Former municipal affairs minister takes over from Matti Vanhanen. Full story

Matti Vanhanen steps down after seven years as leader. Full story

Parliament’s group leaders warn member states ahead of summit not to exclude EU institutions from financial-crisis solutions. Full story

New Flemish Alliance leader says splitting Belgium along linguistic lines would not lead to conflict. Full story

The unorthodox act of political courage on the part of David Cameron and Nick Clegg could prove revolutionary. Full story

Liberal Democrats lead in the opinion polls, while Balkenende is unlikely to make up ground on rivals. Full story

Poland’s prime minister becomes the second Pole to win European prize. Full story

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Report says more deeply integrated market is the best source of economic growth available to the EU. Full story

Ruling coalition loses majority, talks on new government expected to be difficult. Full story