A new Europe is born
Denis MacShane welcomes the EU accession countries and explains that Britain must continue to fully engage with the rest of Europe or risk letting itself and its new partners down
Denis MacShane

Welcoming friends to a flexible Europe
Michael Ancram discusses how the accession of the new member states will impact upon the EU
Michael Ancram

A larger and stronger Europe
Sir Menzies Campbell looks forward to an enlarged EU playing a more influential role on the world stage
Sir Menzies Campbell

The healing of a continent
Romano Prodi, President of the European Commission, discusses the true meaning and significance of an expanded EU in an uncertain world
Romano Prodi

Back to the future
As pre-world war borders begin to shape the new Europe, Donald Anderson examines the countries which are pushing to form the next wave of successful applicants
Donald Anderson

A chapter opens, a chapter closes
Lord Dubs looks at the opportunities and challenges that enlargement brings to the UK, to the EU as a whole and to the accession countries themselves
Lord Dubs

Britian well placed to provide direction and leadership
Completion of the latest round of EU enlargement represents a fine achievement which reflects well on those involved, but a larger Union must now face up to some serious new challenges, writes Dimitris Papadimitriou
Dimitris Papadimitriou

Howard mocks Blair's Euro U-turn
Epolitix.com’s Craig Hoy rounds up the week’s key moments in the Commons
Craig Hoy

Defence chiefs face committee grilling
Jolyon Kimble reports on a select committee hearing on the government's defence white paper
Jolyon Kimble

Peering into the Principality's past
Sir Patrick Cormack enjoys a recess break in Wales before rejoining the Westminster fray
Sir Patrick Cormack

Attorney's thoughts on war and law
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords
Andrew Evans

Attorney's thoughts on war and law
Andrew Evans reports on the week’s major developments in the Lords
Andrew Evans

Time to think again
Lord Graham of Edmonton considers the constitutional relationship between Lords and Commons, and the tightened security which now forms a part of everyday parliamentary life
Lord Graham of Edmonton  

Cobbett's Corner

Chris Moncrieff

SNP targeted as Euro-elections approach
Robbie Dinwoodie considers the impact of the forthcoming elections to the European Parliament on the political debate in Scotland
Robbie Dinwoodie

Case by case basis
In last week’s edition we focused on food standards and safety. Here Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Margaret Beckett gives her view on genetically modified food and crops
Margaret Beckett

Preserving the British sense of adventure
Julian Brazier discusses the progress of his Promotion of Volunteering Private Member’s Bill
Julian Brazier

Blair finds reverse gear
Robin Oakley assesses the reasons behind the decision to hold a referendum on the European constitution and speculates on what the effects of this change of heart might be
Robin Oakley