Consensus achieved on EU financial supervisory framework 

The Commission, Parliament and Council of Ministers reached political consensus to create new financial authorities to oversee the EU’s banking, insurance and investment sectors.
EU welcomes start of Israeli-Palestinian talks 

High Representative Catherine Ashton congratulates the Israeli and Palestinian leaders for their “vision and political courage” as direct negotiations begin today in Washington.
Pakistan floods: EU assistance continues 

Commission coordinates humanitarian aid to Pakistan as EU countries join efforts to send medical equipment, material for shelters and other relief items.





































