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Brief from Brussels: Belgium braced for labour reform protest
This is the Brief from Brussels.This is the Brief from Brussels.
Just 5,000 migrants moved under flagship EU relocation policy
A flagship EU policy to relocate migrants from Greece and Italy appears to have flopped.A flagship EU policy to relocate migrants from Greece and Italy appears to have flopped.
How Hungary is out of touch over granting asylum to war-fleeing Syrians
Hungary rejects the overwhelming majority of asylum requests from war-fleeing Syrians, new figures show, putting them out-of-touch with their EU counterparts.Hungary rejects the overwhelming majority of asylum requests from war-fleeing Syrians, new figures show, putting them out-of-touch with their EU counterparts.
The Brief from Brussels: EU split on defence
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.
EU split on defence plans
EU defence ministers appeared to be split on Tuesday as they mulled a Franco-German plan to boost defence cooperation in Europe.EU defence ministers appeared to be split on Tuesday as they mulled a Franco-German plan to boost defence cooperation in Europe.
MEPs urge whistleblowers to come forward
A group of parliamentarians are calling on whistleblowers to pass on any information about alleged tax avoidance.A group of parliamentarians are calling on whistleblowers to pass on any information about alleged tax avoidance.
EU lays groundwork for a coherent, collective and speedy defence strategy
France and Germany have laid the groundwork for a European defence plan at an informal meeting of defence ministers in Bratislava.France and Germany have laid the groundwork for a European defence plan at an informal meeting of defence ministers in Bratislava.
EU unveils 'debit card' scheme for Syrian refugees in Turkey
The 348-million euro programme is part of the deal aimed at curbing the number of refugees coming to Europe.The 348-million euro programme is part of the deal aimed at curbing the number of refugees coming to Europe.
Defence and security are the priorities of the day in Brussels
With Europe still recovering from terrorist attacks and the prospect that the UK may leave the bloc, security and defence issues have taken centre-stage.With Europe still recovering from terrorist attacks and the prospect that the UK may leave the bloc, security and defence issues have taken centre-stage.
Eurozone resilient despite Brexit vote says ECB's Draghi
European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the eurozone economy is coping well with global uncertainty, including Britain's vote to leave the EU.European Central Bank head Mario Draghi says the eurozone economy is coping well with global uncertainty, including Britain's vote to leave the EU.
All you need to know about Hungary's refugee referendum
Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.
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.