StaresBrits 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
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
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'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 RubinEurope's prisons at breaking point due to overcrowding
Rising costs, overcrowded cells and limited use of non-custodial measures mean penal institutions are struggling to cope with the pressure on resources at a time of austerity – the Council of Europe has warnedAsylum seeker database plan shows EU's hypocrisy on human rights
Plans to routinely share EURODAC data – including finger prints – with police is a 'breach of EU law' but the proposal is a fait accompli – say Ska Keller MEP-
The delicacy of First World War centenary commemorations in 2014
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Pessimism and populism on the rise in a Europe without hope
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The rise of UKIP 'makes Britain a more European place'
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UKIP is 'a political scam' - says controversial MEP
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European Citizens' Initiative still 'too weak'
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EU being investigated over lobbying and ethics again
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'Aggressive' EU climate targets driving up energy costs
Should an independent cost-benefits study into Britain's membership of the EU be commissioned to elevate the 'in/out' debate above scaremongering?
Is the criticism of Catherine Ashton fair given that the European External Action Service has been denuded of power by the institutional turf wars in Brussels?
yes
70%
no
30%