Bush in Europe
I WAS glad not to be in Brussels during the visit of President George Bush. Since last year, I have rented a flat within walking distance of the European Parliament.
Horse races in Portugal
Contributed by Gonçalo Figueira Every so often newspapers come out with headlines announcing âThe horse races are coming!â At first sight, it does not seem exciting news â horse races
Exciting times ahead
TURKEY has been trying to join the EU for years. It is a full member of every major Europe-wide institution â except the European Union. This Christmas, it was finally
Time to look at your pension
THE NEW pensionsâ simplification regulations in the UK, which come into force from April 6 2006, are expected to be an enormous boon for Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs), exploiting
EU REPORT
DurĂŁo Barrosoâs EU Commission has finally taken office amid a new row over one of its members, the French transport commissioner, Jacques Barrot, who failed to reveal a conviction for
Experts argue EU enlargement vital
European enlargement, immigration and Turkey topped the agenda of a two-day international conference at the Gulbenkian last week. Portuguese President, Jorge Sampaio, and the Gulbenkian Foundation President, EmĂlio Rui Vilar,
Barroso hails âLisbon strategyâ
Former Portuguese Prime Minister, DurĂŁo Barroso, has sought to restore what he calls the European Commissionâs âcapacity for leadershipâ. The newly appointed EU Commission President, due to take over from
Immigration & Asylum
The twin issues of immigration and asylum are rising up the political agenda fast back home in the UK. So is the growth of the British National Party. Its racist
New EU Commission in place
European Commission President, JosĂ© Manuel DurĂŁo Barroso, has unveiled his executive, describing it as a heavyweight team that would put economic growth at the heart of the agenda. The Residentâs
Barroso impresses
Former Portuguese Prime Minister, José Manuel Durão Barroso, has been confirmed as the new head of the European Commission. Out of 732 members eligible to vote, 413 were in favour,