As the European Union seeks a long-term solution to the refugees crisis, tens of thousands of migrants continue to pour into Italy

Poland's lower house has just passed a bill allowing the government to replace Supreme Court judges. The opposition says the law would erode the independence of the judiciary and undermine democracy as a whole.

This is State of the Union, euronews' weekly roundup of EU affairs.

In a press conference after the second round of Brexit talks, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier again once drew a red line under citizens rights.

Israel's prime minister caught making undiplomatic remarks in closed-door session with central European leaders.

Possible sanctions on Poland, debate and protest over weedkillers, and an update on Brexit negotiations

A new law in Poland threatens the independence of the Supreme Court.

Polish rule of law under the microscope The European Commission is once again examining the rule of law in Poland.

Venezeula's president accused the EU's foreign policy of being "insolent" over comments on his country

Libya and the Sahel region are at the heart of the European Union’s efforts to respond to refugee arrivals from the Mediterranean.

Some of the key reactions from the main players in the talks so far

The EU's Michel Barnier and the UK's David Davis say it's time to make progress as talks resume in Brussels on Britain's exit from the union.

UK Finance Minister says government is coming round to idea of 'phased exit' from European Union.

As the UK tries to unravel itself from over 40 years of EU membership, other countries seek closer ties. This week's State of the Union heads to Kiev for the signing of the EU Ukraine association agre