Today, many Europeans see the EU as a remote bureaucracy built by the political elite; a process unconnected with ordinary people, ... They want greater openness in this process and, quite rightly, they want to have their say in EU policymaking.

An historic moment for global efforts to combat climate change.

It is very difficult to see how it can be brought to life, so it will remain on the backburner.

Plan D is about debate, dialogue and listening. It is a means of harnessing political ideas to generate change.

The Japanese have indicated that despite the fact that they share the Kyoto targets and they want the protocol enforced by 2002, they are not, at present, willing to conclude the deal without the U.S.

Negotiation seems like dancing the Tango, two steps forward, two steps back and suddenly three surprising steps forward.

If we want to have the support of European citizens we have to engage with them, but we also need leadership and that's something we're lacking.

This web site is our invitation to you to discuss with us your ideas, hopes and worries for Europe's future.

We have finalised the rescue operation. We have rescued the Kyoto protocol. It is a major achievement because we live with this for many years to come.