http://www.conservativeeurope.com/rss/rss-inthenews.aspxStay up to date with the latest news and information from Conservatives in the European Parliment, using our new RSS news feeds.60http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/6193428/Holiday-sickness-ruling-will-hit-small-businesses.htmlSmall businesses may suffer from “severe staff shortages” after a landmark ruling allowed workers to claim back holiday time lost to illness, it has been claimed. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:59:07 GMThttp://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/127498/Workers-can-now-claim-back-holidays-ruined-by-illnessWORKERS who fall ill while on holiday can now demand extra days off after a landmark EU ruling.Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:46:32 GMThttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/6198292/Jos-Manuel-Barroso-reelected-European-Commission-president.htmlJosé Manuel Barroso has vowed to fight "national egoisms" and push ahead with further integration after being re-elected president of the European Commission. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:03:48 GMThttp://www.theparliament.com/no_cache/latestnews/news-article/newsarticle/eu-parliament-urged-to-back-taiwans-role-in-international-community/Parliament is this week expected to demand that Taiwan be allowed to take part in the World Meterological Organisation. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:49:57 GMThttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/eu/5819155/Federalists-accused-of-hijacking-European-Parliament-opening.htmlFederalists have been accused of hijacking the official opening of the new European Parliament session after soldiers raised the EU flag to the tune of Europe's official anthem Ode to Joy.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:54:35 GMThttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/6076996/Public-told-to-snoop-on-lightbulb-law-breakers.htmlFrom September 1, it will be illegal to import conventional pearl or frosted bulbs of any shape or wattage. Traditional incandescent bulbs of 100 watts will also be banned under European law aimed at reducing energy bills and carbon dioxide emissionsTue, 25 Aug 2009 10:50:54 GMThttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1196274/At-Universal-phone-charger-year.htmlThe days of scrabbling around to find the correct mobile phone charger are to end after a landmark agreement between the leading manufacturers. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:45:26 GMThttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/leading_article/article6418504.eceThe European elections have been dominated by other issues. No party has made a convincing case for the purpose of the EU but the Conservative Party is the only viable choiceMon, 08 Jun 2009 13:17:11 GMThttp://www.guardian.co.uk/business/feedarticle/8492535The European Parliament sent a major reform to boost competition in the EU's telecoms sector back to the negotiating table on Wednesday due to concerns over perceived inadequate rights for Internet users.Thu, 07 May 2009 12:59:03 GMThttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8034784.stmThe Parliamentary Ombudsman has criticised the government for sidestepping compensation for some investors in Equitable Life. Thu, 07 May 2009 12:57:28 GMT