European Union officials have said they could see their way to approving only about a third of the amount.

European Union officials here have compiled a packet of news releases called the "myth list."

"The message here was: environment is not something you can forget about," said one European Union official.

Soon, however, European Union officials were saying they knew nothing about it.

Car makers will need to invest some $65 billion to meet the new standards, according to European Union officials.

European Union officials say commitments are needed to reduce poverty and protect the environment.

European Union officials issue a fresh statement on the controversy.

European Union officials have said they will be watching the situation closely.

European Union officials think that this lack of information may change quickly in the next few months.

These days project funding in the human rights area is turning into the personal business of some senior European Union officials.