Commission wants rapid deal with Council and MEPs as the EU expects surge in number of PNR requests. Full story

Foreign policy chief 'closely involved' in talks, despite being in China. Full story

The European Union’s efforts to protect the natural world beyond its borders will be on display next week, but will also be criticised for a lack of ambition. Full story

Money would help former staff at Dutch semiconductor firm. Full story

Only Greece still in recession. Full story

Ban Ki-moon appoints European climate commissioner to new panel on sustainability. Full story

EU’s competition authorities say they are investigating producers operating in a number of countries. Full story

Developing countries could lose access to life-saving medicines, campaigners warn. Full story

The Italian government has launched an attack on the language regime proposed by the European Commission for an EU-wide patent. Full story

While some eastern European states are doing remarkably well in the current economic climate, others face a very uncertain future. Full story