Centre For European Reform

David Cameron heads to Brussels on Thursday hoping to breathe new life into Britain's bid to recast its ties with the European Union, which has hit problems over a plan to cut benefits for migrants.

One Greek minister last month threatened to "flood" Europe with migrants by ending attempts to stop them.

Italy's centre right must push through justice reform or withdraw from the coalition government, Silvio Berlusconi told his People of Freedom (PDL) party yesterday after his conviction for tax fraud was upheld by the Supreme Court.

Bankers in Europe face a cap on bonuses as early as next year, following agreement in Brussels on Thursday to introduce what would be the world's strictest pay curbs, in a move politicians hope will address public anger at financial-sector greed.

David Cameron heads to Brussels on Thursday hoping to breathe new life into Britain's bid to recast its ties with the European Union, which has hit problems over a plan to cut benefits for migrants.

One Greek minister last month threatened to "flood" Europe with migrants by ending attempts to stop them.

Italy's centre right must push through justice reform or withdraw from the coalition government, Silvio Berlusconi told his People of Freedom (PDL) party yesterday after his conviction for tax fraud was upheld by the Supreme Court.

Bankers in Europe face a cap on bonuses as early as next year, following agreement in Brussels on Thursday to introduce what would be the world's strictest pay curbs, in a move politicians hope will address public anger at financial-sector greed.