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EU's Oettinger issues apology over Chinese 'slitty-eyed' slur

Germany’s EU commissioner Gunter Oettinger finally apologised on Thursday for a speech in which he called Chinese officials “slitty-eyed” and joked about gay…

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The Brief from Brussels: Brexit triggers and jitters

Should the British government or the parliament be responsible for triggering Brexit?

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU commissioner under fire over 'racist' remarks

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

Europe News

Barroso cleared by EU ethics probe over Goldman Sachs job

A European Commission ethics panel has cleared former president Jose Manuel Barroso after he accepted a job with Goldman Sachs.

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EU's Oettinger in hot water over 'racist' remarks

A top European commissioner is under fire after he called Chinese officials ‘slitty-eyed rascals’.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Last minute CETA breakthrough

State of the Union is euronews’ weekly round-up of the top news stories.

Business Line

Ahead of Brexit, Britain ponders the power of small regions in global trade deals

Business Line considers how Wallonia's blocking of the CETA agreement with Canada could give London pause for thought on its Brexit negotiations.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU split on Russia sanctions over Syria

This is the State of the Union, euronews’ weekly roundup of the top stories from Brussels.

Belgium

EU summit hears list of Russia's misdemeanour ahead of tricky period

The EU faces a tough short-term future with Russia, Brexit and migrants all snapping away at unity, which the latest summit hopes to repair.

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Brief from Brussels: EU leaders to talk trade at summit

This is the Brief from Brussels, euronews’ daily roundup on EU affairs.

My Europe Series

The State of the Union

From free trade to Ken Loach via the Sakharov Prize - what has been hot and what has not in Brussels this week.

Europe News

German judges hear Canada free trade deal case

Germany’s constitutional court is hearing a case brought by campaigners against a free trade deal between the EU and Canada.

United Kingdom

UK parliament debates Brexit but won't vote on triggering EU divorce

Ahead of Wednesday’s parliamentary debate on Brexit, UK Prime Minister Theresa May faced questions on the thorny topic in the House of Commons.

Europe News

Barroso 'Goldman Sachs' petition handed to EU officials

A petition started by EU employees against former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso with more than 150,000 signatures has been handed to officials in…

Economy

Austerity obsession is pushing EU into crisis warns Stiglitz

Joseph E. Stiglitz is a titan of world economics, the fourth most-cited, and extensively published and translated. The Nobel prizewinner holds positions in several of the world's leading universities,

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: UK's May outlines vision of post-Brexit Britain

In this episode: British Prime Minister Theresa May makes her call for a fairer United Kingdom; the EU’s new border guard starts work, and the UN is about to name its next secretary…

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU eyes quick climate deal approval

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

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Belgium braced for labour reform protest

This is the Brief from Brussels.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: this week's roundup of EU news

This is State of the Union, a weekly roundup of Eu affairs.

Europe News

EU-US trade deal before Obama White House exit 'unlikely', says top official

EU-US free talks are floundering amid increased public opposition in some member states.