brussels bureau The Brief: fallout from Balkan enlargement stalemate "I would like to make a political comment at least only with what I believe. Let's be very careful with the Balkans. Don't let the Balkans get reBalkanised in the old way things were happening then," EU Commissioner Avramopoulos told reporters 16/10/2019
brussels bureau EU crunch summit - the stakes Three years on from the vote which shocked Europe and the world. The Union Flag still flies here at the seat of EU power. Three British Prime Ministers have grappled with Brexit, our political editor guides you through the issues. 16/10/2019
brussels bureau EU leaders to discuss climate change budget At the summit on 17 and 18 October, EU leaders will discuss how to incorporate climate change initiatives into the budget. 15/10/2019
brussels bureau Hong Kong protesters bring their voices to Brussels A delegation of the leadership of protesters in Hong Kong are pressureing European leaders for support in Brussels. They're trying to raise awareness about the police brutality during the ongoing demonstrations. 15/10/2019
brussels bureau Londoners adjust to new life in the Netherlands Since the 2016 referendum, over 100 London-based companies have uprooted to the Netherlands to prepare for Brexit. 15/10/2019
brussels bureau Foreign ministers discuss Turkey-Syria conflict Foreign ministers met to weigh options for how the EU should respond to Turkey's invasion of Syria. 15/10/2019
brussels bureau DUP rejects plan 'as things stand' as EU and UK hail Brexit deal The UK and the EU say they have reached agreement on a Brexit deal but the British PM has yet to win the support of his parliamentary allies at home. 15/10/2019
brussels bureau Simon Coveney tells Euronews the UK 'needs to move to facilitate deal' The deputy Irish prime minister told Euronews on Monday that the UK 'needs to move' in order to facilitate a Brexit deal, and could see a 'very generous response'. 14/10/2019
brussels bureau In Ukraine, 'Europe' means life without corruption, Andrei Kurkov Through his books, the writer Andrei Kurkov has discovered the many faces of Ukraine, a country that remains in the eye of the hurricane. 11/10/2019
brussels bureau Commission interrupted: three candidates rejected could delay new team Ursula von der Leyen might struggle to take over the EU Commission on November 1st. With three designated commissioners rejected by the European Parliament, the risk of delay of the appointment of the new Commission is more realistic than ever. 11/10/2019
brussels bureau EU Commission hearings: 'This is the first time that a French candidate has been rejected' France's nominee to become European Commissioner, Sylive Goulard, took a beating in the European Parliament. 89 committee members voted against her and only 29 in favour - ostensibly over ethical concerns for which she's being investigated. 10/10/2019
brussels bureau France's Commission pick Goulard falls at final hurdle At a second hearing MEPs rejected President Macron's candidate who was destined for the important Internal Market portfolio. 10/10/2019
brussels bureau The Brief: a level-playing field with EU funding Closing the gap between rich and poor- a great aim of regional development funding. One proposal is to improve the food production system. The urban agriculture model is being tested in the suburbs of Brussels with the goal of creating more sustainable food chains in cities. 10/10/2019
brussels bureau Geel - a town with a revolutionary approach to mental healthcare It has been an important place of pilgrimage for healing mental illness for centuries, and it was one of the earliest models of psychiatric care that allowed patients to live among the community. We travel to the town of Geel in northern Belgium where social inclusion fights against stigma. 10/10/2019
brussels bureau MEPs condemn Turkey offensive, call for action over security and humanitarian concerns As Turkish troops advanced into North East Syria, MEPS debated with the EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini to see what's at stake for Europe. 10/10/2019
brussels bureau 'Emotions running high' in Brexit blame game "To put things very frankly and to try and be objective, on this particular point, we are not really in a position where we are able to find an agreement," Barnier told MEPs. 09/10/2019
brussels bureau The Brief: Brexit extension fatigue and Commissioners in the clear In this edition we ask two MEPs whether the UK should be granted another extension, and also look at who got the greenlight at to take a seat in the next European Commission. 09/10/2019
