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UK government to clarify Brexit stance in seeking 'new phase' of talks

London is due to publish several new policy papers setting out its position ahead of renewed talks with Brussels later in August.

United Kingdom

Former UK cabinet aid calls for new party to oppose Brexit

James Chapman, the former chief of staff to Brexit Secretary David Davis, calls on politicians to jump ship and join new 'Democrats' party

Belgium

Belgium claims Dutch allowed sales of contaminated eggs for more than eight months

Belgium claims the Dutch knew as far back as November last year of fipronil-contaminaed eggs, but allowed sales to continue.

United Kingdom

Poll reveals trend of 'Brexit extremism' in UK

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Spain

70 African migrants injured on Ceuta razor wire border fence

70 African migrants injured on razor wire after rushing border fence between Morocco and Ceuta

Economy

Greece expects boost in tourist numbers

Greece expects boost in tourist numbers

Poland

EU takes legal action over Poland's court reforms

The European Union is taking legal action against Poland’s right wing government over court reforms it fears will undermine the independence of the country’s common courts.

United Kingdom

What Brexit may look like after 2019: UK finance minister's view

The United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer (finance minister) has said that in the immediate aftermath of the country’s departure from the European Union, “many things will look similar” in the

France

Macron plans asylum "hotspots" for migrants in Libya

The French President is proposing a new way to stem the flow of refugees into Europe

United Kingdom

UK: pre-Brexit consultation on EU migrants

The British government will examine what contribution EU citizens make to the UK economy

Europe News

European Commission concerned as Russia sanctions bill passes in US Congress

The European Commission has again raised concerns over proposed US sanctions on Russia, as the bill is passed by the US House of Representatives.

Europe News

Commission gives Poland one month to comply with judicial recommendations

The European Commission has sent Poland a set of recommendations regarding its judicial overhaul.

Poland

EU gives Poland ultimatum over judicial reform

Warsaw risks punishment over plans which Brussels say undermine judicial independence

World News

EU court urged to dismiss migrant quota challenge

The top EU court's adviser says a case brought by Slovakia and Hungary challenging the mandatory relocation of asylum seekers across the bloc should be dismissed

Europe News

Turkish foreign minister in Brussels amid protests over activists' arrests

Turkey’s foreign minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with EU foreign affairs High Representative Federica Mogherini on Tuesday, in Brussels.

Europe News

Is English really losing importance in Europe?

In May, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker declared that: “slowly but surely English is losing importance in Europe”.

Europe News

Protests in Brussels as Turkish foreign minister visits EU's Mogherini

Protesters in Brussels on Tuesday called for the release of human rights activists arrested in Turkey, as foreign minister Cavusoglu met with EU foreign affairs chief Federica…

Europe News

EU leaders worried by possible further US sanctions on Russia

European Union leaders say they are ‘following’ the progress of the US Congress, as it discusses further sanctions on Russia.

Poland

Polish President Andrzej Duda says he will veto controversial top court reform bill

Polish president caves in to people pressure over controversial Supreme Court bill

United Kingdom

What does the EU want from Brexit?

While the UK wrangles over the shape of its post-Brexit future, the EU has been developing its own stance to protect its interests in the talks now underway.