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Turkey launches new military drills in eastern Med as tensions rise

Greece accused Turkish jets of an incursion as the two sides come to blows over a longstanding dispute of maritime rights and gas resources.

Europe News

Europe's truck wars: Differences over EU's mobility package rage on

The EU's mobility package - legislation aimed at improving life for Europe's truck drivers - has finally come into force. But the controversy surrounding it is far from over.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Brussels politics gears up for busy Autumn

It was a less than relaxing summer with tensions simmering in the Eastern Mediterranean, and protests in Belarus, now EU politics must face tough talks over the EU's recovery budget, Brexit and spikes in COVID-19 infections.

Europe News

EU diplomacy struggling for influence as future of Belarus uncertain

"The EU influence in Belarus is very limited, contrary to that of Russia," explains Kristi Raik, International Centre for Defence and Security.

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Europe News

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan quits over Golfgate scandal

EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan quits over Golfgate scandal

World News

Can you change the law? European Citizens' Initiatives are one way

A new European Citizens' Initiative was launched last week, which aims at making "anti-pandemic vaccines and treatments a global public good". But what do you know about this direct democracy mechanism?

Belarus

Euroviews. The EU should learn from its role in Libya’s chaos before getting too involved in Belarus ǀ View

The revolution and subsequent civil war in Libya show what happens when a vacuum is left behind after the fall of dictators and the state apparatus that keep them in power.

Belarus

'Are you looking for a bloodbath?': Spanish MEP blasts Tsikhanouskaya

Spanish MEP Manu Pineda blasted Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, asking her if she would accept sanctions against those who didn't vote for her.

Living

61 million chickens rejected due to disease - is it time to go vegan?

With fears over contaminated poultry on the rise, here are 7 ways you can easily transition to a vegan diet.

Belarus

'Belarus has woken up': Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addresses MEPs

The opposition leader, who has become a lightning rod for protests in Belarus, addressed MEPs via video link from exile in Lithuania.

Poland

Poland to give money to "LGBT free" towns denied EU funding

The government is to give €57,000 to Tuchow — three times that amount the so-called 'LGBT free' municipality had applied for under an EU scheme.

Hungary

Hungary urges EU to pursue dialogue with Belarus

EU foreign ministers have scheduled a video meeting on Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Belarus.

Cambodia

Cambodia will no longer benefit from EU's preferential trade programme

For years, Cambodia and the European Union have been on a collision course over the southeast Asian country's "serious and systemic violation of human rights". Now, its stand has become official.

Italy

How likely are European countries to vote to leave the EU?

Italians were the most likely to favour their country leaving the European Union if the UK's post-Brexit economy was in good health in five-years' time, compared with the blocs other major players Germany, Spain and France.

Belarus

Euroviews. There is hope again in Belarus - even as Lukashenko muddies the election waters ǀ View

While the results of the presidential election in Belarus can be already be anticipated, the EU must be ready to be called on to mediate between the opposition and incumbent President Lukashenko, "Europe's last dictator."

United Kingdom

UK citizens increasingly moving to EU since Brexit vote, study says

Brexit has led to a sharp increase in the number of people moving from the United Kingdom to European Union countries, a new study suggests.

Green News

6 million euros allocated to save animals impacted by coronavirus

How have elephants, rhinos, giraffes, pangolins and marine species been affected by the pandemic?

Smart Regions

Alpine Space protects heritage and the environment

In partnership with the European Commission

Preserving heritage and protecting the environment are among the aims of the European Atlas project.

Economy

COVID-19: Euro area economy suffers record drop of 12.1%

Eurostat also expects Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the whole European Union to have fallen by 11.9 per cent between April and June.

Europe News

EU issues first ever sanctions against cyber attacks

The move to use the full force of the EU's new powers, agreed back in May 2019, was welcomed by the Dutch foreign minister on Twitter