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Brexit drama, online memory and populism

In this edition of State of the Union we look at privacy vs freedom of information online as well as how Europe should deal with populism.

Netherlands

He's back! Brexit monster returns with launch of new Dutch advice book

The furry character, who is the face of the official Netherlands Brexit-ready campaign, is pictured 'tamed' by well-prepared entrepreneurs.

United Kingdom

Steve Barclay: 'A long way to go' on EU-Britain Brexit deal

The Brexit minister said that the Irish backstop 'had to go'.

United Kingdom

EU citizens in Scotland: 'Living here makes me feel safe and at home'

A new study has found that EU27 citizens feel "safer and more welcome" living in Scotland than in England. We spoke to some of them to find out why.

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Europe News

"Populists? Bring them into the tent"

"Populists? Bring them into the tent". An interview with political scientist Richard Higgott about the challenges of populism in Europe

Europe News

Romania and Hungary will nominate new picks for European Commission

Both nation's choices were rejected by MEPs.

World News

Euroviews. It’s time to end the guilt-tripping. Europe’s values do need protecting ǀ View

‘This Shameful Europe’ by the editor of Mediapart, Edwy Plenel [...] is a crisp representation of how a one-sided view of the EU was imposed over the last 30 years; how it failed the expectations of citizens from most walks of life and led to the growth of support to the Far-Right parties.

Austria

Austria elections: Will the far-right return to power?

Former conservative chancellor Sebastian Kurz is cruising to victory but it is not clear which coalition partners he will pick — the far-right party FPO or a so-called 'Jamaica' alliance with the Greens and Liberals?

Europe News

The Brief: Human rights organisation puts pressure on EU

Amnesty International accuses the EU of practicing double standards when it comes to the countries they are publicly critical of.

United Kingdom

MPs vote not to adjourn for the Conservative Party conference

The UK parliament will not break next week.

World News

Barnier: EU still awaits 'legal and operational' Brexit ideas from UK

"We are still ready to work on any new legal and operational proposal from the UK," Barnier told reporters on arriving for talks with European lawmakers on the latest developments on Brexit. "We are still waiting for this."

Europe News

Malta Migration Meeting: 'Solidarity a la carte is not workable'

Italy, Malta, France, and Germany are meeting in Valletta to find a temporary solution to relocating migrants rescued at sea, but a more permanent mechanism to deal with migration flows is not on the menu for talks.

United Kingdom

Labour party members vote against pro-EU stance for election run

British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn won support for his Brexit strategy on Monday, fighting off a challenge by members who wanted him to immediately back remaining in the European Union before any election.

World News

Facebook to press on with Libra launch despite European opposition

Since the U.S. tech company unveiled its plans in June, its proposed cryptocurrency has met with regulatory and political scepticism, with France and Germany pledging to block Libra from operating in Europe.

Europe News

On two wheels between the two seats of the EU Parliament | Part two

In this video we take a look back at the bicycle journey of our correspondent between Brussels and Strasbourg.

Europe News

On two wheels between the two seats of the EU Parliament | Part one

In this video, our correspondent cycles between the two seats of the EU parliament, Brussels and Strasbourg

World News

EU customs seized €740 million worth of fake goods in 2018

Pierre Moscovici, the Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs added that the job of customs officers "is made even more difficult by the rise in small packages entering the EU through online sales."

Germany

German generosity to migrants highlighted in report

Among some of the world's richest countries, Germany is one of the most generous when it comes to granting permanent residency to migrants.

Europe News

The Brief: How are the elections in Israel being viewed in Brussels?

Today Israel is having an election for its prime minister, and both candidates believe in a one-state solution. This conflicts with the EU's push to end Israeli expansion in the West Bank.

Europe News

The Brief: Climate Change threatens the future of crops

With the production of major crops expected to be down by 50% in the next 30 years due to climate change, lawmakers and environmental activists are searching for ways to protect the future of agriculture.