World News

Euroviews. View: Why are authoritarian democratic leaders getting so popular?

The rise of “illiberal democracy” in Europe is typically centered on a leader who concentrates power by overriding – and in some cases eliminating – institutional checks and balances.

03/08/2017

Poland

EU takes legal action over Poland's court reforms

The European Union is taking legal action against Poland’s right wing government over court reforms it fears will undermine the independence of the country’s common courts.

29/07/2017

Europe News

President Juncker agrees on right to food equality

European Commission President Juncker agrees with Slovak PM over food quality disparity between EU members states

27/07/2017

Poland

EU-Poland row gets personal as war of words heats up

The Polish justice minister lashed out at European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans, who happens to be Dutch

27/07/2017

United Kingdom

Euroviews. View: A crossparty way to avoid Brexit disaster

"It is time to hand leadership to an experienced, clear-eyed leader who can dispense with tribal politics and cobble together support from the sensible wings of the major political parties."

26/07/2017

Europe News

Brief from Brussels

Possible sanctions on Poland, debate and protest over weedkillers, and an update on Brexit negotiations

19/07/2017

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Commission looks again at Polish law changes

Polish rule of law under the microscope The European Commission is once again examining the rule of law in Poland.

18/07/2017

Poland

Thousands protest in Poland against government judicial changes

In major cities across Poland protesters condemn judicial changes which they say will kill judges' independence

16/07/2017

United Kingdom

UK: Cabinet 'warming to idea of phased Brexit' - Philip Hammond

UK Finance Minister says government is coming round to idea of 'phased exit' from European Union.

16/07/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Greece off EU budget watch list

This is The Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top EU news stories of the day.

12/07/2017

Ukraine

Euroviews. View: Why an EU-Ukraine customs union would be mutually benefitial

If the EU turns Ukraine away, what message does that send to other states in our neighborhood, or to Russia?

12/07/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Belgium niqab ban upheld

In this episode: Belgium’s ban on Islamic veils are ruled to be legal; the British Foreign Secretary dismisses talk of a Brexit bill, and Ukraine hosts an EU-Kiev…

11/07/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU finance chiefs talk banking reform

This is the Brief from Brussels: a roundup of the top EU news stories

10/07/2017

United Kingdom

EU Parliament slams UK offer to expats

The European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator urges Britain to improve its offer for EU citizens - or face having it rejected.

10/07/2017

My Europe Series

State of The Union: Juncker slams MEPs

This is State of the Union, euronews' weekly roundup of EU affairs.

07/07/2017

Europe News

EU unveils migration action plan for Italy

The EU has unveiled a new action plan designed to help Italy cope with the influx of migrants to its shores.

04/07/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Italy seeks new rules for sea rescue NGOs

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round-up of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

03/07/2017

France

Europe honours German titan Helmut Kohl

World leaders have paid a final tribute to Helmut Kohl, the former Chancellor who reunited Germany and helped shape Europe as we know it.

02/07/2017

Germany

Tributes paid to 'true European' Helmut Kohl

01/07/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU fines Google

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital

27/06/2017