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Phantom MEPs cause political 'nightmare' [FR] [DE]

The increase in the number of lawmakers in the European Parliament, prompted by the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, is causing major headaches across the EU, with massive uncertainty surrounding the timing of the 18 new MEPs taking office.

Tory MEPs quit over Cameron's EU policy

Two Tory frontbenchers in the European Parliament have announced their resignation from EU positions after Conservative leader David Cameron announced he would drop plans to hold a referendum on the EU's Lisbon Treaty should he come to power next year.

Hungary nominates economist to EU Commission [FR]

UK Conservatives vow to fight back after Lisbon setback [DE]

Klaus signs, Lisbon Treaty fully ratified

Klaus expected to sign Lisbon 'within days' [FR]

Tories concede Lisbon Treaty referendum unlikely [FR] [DE]

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Choosing 'Mr(s). Europe'

The Treaty of Lisbon, expected to enter into force in late 2009, introduces two new European top jobs: a high-profile president who will chair EU summit meetings for a two-and-a-half year term and a revamped foreign policy chief. (read more)

The new European Commission [FR] [DE]

The selection of a new European Commission, never the simplest of political tasks, will this year be more complex than ever. (read more)

The 'Treaty of Lisbon' [FR] [DE]

EU leaders believe the Lisbon Treaty will rejuvenate the decision-making apparatus of the EU institutions, making the functioning of the 27-member Union more efficient and democratic. (read more)

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