Germany offers third gender option, but advocates say not enough
Germany on Friday became the first European country to allow babies born with characteristics of both sexes to be registered as neither male nor female, but advocates urged further reforms.
French minister rounds on 'undemocratic' EU
A French minister has blamed the European Union for fuelling the recent resurgence of the far-right Front National (FN) in France by exerting too much pressure on democratically elected governments.
President Nazarbayev meets Jose Manuel Barroso
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev had talks with chairman of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso.
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister meets Jose Manuel Barroso
Kazakhstan Prime-Minister Serik Akhmetov had a meeting with Chairman of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso.
Brussels expected to up pressure for economic reform
The European Commission is expected on Wednesday to increase the pressure on several countries, particularly France, to speed up structural reforms seen as the only reliable way to boost growth and job creation.
Head of European Commission Barroso to visit Kazakhstan in June
Chairman of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso will render a visit to Kazakhstan in June.
Barroso assures US of Europe's 'strong' economy
The president of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, called on the United States Friday to not underestimate Europe's economic strength.
EU to sanction states in bid to streamline air traffic
The European Commission plans to sanction EU members to nudge them into action on efforts to create a pan-European airspace that would cut costs and delays.
Chinese and EU solar makers at war over dumping
A host of EU solar makers haved called on the European Commission to probe alleged dumping practices by its Chinese rivals, as Beijing warned an investigation could trigger a trade war.