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Economy

Ireland and Hungary reject EU-wide tax harmonisation moves

The leaders of both countries said such a policy would damage competition in the single market

United Kingdom

EU leaders have power to stop Brexit, says Blair

The former UK prime minister tells Euronews EU leaders should deliver fundamental reforms that could keep Britain in the bloc.

Europe News

EU keeps watch on Iran protests

Continuing anti-government demonstrations turn spotlight on Tehran

Europe News

What next for EU-Turkey relations?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets French counterpart in Paris on Friday

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Cuba

EU's top diplomat on Cuba visit

EU's top diplomat tells Cubans that relations with Europe are stronger than ever. Federica Mogherini started a two-day visit to the island on Wednesday. Mogherini also told Cuba that the EU rejects unilateral sanctions against the island.

Europe News

New EU rules aim to boost transparency in financial industry

The 'MiFID II' regulations force detailed reporting of transactions

Europe News

Poland-Hungary: Show of solidarity in face of Brussels

Meeting of Polish and Hungarian prime ministers comes as both countries face mounting EU criticism

Poland

Poland refuses Mid East migrants

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki says his government won't accept migrants from North Africa or the Middle East - despite mandatory EU quotas.

World News

Which EU countries have the noisiest neighbours?

Last year, nearly 18 per cent of the European Union's population reported being disturbed by noise from neighbours or the street.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria takes up EU presidency

The EU's poorest member state, and said to be its most corrupt, takes up the rotating presidency of the EU Council

World News

Euroviews. View: EU must not surrender to illiberal forces

The EU shouldn’t shy away from the populist challenge or stoop to the populists’ level, writes Danuta Hübner

Italy

Italy vote seen as test for EU

Experts warn of a hung parliament in Italy amid concern the election could plunge the country and the EU into political uncertainty.

World News

France 'to demand UK pay more' for border controls post-Brexit

President Emmanuel Macron reportedly set to ask Prime Minister Theresa May to contribute hundreds of millions of euros to reinforce France's border check points at ports facing Britain after Brexit.

Moldova

What Moldova's new NATO office means for Russia—and the EU

The long-awaited opening of the NATO Liaison Office in Chisinau has polarized Moldovan society, and sparked debate, over where Moldova is headed.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Austria brings far-right to power, and Poland faces disciplinary

United Kingdom

‘Fake news!’ ‘PR stunt!’ UK blue passport plans trigger emotive row

Accusations fly between government and critics over plans to change the colour of UK passports after Brexit to boost ‘national identity’.

Hungary

Hungarian PM vows to block any EU sanctions against Poland

The Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, says his country will stand by their neighbour's controversial judiciary reforms despite the EU threatening to take away Poland's voting rights.

Belgium

Time to go home? Exiled Catalan separatists celebrate

From self-exile in Brussels, ousted Catalan leaders say the victory of pro-independence parties in Thursday's snap election gives them the right to be heard.

Europe News

EU-Mexico: No trade deal for Christmas

Sticking points remain over upgraded trade pact, after Brussels talks

World

'We have to think as a family' - EU migration commissioner reflects on divisions

It's been a turbulent year for migration policy in the EU