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Austria

Is the far-right on the rise again in Europe?

Norbert Hofer missed out narrowly on winning the second round run-off in the Austrian presidential election.

Turkey

Germany's Merkel tells Turkey to meet all terms for visa-free travel

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has told Turkey it must fulfill all the conditions set by the EU before its citizens get visa free travel to the…

Economy

Brexit vote: one month away the recession warnings keep coming

Exactly one month before the referendum on whether Britain stays in the European Union there have been more economic warnings from top government politicians.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Greece hoping for billions in debt relief

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily show with all the stories making waves across Europe.

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Europe News

'Anxiety' leading to rise of far right in Europe

In recent years, there has been a rise of nationalism and far rights parties in the EU, especially in the North and east of Europe.

Greece

Greece faces more austerity

Greece passes more austerity measures Syriza MP quits over reforms Hundreds protest outside parliament Greece’s parliament has approved new budget cuts and tax rises ahead of a key eurozone meeting

My Europe Series

State of the Union: the battlle over Brexit intensifies

In this edition of State of the Union: The Queen’s speech comes as all eyes are fixed on the Brexit referendum, more clashes over the labour law reforms in France, and the vote on a controversial weed

Europe News

EU delays weed-killer vote

EU officials have delayed a vote on whether to grant a new licence to a controversial weedkiller.

World

Edi Rama: we need to stop all this talk about a corrupt Albania

Audrey Tilve: It’s still the dream to be a part of the European Union.

Italy

Italian region votes to scrap anti-Russian sanctions

A council in Italy’s northeastern Veneto region, is urging its national government to abandon EU international policy and recognise Crimea as being part of…

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Poland, Hungary under fire from former US president

This is the Brief from Brussels – a round-up of the headlines from Europe’s de facto political capital.

United Kingdom

'Queen backs Brexit' headline was significantly misleading, regulator rules

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has unveiled the government’s priorities during the traditional state opening of parliament.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson accused of "political amnesia"

There are stern words for the flamboyant Brexit campaigner from one of the EU's most senior officials.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU's Tusk enters Brexit row

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily show with all the stories making waves across Europe.

Economy

TTIP trade deal under threat over the Feta factor

A food fight between Europe and the US over protection for products like Feta cheese, Champagne and Parma ham could block the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership free trade deal.

France

Cannes Festival: EU film-funding project celebrates 25 years

Almost half of the films in the official competition at Cannes this year are supported by the EU MEDIA programme. The project – celebrating 25 years

World News

EU slammed for 'lack of vision' in migrant crisis response

The EU is facing further criticism over its handling of the migrant crisis. The UN high commissioner for refugees, Filippo Grandi, is reported to

World News

UK-EU referendum campaign heats up with Hitler comparisons

Leave campaigner and former London mayor Boris Johnson comparing the EU's aims to Hitler's while Remain campaigner and premier David Cameron claimed that Britons will be out of pocket if they vote to

My Europe Series

Europe Weekly: EU and Turkey trade blows over visa deal

In this edition of Europe Weekly: Brussels and Ankara trade barbs over a planned visa-free travel deal for Turkish residents; Workers protest over

World

Martin Schulz: 'The European Union is in a dismal state'

The president of the European Parliament says a Brexit would be "a disaster both for the European Union and for Britain."