’Tis the season to buy less

 * U.S. shoppers seek bargains, Britons affected by weather, as Cypriots spend less * ’Tis the season to be merry, but not so for retailers around the world who have seen a

UK no longer advocates for EU enlargement

The UK used to be the greatest advocate of EU enlargement. But now its prime minister David Cameron wants to introduce new control mechanisms vis-à-vis future EU member countries. EurActiv Serbia contributed

Schulz: Door is still open for Ukraine

European Parliament President Martin Schulz has reaffirmed the EU's position that the door remains open to Ukraine after its decision to put on hold its EU association process last month in favour

Germany brings Ukraine relations to EU summit table

Germany's new Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier yesterday (17 December) criticised both Russia and the EU in their tug of war regarding Ukraine. In the meantime, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich obtained massive Russian