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Theresa May's Brexit policy: what does it mean for EU citizens in UK and Britons abroad?
This article has been modified to take account of comments made by French President François Hollande and British Prime Minister Theresa May at their meeting on July…This article has been modified to take account of comments made by French President François Hollande and British Prime Minister Theresa May at their meeting on July…
All friends for foreign minister Boris Johnson's first meeting with EU counterparts
Boris Johnson, the new British foreign minister and leading campaigner for the UK to leave Europe, survives his first Brussels meeting with his EU counterparts.Boris Johnson, the new British foreign minister and leading campaigner for the UK to leave Europe, survives his first Brussels meeting with his EU counterparts.
Slovakia attacks EU post-Brexit direction on eve of taking over presidency
Slovakia has warned that the future of the European Union cannot be decided by just two or three powerful Western members.Slovakia has warned that the future of the European Union cannot be decided by just two or three powerful Western members.
EU foreign ministers demand quick divorce from Britain
Foreign ministers from the six founding members of the EU have hurriedly assembled in Berlin and urged Britain to divorce the EU quickly.Foreign ministers from the six founding members of the EU have hurriedly assembled in Berlin and urged Britain to divorce the EU quickly.
EU lift majority of sanctions against Belarus
EU foreign ministers lift asset freezes and visa bans against Belorussian President Alexander Lukashenko and 169 others including three companies.EU foreign ministers lift asset freezes and visa bans against Belorussian President Alexander Lukashenko and 169 others including three companies.
Can aid help to resolve the Syrian crisis?
As Syria bleeds, how should an upcoming aid conference relieve the suffering? How to get the world to provide billions in needed funding? And couldAs Syria bleeds, how should an upcoming aid conference relieve the suffering? How to get the world to provide billions in needed funding? And could
EU's Mogherini urges world powers to broker Syria peace deal at Geneva talks
The EU’s top diplomat urged world powers to seize the chance to end Syria’s five-year conflict at peace talks in Geneva next week. Federica MogheriniThe EU’s top diplomat urged world powers to seize the chance to end Syria’s five-year conflict at peace talks in Geneva next week. Federica Mogherini
"We should keep our hands on our weapons for a long, long time": Israel's Lapid
Yair Lapid is the former finance minister of Israel. He served in the previous government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The formerYair Lapid is the former finance minister of Israel. He served in the previous government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The former
Ukraine-EU visa deal uncertain
The EU’s foreign policy chief has urged Ukraine to take tougher action against corruption as it moves closer to Europe. Federica Mogherini visitedThe EU’s foreign policy chief has urged Ukraine to take tougher action against corruption as it moves closer to Europe. Federica Mogherini visited
Russia, Iran are part of solution in Syria: EU foreign policy chief
Amid reports of a combined Syrian-Russian-Iranian ground offensive in Syria, the West must talk to Tehran to broker an end to the conflict, a seniorAmid reports of a combined Syrian-Russian-Iranian ground offensive in Syria, the West must talk to Tehran to broker an end to the conflict, a senior
EU calls on Russia to end bombing campaign in Syria
The EU is piling pressure on Russia to end its aerial bombing campaign in Syria. Foreign ministers, who have been meeting in Luxembourg, are warningThe EU is piling pressure on Russia to end its aerial bombing campaign in Syria. Foreign ministers, who have been meeting in Luxembourg, are warning
EU ministers debate controversial migrant quota plan
As migrants continue to flow into Europe, interior ministers are debating a controversial plan to redistribute 120-thousand refugees across theAs migrants continue to flow into Europe, interior ministers are debating a controversial plan to redistribute 120-thousand refugees across the
EULEX should 'stop intimidating whistleblowers' - campaigners
Anti-corruption campaigners have called on the EU’s largest foreign mission to stop intimidating whistleblowers. Transparency International saysAnti-corruption campaigners have called on the EU’s largest foreign mission to stop intimidating whistleblowers. Transparency International says
Tony Blair to step down as Middle East representative
Tony Blair, a former British prime minister, is to step down as a Quartet representative in the Middle East, the organisation has announced. It comesTony Blair, a former British prime minister, is to step down as a Quartet representative in the Middle East, the organisation has announced. It comes
EU extends Russian sanctions as talks between Moscow and Kyiv due in Minsk
As conflict rages in eastern Ukraine, the European Union has extended current sanctions against Russia until September. At an extraordinary meetingAs conflict rages in eastern Ukraine, the European Union has extended current sanctions against Russia until September. At an extraordinary meeting
