17/04/2008 - Environment, consumers and health - Consumers - Consumer protection and rights

European consumers better protected than ever before thanks to improved national surveillance, says annual RAPEX report.

16/04/2008 - Environment, consumers and health - Health

The world's heaviest drinking region acts to put a stop to alcohol abuse as figures show disturbing trends.

15/04/2008 - EU explained - Civil Society

Thriving civil society bodies are a sign of a healthy democracy and help defend your interests in the EU.

12/03/2008 - Science and technology - Research

Europe's leading scientists honoured for groundbreaking research into everything from dark energy and black holes to killer T-cells and food-borne pathogens.

11/04/2008 - Employment and social rights - Employment and social policy

'Yes' says latest report on the social impact of the EU's growing economic integration with the outside world.

11/03/2008 - EU explained - Governance

The EU agencies need a robust framework to match their important role in the decision-making process.

10/04/2008 - Science and technology - Research

Turning research results into commercial success – EU needs to improve its record.EU calls on members to capitalise on research results and proposes joint approach.

10/03/2008 - Environment, consumers and health - Consumers - Consumer protection and rights

Most effective European consumer campaign recognised for raising awareness on consumer rights.

09/04/2008 - External relations and foreign affairs - Humanitarian aid

EU urges members to step up the volume and effectiveness of their development aid.

07/08/2008 - EU explained - EU Institutions

Blogs not only provide direct access to commissioners - they also reveal a more personal side to the EU’s top officials.

04/08/2008 - Transport and travel - Tourism

Taking a holiday in Europe this summer? Going off for a week of sun and sightseeing is so much more straightforward than it used to be.

30/07/2008 - Environment, consumers and health - Health

Popularity of cannabis waning among the young.

29/07/2008 - Agriculture, fisheries and food - Fisheries

EU countries launch joint sea patrols in fight against overfishing of endangered species.

24/07/2008 - External relations and foreign affairs - Enlargement

The two countries are told to put more effort into judicial reform and tackling corruption, in latest progress reports

23/07/2008 - Culture, education and youth - Culture

New commission proposal seeks to ensure performers still benefit financially from their earliest records, long after they first went on sale.

22/07/2008 - -

The EU has some of the widest-ranging anti-discrimination legislation in the world. But sometimes it takes more than laws to drive the message home.

17/07/2008 - Environment, consumers and health - Consumers - Consumer protection and rights

Commission announces crackdown on ring tone scams and high charges for text messaging and mobile websurfing across EU borders.

16/07/2008 - Environment, consumers and health - Environment

A package of new measures will encourage manufacturers to make more eco-friendly goods and make sure shoppers can spot them.

15/07/2008 - -

Minimum tax EU countries must levy on cigarette and tobacco sales would rise gradually under proposal aimed at reducing smoking and smuggling.

14/07/2008 - Environment, consumers and health - Health

For many, water and sun are what summer is all about - it can be easy to forget the dangers.