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Foreign Secretary William Hague said he is disappointed by Belarus' decision to recall their Ambassadors to Poland and the EU in response to further EU sanctions being imposed on the country yesterday.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed yesterday's recommendation by the EU General Affairs Council to grant Serbia EU Candidate Status, and to further enhance cooperation with Kosovo.
Minister for Europe David Lidington: Europe needs to adapt in order to prosper from the economic realities of the 21st Century.
Minister for Europe David Lidington spoke about how the EU can prioritise growth, at an event hosted by the Lisbon Council in Brussels on 27 February 2012.
Mr Matthew Johnson has been appointed the UK's Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.
Spanish Prime Minister Rajoy welcomed to Downing Street, accompanies PM on Crossrail visit.
Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell outlined UK support for action to address the crisis in the Eurozone during a debate in the House of Lords on 16 February.
Minister for Europe David Lidington is visiting Edinburgh today to give evidence to the European and External Relations Committee.
Prime minister David Cameron and President Nicholas Sarkozy held a press conference after the UK-France Summit.
Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the approval of a new Government for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On the Cabinet, Queen's speech, economy, Informal European Council, bankers' bonuses, welfare reform bill and the Falklands.
Speech given by Minister for Europe, David Lidington, at the New Economy Forum, Madrid, Spain on the 1st February 2012
"Countries right across Europe need bold action to recover their economic dynamism, to get to grips with their debts and to secure growth and jobs for the future."
"My message to other leaders was clear: we've got to be bold and decisive."
Minister for Europe David Lidington has updated Parliament on the outcomes of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 23 January.
Extra summit called by President Van Rompuy to focus discussion on growth and competitiveness
"The Prime Minister emphasised the need for bold action to restore Europe's competitiveness"
Prime Minister’s Spokesperson on Chris Huhne, open primaries, stamp prices, regulation of lobbyists, the Eurozone and benefits.
The conversation focussed on preparations for the upcoming informal European Council meeting.
Minister for Europe David Lidington welcomed the Croatian people's decision to join the European Union after the country's referendum on accession.
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