France Macron meets European Council President Tusk for first time since inauguration French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met with European Council President Donald Tusk for the first time since taking office. 18/05/2017
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: Ukraine signs visa waiver deal with EU In today’s round-up of some of the top stories concerning the European Union: MEPs pass a resolution condemning Hungary for a “serious deterioration” in the rule of law and democracy; Ukraine and the 17/05/2017
Europe News Ukraine and EU sign long-awaited visa waiver deal Ukrainian and EU officials have signed a long-awaited visa waiver deal. 17/05/2017
Europe News MEPs slam Hungary's "serious deterioration" in rule of law The European Parliament has condemned what it calls a “serious deterioration in the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights” in Hungary. 17/05/2017
World News Which EU state is the world's heaviest-drinking country? Lithuanians are the world’s heaviest drinkers and their boozing is showing no signs of slowing, new data reveals. 17/05/2017
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: Could Hungary face EU sanctions? In today’s round-up of some of the top stories concerning the European Union: The EU is running out of patience with Hungary amid talk of possible sanctions; a court ruling may have put a stop to fast 16/05/2017
World News Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to the EU's 'Tower of Babel' translators The European Union’s 508 million citizens speak more than 60 different languages between them. 16/05/2017
Economy Eurozone growth steady, no protectionist hit to trade The eurozone economy grew 0.5 percent in the first three months of the year from the previous quarter and the region's trade surplus expanded. 16/05/2017
World News Europe bids to regulate drones with their popularity sky high Brussels is moving to regulate small drones amid a huge increase in sightings of them flying near airplanes in Europe. 16/05/2017
Germany Macron meets Merkel in first overseas visit His swift visit to Berlin, his first trip overseas, is aimed at underlining the importance of France's relationship with Germany, in his bid to relaunch the European project. 15/05/2017
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: Have EU states lived up to their refugee resettlement promises? Germany and France prepare for a re-set in relations It’s the fourth French President she is meeting as Chancellor. 15/05/2017
Europe News Migrant weary EU promises to change relations with Africa EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini says the bloc is changing its attitude towards Africa after the massive increases in migration in the past few years. 15/05/2017
Belgium Africa on Brussels agenda amid rising migration from Libya to Europe European Union foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on Monday are focusing on events in Africa as part of a general discussion this week on the bloc’s defence and security… 15/05/2017
Europe News Hard Irish border would be 'a disaster', ex-UK PM Blair says A return to a hard border in Ireland would be a disaster, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Friday. 12/05/2017
Europe News Brexit must avoid hard border in Ireland, says EU negotiator Avoiding a hard border in Ireland is a top priority for the EU, the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator says. 11/05/2017
Europe News Activists urge early deal on EU citizens rights Activists and experts from the UK want the EU and Britain to protect citizens rights after Brexit. 11/05/2017
Business Series Uber dealt a setback in taxi versus techie debate An adviser to the Court of Justice of the European Union says Uber does provide a transport service and should be licensed. 11/05/2017
World News ECJ rules that non-EU parents have EU residency rights through their children The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg has ruled that non-EU citizens should have the right to residence in the European Union if their children were born in the… 10/05/2017
Europe News The Brief from Brussels: Hungary leading dispute over EU's refugee quotas A round up of the latest European developments from our team in Brussels 10/05/2017