brussels bureau EU's new migration pact under spotlight as interior ministers meet The EU's new migration proposal was discussed for the first time by the bloc's interior ministers today, beginning what is likely to be a long and uncertain process. 08/10/2020
Republic of Northern Macedonia EU looks to mobilise €20 billion for Western Balkans The funds would help the Western Balkans catch up economically with the rest of Europe. 07/10/2020
the global conversation European Commission widens its horizons in crackdown on corruption and abuse of law The issue of the rule of law has become a central issue in the European Union over the last decade. Up until recently, the spotlight was mainly on concerns over Hungary and Poland. But now the European Commission has decided to widen its horizons. 02/10/2020
brussels bureau EU 'naive' over rule of law of breaches, says Jourova Vera Jourova was speaking as the EU published its first-ever report on democratic values in the 27-country bloc. 30/09/2020
Belgium 'Stop using so much English', French journalists tell EU Commission French journalists in Brussels complain Commission uses too much English 25/09/2020
Europe Brussels appeals court ruling on Apple €13 billion back tax case The Commission's legal battle against the tech giant and Ireland dates back to 2016. It argues the low tax rate Apple pays Dublin amounts to state aid. 25/09/2020
brussels bureau EU wants to improve air traffic control and cut carbon footprint Delays, waiting to land or resorting to longer flight paths because of busy air corridors are just three examples of increased jet fuel consumption. 22/09/2020
View The EU Commission was wrong on Phil Hogan’s resignation. The damage may already be done ǀ View 04/09/2020
brussels bureau EU unveils action plan to secure access to critical raw materials The European Commission on Thursday unveiled plans to create domestic supply chains for raw materials, including lithium, seen as critical to the bloc's digital and green transition. 03/09/2020
Good Morning Europe Drugmakers ask EU to loosen rules for COVID-19 vaccine Consumer groups worry it could set a dangerous precedent. 03/09/2020
