Here you will find a selection of recent speeches, statements and press conferences in which UK ministers discuss issues effecting the UK and the EU.

Mandelson: A different Europe for a new economic era
6 November 2009
Speaking at the Bruegel think-tank in Brussels today, Business Secretary and former EU Trade Commissioner Lord Mandelson set out what he sees as the challenges facing Europe.

EU's next big project an 'environmental union'
10 September 2009
In a commentary sent to EurActiv, UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband calls on EU leaders to show more ambition in their efforts to close a new UN-sponsored climate treaty this December and suggests that EU countries embark on a new "environmental union".

The start of Sweden's EU Presidency
1 July 2009
Baroness Kinnock, Minister for Europe, spoke at a reception at the Guildhall to mark the start of Sweden's EU Presidency.

Roadmap to Copenhagen
26 June 2009
The Prime Minister delivered a speech on the Roadmap to Copenhagen manifesto on the challenge of climate change and development.

European renewal amidst global adversity
23 June 2009
David Miliband delivered a speech on 23 June 2009 in Warsaw, Poland, during his first visit to the country as Foreign Secretary.

The Challenge of Europe
18 June 2009
Minister for Europe Glenys Kinnock spoke about the challenges Europe faces during a speech at Chatham House on Thursday 18 June.

Nuclear energy without proliferation
17 March 2009
Gordon Brown has called for a 'global nuclear bargain for our times' to balance the twin needs of securing civil nuclear power for all nations and avoiding nuclear proliferation.

Climate change: implications for defence and security
17 March 2009
Foreign Office Minister, Bill Rammell, delivered a speech on the global efforts to tackle climate change during his visit to Japan

European day for the victims of terrorism
11 March 2009
Minister for Europe Caroline Flint welcomed the fifth European day for the victims of terrorism on 11 March

Low Carbon Economy is Route to Recovery
30 January 2009
The Prime Minister has stressed the importance of cooperation between governments and the private sector in tackling climate change despite the current economic recession

UK secures balanced fisheries deal
19 December 2008
UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has welcomed a European Union agreement which will see British fishermen gain quota increases while taking action to protect stocks and cut waste

60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
10 December 2008
The Foreign Secretary, David Miliband marked the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Finnish Foreign Minister visit to the UK
20 November 2008
Foreign Secretary David Miliband met the Finnish Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb on Thursday 20 November. After the meeting they took part in a joint press conference.

Press conference in London with Gordon Brown and Jose Manuel Barroso
17 November 2008
Transcript of the press conference given by Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, and the President of the European Commission, Mr Jose Manuel Barroso 

UK Fisheries Minister urges action on cod
17 November 2008
UK Fisheries Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has called on the European Commission and other countries to work together for better management of vital fish stocks

Foreign Secretary at the ASEM Summit, Beijing
25 October 2008
The Foreign Secretary was in Beijing from 24-26 October, for the Asia Europe Summit (ASEM) and an external bilateral programme.

Why does Europe matter to the UK?
23 October 2008
Europe Minister, Caroline Flint, delivered a speech to Leeds University on 23 October, focusing on why Europe matters to the UK.

UK supports vulnerable Georgians
22 October 2008
DFID speech on donor's conference for Georgia

Press Conference with the Foreign Secretary at the EU Council
16 October 2008
The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Miliband held a press conference following the close of the EU Council held in Brussels on 15 and 16 October.

Sky News Interview during European Council
16 October 2008
Foreign Secretary, David Miliband, spoke to Sky News on 16 October 2008 while he attended the European Council in Brussels.