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Iran

Iran warns European troops in Middle East 'may be in danger'

Britain, France and Germany have triggered the accord's dispute mechanism to force Iran into discussions. The process could bring back UN and EU sanctions on Iran.

Europe News

Tech giants are serious about lobbying in Brussels

Data protection, copy right, and digital tax. As the EU tries to regulate internet sectors big American companies boost their lobbying in the European capital

Hungary

Hungary’s rules for foreign-funded NGOs unlawful, says top EU advisor

He said the rules were disproportionate and unjustified.

World News

EU unveils €1 trillion plan to make the bloc carbon neutral by 2050

The EU Commission has set out how it will pay for a transition to a climate neutral economy by 2050.

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Poland

Hundreds of judges join Warsaw protest against Polish 'muzzle law'

Poland plans sanctions against judges who oppose judicial reforms that have been denounced as a "muzzle-law".

My Europe Series

Europe's changing political map from Vienna to Madrid

This week we look at how European politics is changing, with two more coalition governments being formed in Austria and Spain.

World News

Euroviews. The EU can’t claim credibility on climate action without tackling methane gas emissions ǀ View

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is one area where the EU has a major opportunity to apply its market power to drive down global emissions, both through methane legislation and diplomacy.

United Kingdom

No Big Ben 'bong for Brexit' says Downing Street

The 'world's most iconic timepiece' will not chime to mark the UK's exit from the EU, Downing Street has indicated

Croatia

Watch: EU must keep promises to Balkans on enlargement — Von der Leyen

"We have to deliver and keep our promises," von der Leyen said — in contrast to France's Macron who opposed opening accession talks until after reforms.

World News

Irregular migration to EU 'at lowest level since 2013' — Frontex

Preliminary figures show 139,000 irregular migrants were detected at EU external borders last year — 92% lower than at the peak of the migrant crisis.

World News

European ministers meet to salvage Iran nuclear deal

European foreign ministers met to discuss the Iran crisis and the 2015 nuclear deal at an emergency meeting in Brussels on Friday.

Europe News

Middle East crisis: EU's delicate balancing act between Washington and Tehran

In the past week, the EU has struggled to find a voice on foreign policy amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Thursday, the new EU Council President on a visit to Croatia - dismissed those claims, insisting he would be play a more important role.

Hungary

Viktor Orbán threatens new Europe grouping to rival 'weaker' EPP

Viktor Orbán praised Donald Trump and Boris Johnson praising their response to Iran compared to the EU which had been “not clear” on the issue.

Economy

EU's green transition 'will have slightly positive economic effect'

The climate crisis has made headlines, but now European politicians are trying to put green policy into practice.

Europe News

US-Iran: EU urges de-escalation and commitment to Iran nuclear deal

The first weekly meeting this year of the EU's commissioners focusing on the developments in the Middle East. The EU's foreign policy chief still clinging onto the hope that they can keep Iran within the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA.

Europe News

The Brief: Brexit - what to expect from future relations?

With Phase One of the Brexit negotiations practically over, it is time to think forward and talk about what the future holds for the relations between the UK and the EU.

World News

EU's foreign affairs Borrell warns of 'violence escalation' in Libya

It comes after his meeting with foreign affairs ministers from France, Italy, Germany and the UK.

Europe News

The Brief: US-Iran tensions- first test for 'geopolitical commission'

The EU scrambled to respond after tensions rose in the Middle East following the assassination of a top Iranian security official by a U.S. strike in Iraq.

Croatia

Croatian Social Democrat beats incumbent president in runoff vote

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, the incumbent president of Croatia, has lost Sunday's runoff election to Zoran Milanović, leader of the country's Social Democrat party.

USA

Pompeo accuses Europe of not being 'helpful' over Soleimani attack

"The Brits, the French, the Germans all need to understand that what we did ... saved lives in Europe," said Pompeo about the killing of Qassem Soleimani.