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Defying Brussels, Hungary tightens rules on NGOs

Critics say the move aims to crack down on dissent and to stigmatize as 'unpatriotic' those groups backed by Western donors such as George Soros.

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The Brief from Brussels: MEPs urge quick Brexit talks

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU’s de facto political capital.

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Finland

Finland avoids government collapse, Finns Party fractures after shift to far-right

The election of hard-line anti-immigrant leaders to the nationalist Finns Party, the country’s second-largest, lead to its fracture with moderate party MPs siding with Prime Minister Juha Sipila.

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MEPs urge swift Brexit talks

The European Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator says talks needs to start as soon as possible.

Europe News

Erasmus turns 30

Thirty years old and still going strong.

Focus

Job creation: the EU-Africa Business Forum

The EU will spend 3.35 billion euros in an attempt to attract 44 billion of investment in Africa

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Brexit talks to start on June 19?

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

United Kingdom

'Positive talks' between Conservatives and DUP over power deal

The right wing Northern Irish party will hope to finalise the deal early next week.

France

French overseas territories head to the polls

United Kingdom

UK election: What will a hung parliament mean for Brexit

Europe News

EU nations back plans for prosecutors office to fight financial fraud

The European Commission estimates at least 50-billion euros per year is lost because of cross-border VAT fraud.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit: how to protect the peace in Northern Ireland

In an open letter, former peace negotiator pleads for special status for Northern Ireland to protect the peace process

United Kingdom

Brexit and the future of Polish citizens in the UK

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels

In this episode we examine the issues facing British voters ahead of the country's general election and the EU's plans to boost the bloc's military and defence strategy.

Europe News

EU reveals plans for unified military and defence strategy

Brussels has bowed to pressure to boost military ties to show it can provide security in the face of terrorist attacks and a resurgent Russia.

Economy

OECD boss issues warning for UK economy

The OECD predicts falling GDP growth for the UK, and that Brexit will be costly.

Economy

House prices: which European nations have seen the biggest changes?

House prices across Europe show a wide variety of post-2008 fortunes, but relatively consistent growth has not led to consistent optimism

My Europe Series

The State of the Union: EU and China target Trump over climate change

In this week’s edition we delve into the deepening divide between the European Union and the United States.

France

Euroviews. What does the Macron method mean for Europe?

Rather than standing exclusively with the old elites or the new populists, French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to rally broad political support under the banner of European unity. But can he really breathe new life into an ailing project?