English

More about this topic

Europe News

Wallonia says no to CETA

One of the three official regions of Belgium has adopted a resolution which could block the signing of a mammoth free trade deal between the EU and Canada.

My Europe Series

The State of the Union

From free trade to Ken Loach via the Sakharov Prize - what has been hot and what has not in Brussels this week.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels

Hopes and fears over CETA, May continues her European tour but there is trouble back home and a worldwide protest about Ukraine makes its mark in Europe.

Europe News

Europe's last bastion against the CETA deal?

The region of southern Belgium could block the accord, which requires unanimous support from member states before it can be written into EU law.

ADVERTISEMENT

Europe News

Germany clears the way for CETA

Germany's highest court rejects an emergency appeal to block the EU-Canada trade deal.

Germany

German court boosts chances of EU-Canada CETA trade deal

Germany’s Constitutional Court gave the green light on Thursday for the government to approve an ambitious trade accord between the European Union and Canada under certain conditions, boosting its cha

Europe News

German judges hear Canada free trade deal case

Germany’s constitutional court is hearing a case brought by campaigners against a free trade deal between the EU and Canada.

No Comment

UK Royals enjoy children's party in Canada

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their tour of Canada by participating in a children’s event for military families in Victoria.

Sport

Canada triumph on home ice at World Cup of Hockey

Sidney Crosby cemented his status as one of hockey’s finest after he captained Canada to a second consecutive World Cup of Hockey title.

Canada

'Pop!' Princess Charlotte speaks in public for the first time

Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge treated their young family to a play day on Thursday, on their official visit to Canada.

Canada

Academic back in Canada after being freed from Iran detention

Canadian-Iranian academic Homa Hoodfar flew back into Montreal on Thursday, after authorities in Iran released her from custody.

Business Series

Blackberry hangs up the phone to focus on selling software and services

Blackberry has shifted away the money-losing handset business to focus on selling software and services.

Sport

World Cup of Hockey: Canada beat Team Europe to take the lead in best of three final

Canada drew first blood in their World Cup of Hockey final against Team Europe.

No Comment

Prince William and Kate Middleton begin Canada visit

Britain’s Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, have begun an official visit to Canada – their first with their children – three-year-old Prince George and one-year-old Princess…

Sport

Canada leave it late to beat Russia and take World Hockey Cup final place

Canada versus Russia is always a titanic clash in ice hockey, and it was the match everyone was waiting for at the World Cup of Hockey.

Sport

Russia set up semi with hosts Canada in the Ice Hockey World Cup

Russia advanced into the semi final of the Ice Hockey World Cup in Toronto with a clinical victory over Finland.

Sport

World Cup of Hockey: Canada thrash Europe to win Group A

Canada highlighted their status as tournament favourites by steamrolling team Europe 4-1 to advance to the semi finals as Group A winners at the World Cup of Hockey On home ice in Toronto the host nat

Canada

Faxed bomb threat forced the closure and evacuation of all schools in Canada's Prince Edward Island Province

A bomb threat affects the Canada's Prince Edward Island Province. 19,000 students are evacuated.

Sport

Hosts Canada eliminate Team USA from World Cup of Hockey

Canada condemned the United States to an early exit from the World Cup of Hockey following a 4-2 victory in their second game of group A in Toronto.

Germany

German SPD back CETA deal

Germany’s Social Democrats have finally given their backing to a trade deal between the EU and Canada.