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Europe's changing political map from Vienna to Madrid

This week we look at how European politics is changing, with two more coalition governments being formed in Austria and Spain.

World News

Euroviews. The EU can’t claim credibility on climate action without tackling methane gas emissions ǀ View

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is one area where the EU has a major opportunity to apply its market power to drive down global emissions, both through methane legislation and diplomacy.

United Kingdom

No Big Ben 'bong for Brexit' says Downing Street

The 'world's most iconic timepiece' will not chime to mark the UK's exit from the EU, Downing Street has indicated

Croatia

Watch: EU must keep promises to Balkans on enlargement — Von der Leyen

"We have to deliver and keep our promises," von der Leyen said — in contrast to France's Macron who opposed opening accession talks until after reforms.

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Irregular migration to EU 'at lowest level since 2013' — Frontex

Preliminary figures show 139,000 irregular migrants were detected at EU external borders last year — 92% lower than at the peak of the migrant crisis.

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European ministers meet to salvage Iran nuclear deal

European foreign ministers met to discuss the Iran crisis and the 2015 nuclear deal at an emergency meeting in Brussels on Friday.

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Middle East crisis: EU's delicate balancing act between Washington and Tehran

In the past week, the EU has struggled to find a voice on foreign policy amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Thursday, the new EU Council President on a visit to Croatia - dismissed those claims, insisting he would be play a more important role.

Hungary

Viktor Orbán threatens new Europe grouping to rival 'weaker' EPP

Viktor Orbán praised Donald Trump and Boris Johnson praising their response to Iran compared to the EU which had been “not clear” on the issue.

Economy

EU's green transition 'will have slightly positive economic effect'

The climate crisis has made headlines, but now European politicians are trying to put green policy into practice.

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US-Iran: EU urges de-escalation and commitment to Iran nuclear deal

The first weekly meeting this year of the EU's commissioners focusing on the developments in the Middle East. The EU's foreign policy chief still clinging onto the hope that they can keep Iran within the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA.

Europe News

The Brief: Brexit - what to expect from future relations?

With Phase One of the Brexit negotiations practically over, it is time to think forward and talk about what the future holds for the relations between the UK and the EU.

World News

EU's foreign affairs Borrell warns of 'violence escalation' in Libya

It comes after his meeting with foreign affairs ministers from France, Italy, Germany and the UK.

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The Brief: US-Iran tensions- first test for 'geopolitical commission'

The EU scrambled to respond after tensions rose in the Middle East following the assassination of a top Iranian security official by a U.S. strike in Iraq.

Croatia

Croatian Social Democrat beats incumbent president in runoff vote

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the incumbent president of Croatia, has lost Sunday's runoff election to Zoran Milanović, leader of the country's Social Democrat party.

USA

Pompeo accuses Europe of not being 'helpful' over Soleimani attack

"The Brits, the French, the Germans all need to understand that what we did ... saved lives in Europe," said Pompeo about the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia PM resigns over stalled EU talks

France, supported by Denmark and the Netherlands, strongly opposed membership talks with North Macedonia and Albania.

World News

Cities Galway and Rijeka prepare for a year of EU cultural events

Galway, Ireland and Rijeka, Croatia will each host a year-long programme of cultural events.

Russia

Russia warns EU over crumbling Iran nuclear deal

The U.S. withdrew from the accord last year and imposed crippling economic sanctions that block Iran from selling crude oil abroad.

United Kingdom

Britain is always 'welcome to come back', writes EU official

EU official soothes fears of anti-Brexit voters saying Britain is always "welcome to come back".

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Euroviews. Von der Leyen’s new Commission should strengthen scrutiny over rule of law abuses ǀ View

Protecting Europe from its autocratic side will be one of the new Commission’s main challenges. During the last decade, we’ve seen multiple examples of EU leaders undermining the checks and balances to preserve human rights and the rule of law against executive overreach.