Member states are failing badly when it comes to implementing legislation. Full story

Economy and Europe 2020 strategy top agenda of one-day summit. Full story

The EU should heed the insights of IKEA’s founder while it sets up its diplomatic corps. Full story

Leaders back Europe 2020 aims, but no targets for education and tackling poverty. Full story

Officials say meeting commitments to join the European Convention on Human Rights will be a long process. Full story

Carl Bildt says member states were not consulted before João Vale de Almeida was named head of the EU’s delegation in the US. Full story

Last week’s informal European Council points towards stronger economic governance, despite uncertainty about what shape this will take and opposition from some EU leaders. Full story

Head of human rights watchdog foresees difficulties in establishing a legal relationship between the EU and the European Convention on Human Rights. Full story

Lisbon treaty increases number of MEPs by 18 amid growing opposition to French plan. Full story

Carrots, budget reform and some basic education are better tools. Full story