Having bailed out many banks across the continent since 2008, the EU and taxpayers are more than entitled to demand a better deal for borrowers.

The European agri-food and research communities must position themselves to make the most of the changes that are coming, says European Agriculture and Rural Development commissioner Phil Hogan.

There is a growing expectation in farming and agri-food sectors this weekend that Phil Hogan will be nominated as the next European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development.