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India's refusal to condemn the Syrian regime is the latest example of how it differs from the EU on major international questions.

EU looking at changes to its aid policies as the world's poorest states are increasingly unable to cope. Last week (20 May), the European Union pledged €54.5 million to...

NATO allies told all members must contribute. Hillary Clinton, the United States secretary of state, has warned the European members of NATO against making excessive cuts in...

Measures could generate €100m a year in additional exports. The European Commission has proposed trade preferences for Pakistan worth around €300 million over...

Suspension of trade tariffs aimed at helping flood-stricken country. The European Commission will today (7 October) propose that the European Union suspend for three years...

Additional €80 million for flood relief. The European Commission has pledged an additional €80 million for flood relief in Pakistan, bringing the Commission's...

Temporary reduction of duties on certain exports. EU leaders agreed to grant Pakistan a temporary reduction of duties on certain exports to help it deal with the aftermath...

MEPs split on deal, with three groups voting against. The European Parliament has approved an agreement that obliges the Pakistani government to readmit nationals found to...

Disappointing outcome of extra meeting as diplomats say summit was badly prepared. ● Roma row overshadows summit ● Governance reforms put on hold, again ● EU...

Import duties to be lowered in bid to help Pakistan's recovery from floods. ● EU agrees trade pact with South Korea ● EU leaders to discuss relations with...

Hopes Italy will agree South Korea free-trade deal EU leaders and foreign ministers meet in Brussels tomorrow to discuss how to strengthen relations with its strategic...

European Commission asked to prepare proposal in time for Thursday's summit. EU foreign ministers on Friday (10 September) asked Karel De Gucht, the European commissioner...

Foreign ministers meet in Brussels for their informal summit. EU member states' foreign ministers are to discuss the Union's response to the recent floods in Pakistan and...

A leading MEP sets out what the EU can do for Pakistan. In the aftermath of the flooding that hit Pakistan, one really must try and see things from the perspective of the...

The EU must improve its political response to crises and not just its ability to deliver aid. Is the European Union good at saving lives? This year, Haiti's earthquake,...

Pakistan included on informal summit agenda as Kristalina Georgieva calls for more aid money. In the aftermath of the devastating floods that hit Pakistan in August, EU...

European commissioner for humanitarian aid tells MEPs that aid budget is stretched to the limit. Kristalina Georgieva, the European commissioner for humanitarian aid, said...

Aid commissioner tours worst-hit parts of the country as aid agencies warn that more money will be needed. The European Union's promises of emergency aid to help the victims...

Pledges an additional €30 million in emergency aid to help flood victims. The European Union is providing another €30 million in aid for flood victims in Pakistan....

French president offers jets and ships for relief effort French President Nicolas Sarkozy has written to the European Commission calling on the EU to launch a mission to...