The European Commission has just approved a genetically modified crop for cultivation in the EU, its first such decision in 12 years. Magda Stoczkiewicz says the decision flouts the public will, while Willy De Greef argues it is an important step forward.

• 11 March 2010

German finance minister backs proposals, but central bank chief disagrees.

• 11 March 2010

TALLINN - The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), an arm of the Council of Europe, has lambasted Estonia for the large number of non-citizens in the country. The ECRI sa...

• 11 March 2010

RIGA - The International Monetary Fund is advising Latvia to increase its assessed property valuations, after the group’s technical mission determined that the assessed property values in maj...

• 11 March 2010

Commission to look into proposed deal between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia.

• 10 March 2010

China's exports surged 46% in February, figures show, raising hopes of a strong recovery in global trade.

• 10 March 2010

The US eases sanctions on Iran, Cuba and Sudan to allow the export of web services that help the spread of information.

• 8 March 2010

AIG sells an insurance group to rival MetLife for $15.5bn, as it continues to raise funds to pay off a federal bail-out.

• 8 March 2010