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United Kingdom

No-deal Brexit risks 'future of our precious UK' says Hammond

"We need to get the spectre of a no-deal exit off the table," said Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond.

30/05/2019

Europe News

Talks to join EU 'should start with North Macedonia & Albania'

EU membership negotiations should begin with Albania and North Macedonia, according to the bloc's foreign policy chief.

29/05/2019

United Kingdom

Scotland unveils framework for possible future independence referendum

The legal framework for future referendums in Scotland, including a possible referendum on independence, was published by the Scottish government

29/05/2019

Economy

Salvini calls for EU to scrap fiscal rules after election triumph

Salvini, the country's deputy prime minister, said the EU's fiscal rules had failed and that they should be rewritten to focus on cutting unemployment.

29/05/2019

United Kingdom

Tory leadership favourite Boris Johnson faces court over Brexit claims

The former foreign secretary has been ordered to attend court to face allegations he misled the public in the run up to the 2016 referendum.

29/05/2019

World News

Which EU countries offer the best employment rates for migrants?

The United Kingdom has the most favourable employment rate statistics for EU citizens, according to Eurostat.

29/05/2019

World News

Euroviews. The EPP-S&D duopoly is at an end. It’s time for the liberals to forge the EU’s future ǀ View

The simple conclusion of the European elections is that the centrist mainstream still holds. But it is what the liberals decide to do now that will help decide the EU's future.

28/05/2019

World News

Written on their faces: Watch candidates react to EU election results

Written on their faces: Watch candidates react to EU election results

27/05/2019

World News

Euroviews. United in diversity? The EU Parliament is about to find out

The crumbling of old alliances and the emergence of new players has created a European Parliament which has little in common except a lack of common ground, writes Darren McCaffrey

27/05/2019

World News

Voter turnout rises for first time ever in EU elections, breaking 50%

The proportion of people turning out to vote in the EU elections has gone up for the first time since the formation of the European Union.

27/05/2019

World News

Guy Verhofstadt celebrates 'new balance of power' in EU Parliament

The leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe called for a "more ambitious Europe" as the EU election results the traditional main parties both lost ground.

27/05/2019

World News

European elections 2019: The key results — in one minute

Turnout breaks 50%, mainstream groups lose ground to liberals, Brexit Party storms the UK, Le Pen pips Macron: here's what you need to know about European Elections 2019.

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

Race to be next UK PM begins as Theresa May resigns as Tory party leader

The race to be the UK's next prime minister has begun after an emotional Theresa May announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7

24/05/2019

Netherlands

Dutch Labour party claims surprise win in the Netherlands' EU election

The Dutch Labour party was the winner of Thursday's European elections in the Netherlands, scoring more than 18% of the votes.

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

How have European leaders reacted to Theresa May's resignation?

While they lined up to praise her determination and courage, it was clear Brexit was never far from their minds.

24/05/2019

World News

Watch: We asked Europeans what the EU can do for them in the future

“Europe should care more for people and be less concerned with the economic side of things. There should be better social distribution and less social dumping between states,” said Michel from Brussels.

24/05/2019

World News

Watch: Europeans share what they think of the EU — do you agree?

Voters across the European Union are going to the polls to select the 705 MEPs to serve in the European Parliament for the next five years. While citizens from the UK and the Netherlands cast their votes this Thursday, most countries will vote on Sunday

24/05/2019

World News

Watch: Comedians poke fun at European countries ahead of elections

Do you hear the people sing (about their love for Europe)?

23/05/2019

World

Brussels fears no-deal Brexit could follow Theresa May’s departure

Many analysts believe Theresa May could be replaced as the leader of the Conservative Party by a more hardline Brexiteer.

23/05/2019

World News

EU to study Palestinian school books after claims of 'radical' themes

EU funds study into Palestinian school textbooks after claims of 'radical' themes

22/05/2019