Agreement with European Parliament paves the way for the creation of four European supervisory bodies. Full story

Commission fails in bid to get postal firm to repay €572 million in state aid to the German government. Full story

On the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is the EU living up to its commitments? Full story

> Around 30 senior staff to be appointed, but legal issues delay efforts to fill posts in Brussels. Full story

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

Pakistan included on informal summit agenda as Kristalina Georgieva calls for more aid money. 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

Spain joins Italy in objection to proposal but Belgium wants a deal before end of the year. Full story

European commissioner for humanitarian aid tells MEPs that aid budget is stretched to the limit. Full story

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