Get a taste of some of the interesting and quirky happenings in Europe from our Europe correspondent, Ann Cahill.

SENIOR members of the European Parliament say Ireland must have a second referendum on the Lisbon treaty before next June’s elections.

Key figures of the "vote-no-to-Lisbon campaign" today accused the "yes" camp of evading discussion on the details of the Treaty and of trying to "frighten and bore" people into voting yes.

THE European Parliament yesterday approved the reshuffled 25-member European Commission, ending a political showdown over objections to the team.

Italy’s choice for a European Commission post, who sparked an uproar with his comments on homosexuality and women, said today that he will step aside.