German gambling restrictions breach European Union law, the EU’s highest court rules

The European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, highlights unemployment as a major challenge, in his first “state of the union” speech.

The European Union agrees to reform financial supervision, with new agencies to oversee banks, insurers and financial markets.

The European Union agrees to reform financial supervision, with new agencies to oversee banks, insurers and financial markets.

The European Central Bank raises its forecast for eurozone growth for this year and next year, and keeps interest rates on hold.