Home Office minister Caroline Flint outlines the government's approach to justice and home affairs in the European Union
Topical Comment 5 November 2004
EU leaders hold talks on Iraq
News Article 4 November 2004
European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels for two days of talks on issues including Iraq, asylum and economic reform.
Blunkett slammed for EU 'surrender'
News Article 26 October 2004
A "helpless and pathetic" government has surrendered more of Britain's powers to Brussels, the Conservatives have said.
Brussels backtracks over asylum
Press Review 26 October 2004
The EU yesterday stepped back from committing to a common asylum policy as the government faced fresh criticism that it was signing away its veto in the area.
Blunkett accused over EU asylum plan
Press Review 25 October 2004
Ahead of talks in Luxembourg today, David Blunkett has warned his European counterparts not to push for a harmonised asylum system.
Blunkett rejects criticism of EU asylum plan
News Article 25 October 2004
David Blunkett has rejected suggestions that greater European cooperation on justice and asylum issues pose a threat to the UK.
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Peers warn against EU asylum processing centres
News Article 30 April 2004
Plans to establish off-shore centres to process asylum applications could create "formidable difficulties", a committee of peers has concluded.
Britain shut out of new EU border agency
Press Review 23 April 2004
Britain's insistence on retaining its own border controls has led to EU partners excluding the government from its new border management agency.
EU data plans 'half-baked' say peers
News Article 12 February 2004
EU plans to force airlines to hand over passenger data have been slammed as "half-baked".
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New plan to toughen asylum rules
Press Review 8 August 2003
Peers reject EU border guard
News Article 10 July 2003
A cross-party committee of peers has warned against the creation of an EU-wide guard to police external borders.
Britain's asylum plan snubbed by EU leaders
Press Review 20 June 2003
