· Denmark takes chair of Council of Ministers
Economic recovery is main priority of new presidency
· Eurozone summit proclaims bail-out fund of €1 trillion
Leaders agree in principle on strengthening EFSF. Banks to take 50% hair-cut on Greek bonds.
● What they agreed

· EU discussing Finland-Greece deal
Requirement for collateral from other countries could delay finalisation of Greece's €109 billion bail-out.
· The paper clip, 18 August
The newspapers continue their look at proposals put forward by the leaders of France and Germany to strengthen the eurozone.
· Block on border-free travel for Romania and Bulgaria
Interior ministers of France and Germany say east European states not ready for border-free travel.
· EU imposes travel ban on Côte d’Ivoire president
Additional sanctions being prepared as Gbagbo refuses to step down.
· Liberals aim to maintain MEP numbers in elections
European Liberal, Democrat and Reform Party aims to win around 75 seats in the June polls.
· Danish PM says no to early referenda on opt-outs
Lars Løkke Rasmussen says government will continue to work for the abolition of EU opt-outs.
· Transport drives emissions up
Bridging the gap between the EU’s climate change goals and the pollution from transport is a huge challenge.
· Parliament predicted to lean to the left after elections
Political scientists forecast Socialist gains but EPP-ED staying as biggest group.
· Ivanov wins Macedonia election
Landslide victory for ruling party candidate.
· Anger at new banking secrecy list
OECD list includes Austria, Luxembourg and Switzerland; all three hit out at decision.
· Airport slots plan may be grounded by MEPs
Proposal to suspend the ‘use it or lose it’ rule; low-cost carriers and airports criticise plan.
· No deal on telecoms package
Negotiators fail to reach agreement on reform to regulations; France and Italy oppose amendments.
· MEPs back cross-border healthcare plan
Committee supports proposal but Socialists withhold their support.
· Congestion charging plan faces delay
Transport ministers to discuss Czech compromise deal on 'Eurovignette' law.
· EU's climate change policies under attack
WWF accuses EU leaders of breaking international agreement; Environment commissioner defends targets.
· Union leader calls for better flexicurity terms
John Monks, of ETUC, says governments need to look at the implications of people changing jobs.
· MEPs block trade deal with Turkmenistan
Parliament postpones vote indefinitely; seeks promises on human rights
· South Korean trade deal 'close to being finalised'
Hopes are high of agreement at G20.
· Bid to secure agreement on patent regime
Commission calls for unified system; concerns over use of different languages.
· MEPs strike energy market deal
Industry committee drops demand for full unbundling in bid to secure support of member states.
· German telecoms bid blocked
Commission and some member states oppose 'risk-sharing' agreements.
· 'No additional economic stimulus measures'
EU leaders to hold informal summit in May to discuss plans to support employment.
· 'Positive' first talks with new US trade representative
EU import ban on US beef top of agenda.