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State of the Union: this week's roundup of EU news
This is State of the Union, a weekly roundup of Eu affairs.This is State of the Union, a weekly roundup of Eu affairs.
European Parliament head Martin Schulz warns UK 'no a la carte' Brexit menu
The president of the European Parliament has warned the UK it can’t pick and choose which parts of the Single Market it wants to keep when it comes to future Brexit…The president of the European Parliament has warned the UK it can’t pick and choose which parts of the Single Market it wants to keep when it comes to future Brexit…
EU-US trade deal before Obama White House exit 'unlikely', says top official
EU-US free talks are floundering amid increased public opposition in some member states.EU-US free talks are floundering amid increased public opposition in some member states.
EU trade ministers consider troubled transatlantic pacts in Bratislava
The controversial TTIP and CETA pacts with the US and Canada respectively are both on the table.The controversial TTIP and CETA pacts with the US and Canada respectively are both on the table.
Downing Street refuses to back up Boris's Brexit claim
Downing Street has refused to back up Boris Johnson’s claim that Brexit negotiations could begin “by the early part of next year” and may not take a full two years to…Downing Street has refused to back up Boris Johnson’s claim that Brexit negotiations could begin “by the early part of next year” and may not take a full two years to…
WTO backs Boeing over Airbus in latest round of government subsidies row
The World Trade Organisation has ruled against the European Union over subsidies to planemaker Airbus says the EU has failed to comply with its earlier rulings over European government loans.The World Trade Organisation has ruled against the European Union over subsidies to planemaker Airbus says the EU has failed to comply with its earlier rulings over European government loans.
The Brief from Brussels: ex-EU commissioner under fire over corporate links
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup from Europe’s de facto political capital.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup from Europe’s de facto political capital.
Former EU commissioner Neelie Kroes fails to declare directorship of offshore firm
A fresh leak of tax haven data has named former European commissioner Neelie Kroes as having failed to declare her directorship of an offshore firm in the Bahamas while in…A fresh leak of tax haven data has named former European commissioner Neelie Kroes as having failed to declare her directorship of an offshore firm in the Bahamas while in…
The Brief from Brussels: EU vows to end roaming
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.
OECD forecasts weak global growth, not enough to meet expectations of young and old
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says global economic growth will flounder this year and next as globalisation stalls.The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development says global economic growth will flounder this year and next as globalisation stalls.
The Brief from Brussels: protests against free trade
This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.
Thousands march in Brussels against free trade deals
Thousands of protesters have marched through Brussels to demonstrate against two planned free trade deals.Thousands of protesters have marched through Brussels to demonstrate against two planned free trade deals.
German SPD back CETA deal
Germany’s Social Democrats have finally given their backing to a trade deal between the EU and Canada.Germany’s Social Democrats have finally given their backing to a trade deal between the EU and Canada.
The Brief from Brussels: Belgium set for TTIP protests
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.
Renzi shatters illusion of unity in Bratislava
Matteo Renzi says he declined to share a podium with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande as he did not "share their conclusions".Matteo Renzi says he declined to share a podium with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande as he did not "share their conclusions".
Crucial German vote looms on huge CETA trade deal
Opponents of the parallel CETA and TTIP agreements organised mass protests in seven cities across Germany on Saturday.Opponents of the parallel CETA and TTIP agreements organised mass protests in seven cities across Germany on Saturday.
EU tries to portray unity amid splits on migration
As EU officials admit, the European Union faces an existential crisis.As EU officials admit, the European Union faces an existential crisis.
State of the Union: EU tries to portray unity amid rows over migration, defence
State of the Union is euronews’ weekly round-up of the top stories from across the EU and beyond.State of the Union is euronews’ weekly round-up of the top stories from across the EU and beyond.
Unity the buzz word in Bratislava as EU leaders meet post-Brexit vote
European Union leaders have gathered in Bratislava for the first summit following the Brexit referendum.European Union leaders have gathered in Bratislava for the first summit following the Brexit referendum.
'EU 27' seek unity at Bratislava summit in wake of Brexit
European Union leaders will gather in Bratislava later in a bid to reinvigorate the bloc.European Union leaders will gather in Bratislava later in a bid to reinvigorate the bloc.
EU should offer 'constructive criticism' to China - Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama has told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the EU should offer “constructive criticism” to China.The Dalai Lama has told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the EU should offer “constructive criticism” to China.
Brexit: what does the (rest of the) EU actually want?
When the 27 remaining EU leaders meet for an informal summit in Bratislava this Friday – minus the United Kingdom – Brexit will not officially be on the agenda.When the 27 remaining EU leaders meet for an informal summit in Bratislava this Friday – minus the United Kingdom – Brexit will not officially be on the agenda.
EU27 meet in Slovakia - without Britain
The leaders of 27 EU countries are meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia after Britain’s vote to leave the bloc on June 23rd.The leaders of 27 EU countries are meeting in Bratislava, Slovakia after Britain’s vote to leave the bloc on June 23rd.
All eyes are on Bratislava
It’s the first time that the 27 leaders of the EU will meet since the UK voted to leave the bloc.It’s the first time that the 27 leaders of the EU will meet since the UK voted to leave the bloc.
Europe needs a clear vision of its future, Germany and France meet ahead of Bratislava
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.
Meet the YouTube creators chosen to interview Jean-Claude Juncker
Three young, European YouTube creators interview European commission president Jean-Claude Juncker this morning after his annual State of the UnionThree young, European YouTube creators interview European commission president Jean-Claude Juncker this morning after his annual State of the Union
The Brief from Brussels: EU's Juncker says Europe faces 'existential' crisis
This is the Brief from Brussels, Europe’s de facto political capital.This is the Brief from Brussels, Europe’s de facto political capital.
Brexit fallout dominates debate in European Parliament
MEPs dissected Jean-Claude Juncker's annual policy address which aimed to heal Brexit wounds and address migration crisis questions.MEPs dissected Jean-Claude Juncker's annual policy address which aimed to heal Brexit wounds and address migration crisis questions.
Ask Juncker: live interview with YouTube 'stars'
Following the State of the Union speech, European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker will meet with three young YouTube stars.Following the State of the Union speech, European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker will meet with three young YouTube stars.
'We want to construct, we want a better Europe' says embattled Juncker
The EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, covered a number a topics in his speech in an attempt to bolster belief in the European dream tarnished by Brexit, splits between East and West, populiThe EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker, covered a number a topics in his speech in an attempt to bolster belief in the European dream tarnished by Brexit, splits between East and West, populi