Europe Weekly: EU to sanction eastern Ukraine separatists
In this edition of Europe Weekly: EU foreign ministers agree to sanction pro-Russian separatists linked to two disputed elections in eastern UkraineIn this edition of Europe Weekly: EU foreign ministers agree to sanction pro-Russian separatists linked to two disputed elections in eastern Ukraine
Tusk and Mogherini land EU Council Presidency and Foreign Affairs
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will be the next President of the European Council. He takes over from Herman van Rompuy, who made thePolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will be the next President of the European Council. He takes over from Herman van Rompuy, who made the
Ukraine: Russia threatened with new sanctions, Poroshenko warns of 'point of no return'
The EU is threatening to impose fresh sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis. Officials are set to draw up proposals within a week. It isThe EU is threatening to impose fresh sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis. Officials are set to draw up proposals within a week. It is
Russia-Ukraine intrudes on EU top job summit
The Russia-Ukraine situation is threatening to overshadow Saturday’s summit in Brussels aimed at deciding who will be the new EU High RepresentativeThe Russia-Ukraine situation is threatening to overshadow Saturday’s summit in Brussels aimed at deciding who will be the new EU High Representative
EU's Russia sanctions doing more harm than good says Hungary's PM Orban
As EU foreign ministers met in emergency session to discuss conflicts in Ukraine, Iraq and Gaza, its economic sanctions against Russia are comingAs EU foreign ministers met in emergency session to discuss conflicts in Ukraine, Iraq and Gaza, its economic sanctions against Russia are coming
EU targets top Russian officials in new sanctions
The European Union has imposed asset freezes on top Russian officials, including Alexander Bortnikov, chief of the country’s federal security serviceThe European Union has imposed asset freezes on top Russian officials, including Alexander Bortnikov, chief of the country’s federal security service
EU mulls tougher Russia sanctions
The EU could target state-owned Russian banks in a bid to toughen up the bloc’s sanctions linked to the Ukraine crisis. Ambassadors met inThe EU could target state-owned Russian banks in a bid to toughen up the bloc’s sanctions linked to the Ukraine crisis. Ambassadors met in
EU attitude to Moscow has changed, says Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin
The Malaysia Airlines crash has triggered a huge change in the EU’s attitude towards Moscow and the crisis in Ukraine. That’s what Ukrainian ForeignThe Malaysia Airlines crash has triggered a huge change in the EU’s attitude towards Moscow and the crisis in Ukraine. That’s what Ukrainian Foreign
EU raises possibility of economic sanctions against Russia
The EU will hit more Russian officials with travel bans and asset freezes by the end of the week. European foreign ministers made the decision at aThe EU will hit more Russian officials with travel bans and asset freezes by the end of the week. European foreign ministers made the decision at a
EU looks to step up pressure on Russia
EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday with the view to hitting Russia with further sanctions later for its support of separatist rebels inEU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday with the view to hitting Russia with further sanctions later for its support of separatist rebels in
Brussels to discuss tougher sanctions on Russia
EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a tougher stance on Russia in the wake of the MH17 disaster. The 28-nation bloc has beenEU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a tougher stance on Russia in the wake of the MH17 disaster. The 28-nation bloc has been
How are the EU's top jobs decided?
What does it take to be picked for a top job at the EU? Most of the candidates for positions at the European Commission are officials looking toWhat does it take to be picked for a top job at the EU? Most of the candidates for positions at the European Commission are officials looking to
Exclusive to euronews.com: Ukrainian FM seeks dialogue with separatists
Pavlo Klimkin is Ukraine’s new foreign minister. The 46-year-old former ambassador to Germany was confirmed by the Ukrainian parliament on June 19thPavlo Klimkin is Ukraine’s new foreign minister. The 46-year-old former ambassador to Germany was confirmed by the Ukrainian parliament on June 19th
EU threatens Russia with further sanctions if no improvement in Ukrainian situation
Russia should be under no illusions that the EU is willing to pass tough economic sanctions against Moscow if the situation in Ukraine continues toRussia should be under no illusions that the EU is willing to pass tough economic sanctions against Moscow if the situation in Ukraine continues to
European presidential debate: economy
The first live debate between presidential candidates was held in partnership with the European Youth Forum and the University of Maastricht. ItThe first live debate between presidential candidates was held in partnership with the European Youth Forum and the University of Maastricht. It