Up till now, rules on invoicing value-added tax (VAT) have been so complicated that they have hampered the use of electronic invoices in trading across borders. To allow... more »

Stop biodiversity loss

All over the world, biological diversity - the variety of ecosystems, species and genes - remains under severe threat. If mankind continues with "business as usual", the... more »

Safer flying

As a mode of transport, flying is one of the safest. To make it even safer, any accident must be investigated thoroughly and independently. New EU rules for the investigation... more »

Combating violence against women

The Spanish presidency has made it one of its priorities to focus on the prevention and eradication of violence against women. It was therefore a highly symbolic gesture when... more »

The 3000th meeting of the Council

The Council of the European Union held its 3000th regular meeting on Monday 8 March 2010. The meeting, in the Council's "Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer... more »

Green light for green vehicles

In order to overcome the economic crisis and return to growth, European industry needs to become more innovative and eco-efficient, for example by developing electric cars.... more »