G8 leaders focus on trade and the economy, taxation and business corruption at annual meeting – 17 and 18 June.

Proposal would extend EU rules on mandatory exchange of personal financial information to cover all income.

Action plan tackles fall in demand, environmental challenges and unfair competition with focus on cost-cutting and innovation.

The number and availability of new types of drugs continued to rise in 2012, challenging EU efforts to combat illegal drugs and reduce addiction.

European experts seek to fine-tune EU approach to environmental protection at annual Brussels meeting – 4-7 June.

Package of recommendations for 23 EU countries, as well as the eurozone, which offers guidance on budgetary and economic policies for 2013-14

President Barroso welcomed the commitment at European Council to make progress on energy policy and tax evasion and fraud.

Iceland’s Harpa, a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavik, wins the 2013 Mies van der Rohe award for contemporary architecture.

New measures would give all Europeans a legal right to a basic bank account anywhere in the EU – and make switching to another provider easier.

Commission calls for significant progress on completing the internal energy market and tackling growing tax fraud and evasion ahead of leaders’ meeting.

New proposals would remove remaining obstacles to living, working and shopping anywhere in the EU.

The economy is projected to return to growth in the second half of 2013. However, annual GDP is forecast to contract by 0.1% in the EU and 0.4% in the eurozone.

Europe’s open day is a time to reflect on the EU’s achievements – and look at how to make it work better for everyone. Join in the debates, events and activities for all ages.

New proposals would make it even easier for Europeans to go and work in another EU country.

Video streaming over the internet has given people more choice of TV programmes and movies – we need your thoughts on an EU approach so everyone can benefit.

Strategy would coordinate EU countries’ responses to the impact of global warming on local communities.

The 27 winners of the EU's annual translation contest receive their awards today in Brussels.

EU-wide standards for environmental claims would increase trust in the growing market for green products and allow shoppers to make informed choices.

Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in many European countries, according to data published today. The accompanying report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) confirms an initial assessment published earlier this year, showing 12 EU Member States exceeded limits under the National Emissions Ceilings (NEC) Directive in 2010.

At last week’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, delegates did not agree to any ambitious treaties or deadlines for dealing with pressing issues such as climate change, food and water scarcity. However, there were many positive signs for the future global environment.

Europeans are buying cars that are more efficient. Average carbon dioxide emissions per kilometre continue to fall in Europe, according to preliminary figures released today. The 2011 data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) also show that car manufacturers are mostly on track to meeting European Union (EU) targets.

This week the Rio de Janeiro summit on sustainable development will open. Rio+20 is an opportunity to look back at changes in our environment since the first Earth Summit in 1992, and also a time to look to the future, re-evaluating the way our economies and our societies depend on the environment and natural resources.