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The UK's business secretary is not afraid to take on the City. Late on 10 May 2010, Liberal Democrat members of the UK's parliament and party officials met to decide whether...

Twice in the past, a British ‘No' has pushed European monetary union forward. At the European Union summit on 8-9 December, British Prime Minister David Cameron vented...

But former foreign minister says UK veto on treaty change leaves UK “in a mess”. Senior UK government officials and UK Conservative MEPs have rallied around a decision by...

Who will take charge of the European Conservatives and Reformists group? The leadership of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group is up for grabs again. Jan...

UK's prime minister pledges to stick up for Britain's national interest; fears tough stance could slow treaty talks. David Cameron, the UK's prime minister, has questioned...

The Czech prime minister seemed a good choice for many, but has lost a great deal of support. When Petr Necas became the Czech prime minister in June 2010, many rejoiced...

Leader of the European Conservatives and Reforminsts says the group can now focus on its anti-federalist priorities. The new leader of the European Conservatives and...

UK's Kirkhope loses out to central European for second time. Jan Zahradil, a Czech MEP from the Civic Democrats (ODS), has been elected as leader of the European...

David Cameron gets his EVaward. Better late than never, Timothy Kirkhope, the leader of the UK Conservative MEPs, last week delivered to 10 Downing Street the EVaward that...

Problems for the European Conservatives and Reformists. More unrest in the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group after Michal Kaminski tendered his resignation...

Law and Justice Party MEPs face a rough ride at home. Michal Kaminski, the leader of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group in the European Parliament, is...

Former European Commissioner is still in demand. Leon Brittan, the former European commissioner for trade, will next week take up a six-month appointment as an adviser on...

Formation of a government remains at least three weeks away. The clear outlines of a three-party, centre-right coalition emerged from the Czech general election on 28-29...

Coalition politics have obliged the British Conservatives to soften their stance towards the European Union, but appearances may flatter. The formation of the new British...

New agriculture minister says financial crisis may lead to backing for reform plans. Tight government budgets in the wake of the financial crisis will increase support for...

Nick Clegg, a former MEP, to be deputy prime minister; William Hague, a Eurosceptic, to serve as foreign minister. David Cameron, the leader of the UK Conservatives, will...

Whatever the colour of its next government, the UK will find the old approach to the EU will no longer work. To the continental gut, the menu was not exactly appetising. A...

Coalition agreement says the UK will be 'a positive participant' in Europe. The UK's Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government has agreed a common position on...

Leader of the UK Conservatives seeks support from the Liberal Democrats in bid to form new government. David Cameron, the leader of the UK Conservatives, has offered to make...

Denmark's foreign minister has been described as the 'ideal conservative politician'. Lene Espersen, Denmark's foreign minister, describes herself as the country's...