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The brand new backbone of French politics

France's National Assembly sees a radical shift in members, with more women and younger average age.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: British PM under pressure on both sides of Channel

In this week’s edition of State of the Union: British Prime Minister Theresa May faces pressure at home and on the continent, amid election chaos and upcoming Brexit talks; Greece strikes financial de

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Eurozone officials eye new Greek aid payout

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

Spain

Spain: Rajoy survives no-confidence motion

The anti-austerity Podemos Party brought the motion against the embattled prime minister.

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Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Brexit talks to start on June 19?

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

United Kingdom

'Positive talks' between Conservatives and DUP over power deal

The right wing Northern Irish party will hope to finalise the deal early next week.

France

French overseas territories head to the polls

Economy

Theresa May's election defeat sparks fresh wave of uncertainty over Brexit talks

Unease would be the word to describe what Brussels feels after another surprise election outcome ahead of Brexit negotiations

Europe News

EU reveals plans for unified military and defence strategy

Brussels has bowed to pressure to boost military ties to show it can provide security in the face of terrorist attacks and a resurgent Russia.

My Europe Series

The State of the Union: EU and China target Trump over climate change

In this week’s edition we delve into the deepening divide between the European Union and the United States.

Europe News

EU and China turn on Trump over climate change withdrawl

There has been a meeting of minds between China and European leaders following their Brussels summit.

Economy

Talking tactics - eurozone shake-up plan

The Brussels Economic Forum brought together hundreds of business leaders to discuss how to avoid crises in the euro zone.

USA

Euroviews. How broken is American democracy?

The rest of the world urgently needs to understand America for what it has now become. Behind the Potemkin-like façade of a functioning democracy is a political system run by corporate interests.

France

Euroviews. What does the Macron method mean for Europe?

Rather than standing exclusively with the old elites or the new populists, French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to rally broad political support under the banner of European unity. But can he really breathe new life into an ailing project?

World News

MEPs using taxpayers' money to rent offices from themselves

World

Battling radicalisation, terror and cyber crime in the EU

How can Europe deal with with terror, radicalisation, cyber crime and the repercussions of Brexit on security?

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Barnier takes up Brexit talks post

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

My Europe Series

State of the Union: new Merkel-Macron double act

In this episode of State of the Union: European affairs expert Daniel Gros gives his views on the new Merkel-Macron double act for Europe and the euro zone; MEPs back the start of a process that could

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Ukraine signs visa waiver deal with EU

In today’s round-up of some of the top stories concerning the European Union: MEPs pass a resolution condemning Hungary for a “serious deterioration” in the rule of law and democracy; Ukraine and the

Europe News

Ukraine and EU sign long-awaited visa waiver deal

Ukrainian and EU officials have signed a long-awaited visa waiver deal.