World News

Goldman Sachs hires former EU chief Barroso

Goldman Sachs (GS.

9 July 2016

Economy

EU seeks to sanction Spain, Portugal over spending

Spain and Portugal could faces fines for breaching EU spending rules after the European Commission opened a sanctions procedure on Thursday over both countries failure to tackle their budget…

7 July 2016

Europe News

The Brief From Brussels: Spain, Portugal given more time on deficits

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

4 July 2016

Slovakia

Slovakia attacks EU post-Brexit direction on eve of taking over presidency

Slovakia has warned that the future of the European Union cannot be decided by just two or three powerful Western members.

30 June 2016

United Kingdom

Britain's European Commissioner Jonathan Hill resigns after Brexit vote

Britain’s representative on the EU’s executive body, the Commission, is resigning following the referendum vote for Brexit.

25 June 2016

United Kingdom

Juncker - "No renegotiation"

In a statement, the EU says the British people's decision must be respected and calls for negotiations to be launched "swiftly".

24 June 2016

Belgium

David Cameron's "unacceptable behaviour" to blame over referendum defeat, Oettinger tells Euronews

Blame for the failure to convince British voters to remain in the European Union lies at the door of David Cameron, European Commissioner Günther Oettinger told…

24 June 2016

Economy

Greece gets the nod for next tranche of bailout cash

Greece has fulfilled all the necessary measures to receive a new slice of bailout money from its international creditors.

16 June 2016

Economy

Improving skills is only way to stop jobs disappearing from Europe

The European Commission has launched an programme to improve people's skills to avoid jobs disappearing from the region.

10 June 2016

World News

All you need to know on Europe's deadly air pollution problem

Key decision are expected in June around EU-wide limits for air pollution.

7 June 2016

Europe News

EU fails to agree licence for weedkiller

EU officials have failed to agree on extending the European licence of the widely-used weedkiller glyphosate which according to some studies can cause cancer.

6 June 2016

Europe News

EU backs 'sharing economy'

A top EU commissioner has leapt to the defence of app-based companies such as Uber and AirBnb.

2 June 2016

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UK PM, Mayor of London join forces

British Prime Minister David Cameron and London Mayor Sadiq Khan campaign together against Brexit.

30 May 2016

Europe News

EU to make online shopping easier with ban on geo-blocking

The European Commission has unveiled proposals which would make it easier for customers in the EU to buy online from other member countries.

25 May 2016

Economy

Eurozone ministers agree "breakthrough" deal with Greece

Eurozone finance ministers have agreed to offer Greece debt relief in 2018.

25 May 2016

Europe News

EU delays weed-killer vote

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

19 May 2016

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.

18 May 2016

Europe News

EU gives Spain, Portugal more time on deficits

The European Commission has shied away from punishing Spain and Portugal over their excessive budget deficits.

18 May 2016

Europe News

Thousands sign online weedkiller petition

More than 12,000 people have signed a petition urging EU officials not to grant an extended licence to a widely-used weedkiller.

18 May 2016

Economy

German economic strength supports eurozone growth

Germany's economy performed much better than expected in the first three months of this year, making it again the driving force for the eurozone.

13 May 2016