Europe has made a hash of its response to the financial crisis. Full story

In selling warships to Russia, France’s risks nourishing delusions and selling short the idea of a common EU security policy. Full story

Call for decision at next week's summit, but Germany does not rule out calling in the IMF to help Greece. Full story

EU fails to win enough support for ban at international conference. Full story

Venezuelans need the European Parliament to continue to highlight Hugo Chávez’s expropriation of property. Full story

The case for EU legislation on the rights to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings has been made clearly and in detail. Full story

A financial transaction tax would that help alleviate a range of our current crises. Full story

MEPs to vote on toning down censure, while centre-right MEP files 74 amendments to draft. Full story

Some member states fear that Catherine Ashton is seeking to diminish their role in policymaking. Full story

EU personnel to train Somali security forces. Full story