The stress-test exercise has been criticised as too soft, but it did bring some benefits. Full story

The performance of Sweden and Estonia during the crisis demonstrates the wisdom of controlling public spending. Full story

Excited official celebrates in style. Full story

Working accord might help institutional relations and governments were ‘unaware’ of Parliament’s new powers. Full story

Spain's presidency of the Council of Ministers got off to a shaky start but got better. Full story

Spain looks to open new chapters with Turkey, which implement food-safety reforms. Full story

EU leaders outline measures and principles intended to boost the markets’ confidence in the EU’s banking sector and national finances. Full story

Zapatero to tell EU partners that he is doing enough to ward off a crisis. Full story

This misguided obsession may encourage excessive co-ordination of economic policy. Full story

Spain's compromise text wins backing of member states. Full story