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Cameron Vows To Secure Britain's Place In Europe

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 28.06.2012 | UK

David Cameron has vowed to win safeguards for Britain's place in Europe while keeping out of the latest EU summit efforts to restore eurozone credibil...

We Have Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself

Iain Anderson | Posted 08.08.2012 | UK Politics
Iain Anderson

I've been conferencing in Copenhagen this week with the global banking elite. Despite the huge and urgent stresses on the global economic system - the presence of some of the key leaders in the sector has been impressive.

Secretary Clinton: Time to Keep a Promise on Iran Opposition

Ryszard Czarnecki | Posted 18.04.2012 | UK Politics
Ryszard Czarnecki

When Secretary of State Clinton and all the NATO foreign and defense ministers convene in Brussels today, they will have one issue topping their agenda: the tumultuous, fragile situation in Afghanistan. With the deadline to withdraw from Afghanistan fast approaching, the enigma of finding a lasting solution has become even more perplexing.

Acid Attack Victim Faces Ex-Lover In Court

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 13.03.2012 | UK

A woman left disfigured after her ex-lover sprayed her in the face with acid has faced her attacker in a Brussels court. Patricia Lefranc spent th...

Low Key EU Summit: Tired Europe Mired in Crisis and Recession or Rebounding?

Kirsty Hughes | Posted 02.05.2012 | UK Politics
Kirsty Hughes

There are many questions and much political and social discontent to come as the EU struggles to emerge from this crisis in any positive way. Europe's leaders will need a lot more energy and some much bigger and better ideas on growth - and on the EU's role in the world - if future summits are to convince anyone that Europe is rebounding rather than staggering on.

PICTURES: Clean Up Begins In Athens As EU Welcomes Austerity Vote

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 13.02.2012 | UK

Clean up crews have begun clearing the rubble from Athens' streets in the wake of last night's violent riots, as the EU welcomed a Greek parliament vo...

Cameron To The EU: Stop Tinkering And Take Bold Economic Action

PA | Posted 26.03.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron will tell Europe today that it must be "bolder" if it is to shake off its economic woes. The Prime Minister will urge the European Un...

Cameron To Attempt Significant Reforms Of European Court Of Human Rights

The Huffington Post UK | Chris Wimpress | Posted 25.01.2012 | UK Politics

David Cameron is seeking to change the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) so that it no longer serves as an automatic last resort for criminals, in...

Strike Set To Cause Christmas Travel Chaos on Eurostar

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 22.12.2011 | UK

A strike by public sector workers in Belgium may cause Christmas chaos for travellers using the high speed train line Eurostar. The Eurostar servic...

European Parliamentary Wrap: Climate Change, Cleaner Motorbikes and Bonuses

European Parliament Web Team | Posted 11.02.2012 | UK Politics
European Parliament Web Team

European Union, two words that provoke a Marmite reaction in the British media and public- you either like it or loathe it.

Eurosceptics' Appetite is Unquenchable

Stuart Bonar | Posted 11.02.2012 | UK Politics
Stuart Bonar

At a Commons debate ahead of the European Council meeting, one Eurosceptic MP suggested that negotiating within the EU was like the deals that the British pre-war prime minister Neville Chamberlain did with Hitler.

Conservatives Are No Longer Divided on Europe

Tim Bale | Posted 11.02.2012 | UK Politics
Tim Bale

The idea that David Cameron has much to learn from Neil Kinnock will seem far-fetched, indeed laughable to most Conservatives, especially those who believe that they have scored a huge victory by 'wielding the veto'.

Britain's Future in the EU

Margot James | Posted 08.02.2012 | UK Politics
Margot James

The Prime Minister's actions at Brussels took a great deal of courage. He and the Foreign Secretary have been true to their convictions and the use of the veto is historic. We now need to take stock before launching any more salvoes. Relations with other member states do matter over the long term.

Who Put the Euro in David Cameron?

David Schneider | Posted 07.02.2012 | UK Politics
David Schneider

For me, it's clear. It doesn't matter how rich you are, the consequences of not being in Europe can be a devastating blow. Just ask Manchester City.

Farmers Reporting Bumper Brussels Sprout Crop This Christmas

Huffington Post | Alastair Plumb | Posted 08.12.2011 | UK Comedy

Britain has been enjoying such unseasonably mild weather of late - until the recent cold snap, at least - that farmers are looking at a bumper crop of...

British Bulldog Or Damp Squib? Cameron Set For Summit Battle

PA | Posted 08.12.2011 | UK Politics

David Cameron faces a Franco-German steamroller, determined to push through sweeping financial changes in Europe and restore the stability of the sing...

The UK Needs an Agenda for Brussels

Iain Anderson | Posted 04.02.2012 | UK
Iain Anderson

So Angela Merkel is set to table a new EU Treaty in Brussels on Friday. A new Treaty means a new kind of EU - one set to bind together the 17 eurozone members ever more tightly.

Brussels Bans Toys - Safety First or Spoilsport Law?

Chris Green | Posted 02.01.2012 | UK Lifestyle
Chris Green

Christmas stockings look likely to be a little lighter this year due to a new EU ruling on toy safety. Many traditional toys are being banned because ...

Cameron: London Is 'Under Constant Attack' From Brussels

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | Posted 27.12.2011 | UK Politics

The rift between David Cameron and eurozone leaders is set to widen following comments from the prime minister criticising the European Union for push...

Eurozone Deal 'Exceeds Expectations' But Questions Remain

Huffington Post UK | Peter Guest | Posted 27.12.2011 | UK

Herman van Rompuy, the European Council president, was keen to manage expectations on Thursday morning, saying that the agreement thrashed out by euro...

Leaders Reach Three-Pronged Agreement To Save Eurozone

BBC | Posted 26.12.2011 | UK

European leaders have reached a "three-pronged" agreement which they say is vital to resolving the region's massive debt crisis. After marathon tal...

Hurry up Europe - The Clock is Ticking

Iain Anderson | Posted 25.12.2011 | UK Politics
Iain Anderson

I'm sitting in Brussels today for the EU Summit and it feels like the eyes of the world are on this city... and they are.

European Parliament "Iran Delegation" Plans Shameful Trip To Tehran

Siavosh Rajizadeh | Posted 19.12.2011 | UK Politics
Siavosh Rajizadeh

European Parliament's delegation for relations with Iran is planning to pay a five-day visit to Tehran at the end of this month. The request for this...

EU Summit Crucial To Solving Crisis, Says Osborne

PA | Posted 15.12.2011 | UK Politics

Eurozone leaders must take "impressive" action next weekend to get a grip on the crisis wracking the global economy, George Osborne said. The Chanc...

David Cameron Under Party Pressure Over EU Vote

PA | Posted 18.11.2011 | UK Politics

David Cameron is facing growing pressure from within the Tory ranks to stage a referendum on Britain's future in the Europe Union. Mark Pritchard, ...