Archive: Eu Structure

Ukip in crisis as leading MEP defects to Tories

Back to the blue? David Campbell Bannerman rejoins the Tory party.

Ukip was in crisis today as one of its leading MEPs and former deputy leader defected to the Conservatives.

Hague admits Tories must change

Cameron reassures Tories as donor considers Ukip

Lib Dem MEP defects to Tories

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ABI: Personal accounts charging structure must be fair and sustainable says the ABI

Fairness and sustainability must be the basis for setting the charging structure for personal accounts.

To EU or not to EU? That's a traveller's question

The idea of the EU referendum has sparked controversy all over the shop, whether you work in a government role like the civil service or you're a member of the public. While Cameron, Clegg and everyone else in between are arguing the merits of the proposal, the rest of us are wondering one thing - how will it impact our holidays?

NHF: Guide to the EU procurement rules (2nd edition).

BMF: The EU and Motorcycling – Home Truths

Responding to an increasing number of enquiries over the forthcoming EU Type Approval regulations, the BMF have produced a comprehensive briefing document outlining the current position, explaining the EU process of government, detailing the measures under discussion and by listing a Reality Check, dispelling a few myths over what will and will not reach our home shores.

Tory backbenchers want to force EU referendum

The EU parliament: Tory backbenchers want to force UK referendum on more Lisbon treaty

Backbench Tory MPs may try and force a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.

Blair campaign will continue, No 10 insists

Brown will still campaign for potential Tony Blair presidency

Gordon Brown's efforts to campaign for Tony Blair's potential presidency of the European Commission will continue, No 10 has insisted, despite momentum moving away from the former prime minister.

Lisbon: The endgame

Tony Blair could be the first new EU president

The Lisbon treaty is edging closer and closer to becoming reality, as the future of Europe dominates Britain's domestic political scene.

Blair soundings denied by No 10

Tony Blair has been reticent about accepting candidacy

Downing Street says claims two senior civil servants are lobbying behind closed doors for Tony Blair to become EU president are nothing but "speculation".

Czech senators mount Lisbon legal challenge

Czech Republic is only EU state not to ratify Lisbon treaty

A group of Czech senators are taking their fight against the Lisbon treaty to the country's constitutional court today, in one of the last remaining obstacles to its complete ratification.

Czech president positive on Lisbon treaty

The Lisbon treaty appeared a step closer to becoming reality after the Czech Republic's president accepted an EU proposal.

Tories struggle to sell policies under shadow of Europe

Boris during his speech to conference today. The London Mayor did not address the referendum issue.

The Conservatives are desperately trying to promote their 'Get Britain Working' agenda despite persistent questions over the Lisbon treaty.

Irish vote yes to Lisbon

The Irish have voted yes on second time of asking

Ireland has voted yes to the Lisbon treaty, in a re-run of last year's referendum.

Miliband: Hague 'silly' to oppose Blair

David Miliband has attacked Conservative "partisanship" in opposing Tony Blair's potential bid to become the European Union's first president.

Blair: EU president?

Tony Blair, the first president of the EU?

An Irish 'yes' vote in today's Lisbon treaty referendum could trigger diplomatic moves to install Tony Blair as the first president of the newly reinvigorated European Union.

Cameron hints at Lisbon treaty U-turn

David Cameron has given the first indications he may not force a referendum on the Lisbon treaty if the Conservatives win power.

MEP frustrated over media coverage

Claude Moraes MEP frustrated at European parliament coverage

As Gordon Brown's speech gives the European parliament some rare coverage in the British press, a leading Labour MEP has vented his frustration about just how rare that coverage is.

Second Irish referendum confirmed

The EU has confirmed there will be a second Irish referendum on the Lisbon treaty.

Huge pressure on Brown at EU summit

Pressure on Brown as EU summit kicks off

Gordon Brown is facing severe pressure from all sides as he attends an EU summit in Brussels.

Hague: EU has ignored Ireland

The European Union (EU) has ignored Ireland's 'no' vote on the Lisbon treaty and is pushing on regardless, foreign secretary William Hague has said.

EU 'costs Britain £106,117 a minute'

EU membership costs Britain £106,117 a minute, or £55 billion this year alone, according to a eurosceptic group operating in Brussels.

Pro-Europeans hit back

Reports that the EU costs British taxpayers £106,117 a minute are put under the spotlight by pro-European groups.

Tory MEP expelled over expenses

North West Conservative MEP Den Dover has been expelled from the Tory party and looks set to face a criminal investigation after an inquiry found him guilty of expense abuses.

America 'won't change' under Obama

Hopes are high for a real change in US foreign policy under Obama

The likelihood for change in America has been downplayed by European minister Denis MacShane at a conference in Westminster today, in an effort to promote a stronger and more independent Europe.

EU staff 'totals 170,000'

EU employs far more than it claims, a think tank has said

The EU has more employees than are in the UK army, a think tank has claimed.

MI5 forced to share intelligence with EU

British spies will be forced to send their intelligence to Europe

Britain's security services will be forced to share their information with their European counterparts, under new guidelines being drawn up in Brussels.

Tory environment spokesperson faces conflict of interest claims

Caroline Jackson, Conservative MEP and party environment spokesperson, is facing questions about a conflict of interest over her relationship with various private companies.

Leaders meet for Mediterranean Union launch

The Meditarranean Union is launched in Paris

Progress towards a Middle East peace deal appears to have made the launch of the Mediterranean Union in Paris a success.

Sarkozy to visit Ireland over referendum

Mr Sarkozy plans to visit Ireland this month

Nicolas Sarkozy, French president, says he plans to travel to Ireland later in the month to find "solutions" to the country's rejection of the Lisbon treaty.