EU gets Belgian president and British foreign minister

Europe's quest to establish a more democratic regime came to a climax when Belgian Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy was appointed as the top official.

UN seeks to spur climate talks

China and the US will seek to revive stalled negotiations on a new pact to combat global warming at a UN summit on Tuesday.

Barroso secures new term as head of EU executive

European Commission President José Manuel Barroso secured a second five-year term on Wednesday in a vote at the European Parliament.

European Parliament set to return Barroso to top job

After months of wrangling, the European Parliament is set on Wednesday to return Jose Manuel Barroso to the EU's most high-profile post.

European Parliament to vote on Barroso

The European Parliament agreed on Thursday to vote next week on José Manuel Barroso's bid for a second term as European Commission president.