state of the union Climate commitments and Conservative clarity EU leaders strived to stay on track with climate neutrality goals for 2050, while keeping one eye on the outcome of the UK elections, welcoming the 'clarity' of the results. 13/12/2019
brussels bureau EU leaders welcome Brexit 'clarity' Getting Brexit done is what the EU can now focus on after the UK elections returned a clear majority for Boris Johnson's Conservative party. The bloc is now focusing on the future without the UK. 13/12/2019
brussels bureau Tusk: Five years in under three minutes We take a look back at Donald Tusk's time in office at the EU Council presidency. From financial crisis to migrant crisis and Brexit, he has weathered many European storms. 29/11/2019
brussels bureau EU summit top jobs race round two EU leaders meet on Sunday to thrash out a deal over the team that will guide the bloc for the next five years. The power game between the French and German leaders will be key to breakthroughs. Paris is pushing for French Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, while Berlin is sticking to Manfred Weber. 28/06/2019
World These are the men and women shaping Europe A memorable evening at the majestic Palais d'Egmont in Brussels, organised in partnership with the European Business Summit, awarded European leaders for their outstanding achievements in five categories. 08/05/2019
brussels bureau EU summit: EU leaders agreed Irish backstop should only be temporary As the EU Summit wraps up in Brussels today, the EU27 say they've agreed the Irish backstop should only be temporary 13/12/2018
state of the union State of the Union: Catalonia, Brexit and EU summit In this edition of State of the Union: it’s been a headline-grabbing week in the EU, with the Catalonia crisis escalating and Brexit dominating an 20/10/2017
world news Mariano Rajoy calls Catalonia crisis "unacceptable" during press conference Rajoy blames Catalonia's leaders for the crisis in the region 20/10/2017
brussels bureau Catalonia: 'No room' for EU mediation EU makes position clear on Catalonia as tensions escalate 19/10/2017
Belgium Brexit: 'It's time to get on with leaving', May Britain's premier remains vague on Brexit timetable, but insists on March deadline for triggering divorce amid Lords turmoil. 09/03/2017
brussels bureau Donald Tusk stays on as European Council President despite Polish opposition 09/03/2017
Greece 'Listen to us', Greeks appeal to eurozone leaders More than used to the uncertainty, Greeks out and about in Athens on Sunday calmly awaited news from Brussels that could determine the country’s 12/07/2015
state of the union Europe Weekly: EU aims to tackle youth unemployment In this week’s edition of Europe Weekly: As youth unemployment reaches crisis point in Europe, we visit Germany, the new Mecca for those seeking 28/06/2013