EU moving closer to crisis over rights spat
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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Thursday risked provoking an institutional crisis in the EU by defying calls from members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to dump Rocco Buttiglione, an outspoken opponent of gay and women&#39;s rights, as
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Incoming European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Thursday sought to ease conflict over his proposed executive team, as the turmoil threatened to cloud solemn ceremonies for the signing of the European Union's proposed constitution.
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EU leaders are set to discuss a new treaty on managing the bloc, amid veto threats by the UK and Poland.
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BRUSSELS, Nov 2 (IPS) - The EU is being urged to address the human rights  content of its asylum and immigration policy due to be adopted  later this week.
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The threat of a constitutional crisis hangs over the EU as MEPs vote on whether to veto the new Commission.
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The EU says a political dispute in Serbia has prompted a delay in signing a co-operation deal.
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European Union leaders headed for a showdown on Thursday over efforts to reform the bloc's creaking institutions, but chances of agreement appeared to rise after chief critic Poland softened its tone.
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EU leaders will gather in Rome today to sign an historic new constitution, but the planned celebration of European unity has been transformed into a crisis meeting over the bloc&#39;s stalled executive.
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Big battles await the EU constitution in many of the 25 countries where it must be ratified, writes the BBC's William Horsley.
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European Union leaders struggled to  narrow their differences on Thursday on a reform treaty for the  27-nation bloc and said it was too soon to tell whether they  could reach a deal at a two-day summit.
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THE European Union was thrown into political turmoil yesterday after parliamentarians forced the incoming president of the European Commission into a humiliating climbdown over his choice of commissioners.
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The European Commission says it will do more to help EU member states handle large flows of migrants.
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The European Union and Russia moved closer on thorny issues of trade and political relations at a summit here on Friday that steered clear of confrontation on major policy disputes.
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Italy moves a step closer to resolving its pensions crisis, which has been a key political issue.
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The European Union has been plunged into uncharted constitutional waters following parliamentary committee&#39;s rejection of Italy&#39;s nominee for European commissioner, Rocco Buttiglione.
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European Union leaders headed for a showdown over a bid to overhaul the bloc's institutions at a summit starting on Thursday although chances for a deal seemed to be growing after chief critic Poland softened its tone.
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BRUSSELS, Feb 1 (IPS) - The European Union's decision to restore  diplomatic ties with Cuba Monday has angered human rights and  press groups.