Press releases

Here you will find relevant press releases and news relating to the work of the UK government and the EU.

Recent news and events

Minister for Europe, Chris Bryant, is visiting Madrid 13 November 2009

Minister for Europe, Chris Bryant, is visiting Madrid this week for a series of meetings covering key items on the European agenda including Spain's forthcoming presidency of the EU

Minister for Europe Chris Bryant outlined the agenda items that are due to be discussed at the forthcoming GAERC on 10-11 December 11 November 2009

The Minister for Europe (Chris Bryant): The General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) will be held on 16/17 November in Brussels.

Role of carbon trading in COP15 05 November 2009

Carbon trading will play an important role in tackling global warming, British officials said as they responded to fears that plans to expand carbon markets would lead to financial speculation.

EU-US climate Summit signals Copenhagen confidence 04 November 2009

Europe and the United States have unveiled a new era of energy cooperation between the two blocs as their leaders told a press conference that they had held a 'very productive' meeting on climate change ahead of the Copenhagen conference.

EU-US Summit 03 November 2009

The momentum towards agreeing the key elements of a global deal on tackling climate change shifted to the US today (3 Nov) as President Barack Obama hosted a summit with European Union leaders.