European Commission

The EC will play an important part in trying to establish agreement ahead of the UN talks in December

Once criticised for buying a gas guzzler, Jose Manuel Barroso has laid out his plans to combat climate change in Europe

Lobby groups argue auto firms will not have enough time to comply with proposed rules

Crucial vote on climate change package delayed until mid-December

Survey of more than 30,000 EU citizens finds overwhelming endorsement of efforts to cut carbon emissions

Under threat of legal action, government revises guidelines to ensure all car ads, including billboards, include prominent emissions data

Despite rising fuel prices, European Commission ploughs on with climate change and energy plans

Despite lobbying from manufacturers, Chancellor Merkel signals support for stringent new car emission standards

European Commission proposes new rules requiring car ads to run cigarette packet-style warnings and more information on carbon emissions

Leaflets and web site to recommend smoother driving, closed windows and an end to unnecessary luggage