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Beware the 'bridges you burn' Tusk warns Poland

European Council President Donald Tusk was on Thursday re-elected for a second term, despite opposition from his home country, Poland.

09/03/2017

Europe News

Donald Tusk stays on as European Council President despite Polish opposition

European Council (EC) President Donald Tusk has been re-elected for a second term, despite opposition from his home country, Poland.

09/03/2017

Belgium

Donald Tusk re-elected president of EU Council

Donald Tusk has been re-elected President of the European Council, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg has confirmed.

09/03/2017

Belgium

Zeebrugge ferry disaster remembered

Memorial events have taken place on both sides of the English channel to mark the 30th anniversary of the Zeebrugge ferry disaster.

06/03/2017

Belgium

Protesters gather outside European Parliament over Accessibility Act

The European Disability Forum led a protest outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Monday, aimed at persuading MEPs to strengthen the European Accessibility…

06/03/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Le Pen's immunity lifted

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto capital.

02/03/2017

Belgium

Brussels police detain man with gas canisters in car

A man with suspected militant links has been detained in Brussels after police found two gas canisters in his car.

02/03/2017

Europe News

EU's Juncker unveils post-Brexit blueprint

The head of the European Commission has set out his vision for a post-Brexit EU.

01/03/2017

Europe News

MEPs scold EU governments on car emissions

A group of MEPs have accused EU governments of delayed stricter car engine emissions tests and failing to check up on cheating vehicle manufacturers.

28/02/2017

Belgium

Waiting for Juncker's white paper on a "multi-speed" EU

The President of the European Commission reportedly plans to offer member states a number of "pathways" to post-Brexit unity

28/02/2017

Economy

Greece moves closer to agreement over reforms to unlock next bailout loan

Euro zone finance ministers and Greece have agreed to resume negotiations over its bailout review next week.

20/02/2017

Europe News

Interns protest over unpaid work experience

Several interns have held a protest in Brussels to voice their anger at unpaid work experience.

20/02/2017

Europe News

Small protest against US vice president's Brussels visit

Some 30 people protested against the visit of US Vice President Mike Pence to Brussels on Monday.

20/02/2017

Europe News

US VP Mike Pence retreats from Trump's EU, NATO comments

US Vice President Mike Pence pledged support for the EU and NATO on Monday, distancing himself from comments made by President Donald Trump.

20/02/2017

Belgium

Euroviews. The European Union first: time for a change of approach

The key to enabling the EU to meet this potential – to save itself and the world from catastrophe – is for member states urgently to adopt a “European Union first” mantra.

18/02/2017

Belgium

Train derailment in Belgium kills one person, injures dozens more

A train has derailed shortly after leaving the Belgian city of Leuven, killing at least one person and injuring dozens more.

18/02/2017

Belgium

Euroviews. Russia and the West: how to avoid an escalation in Europe

16/02/2017

Belgium

Minister promoting cycle lanes has bike stolen

A Belgian mobility minister was left red-faced after his bike was stolen at an event to promote cycle lanes.

15/02/2017

Belgium

NATO chief urges allies to deliver on spending promises

NATO’s European allies increased military spending by nearly four percent last year, bucking a recent trend of cuts.

14/02/2017

Sci-Tech

Chips in the hand to identify who we are

No bag, no keys, no wallet and no ID.

14/02/2017

Europe News

MEPs set to vote on Canada trade pact, but Walloons loom large

The Belgian region of Wallonia garnered international attention last year.

09/02/2017

Belgium

Staff offered skin implant to sign into work

A Belgian digital-marketing and tech company called NewFusion has launched an initiative offering employees the opportunity to trade in their ID badges for a surgically-implanted…

09/02/2017

Next Series

Europe's drone challenge: addressing the threat to scheduled air traffic

Integrating drones into airspace: what is being done to prevent drones straying dangerously close to passenger flights?

08/02/2017

Europe News

Malta PM: Brexit hits 'hard,' migrant system 'dysfunctional'

The reality of Brexit is hitting Europe “hard on the nose” and the migrant crisis has arisen from a “dysfunctional” system, Malta’s prime minister has told…

02/02/2017

Belgium

MEP accuses Farage of "lying" in EU parliament protest

MEP Seb Dance holds handwritten sign accusing Nigel Farage of "lying" during a debate

02/02/2017

Belgium

Euroviews. Renewable energy co-operatives: Europe can literally be powered by its people

31/01/2017