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What does the EU trade with China? In charts

As officials from the EU and China meet in search of creating stronger trade ties, we take a look at why and how this summit is critical for Europe.

World News

Euroviews. How the EU fails patients trying to access critical medicines ǀ View

Patients in Europe are unable to access the medicines they need, failed by an inconsistent system across the EU. A progressive plan for the future of healthcare provision across the continent is much needed.

United Kingdom

MPs back idea of Brexit extension to June 30 ahead of EU summit

British MPs have this afternoon endorsed Prime Minister Theresa May's request to the European Union to delay Brexit until June 30, adding weight to the pitch she will make to EU leaders in Brussels on Wednesday.

World

Your Call in full: Do Europeans have faith in politicians?

Watch Monday night's full episode of Your Call.

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USA

How is the US threatening to punish Europe over Airbus?

Washington has plans to slap tariffs on a list of European products, from planes to oysters, in retaliation for European aircraft subsidies.

World News

Fiat to pool with Tesla to reduce emissions average and avoid EU fines

EU emissions reduction targets get much tougher next year with average emissions for a carmaker's fleet limited at 95 grams per kilometre.

United Kingdom

May and Merkel meet as UK parliament passes Brexit delay law

The UK prime minister will also travel to Paris on Tuesday on a last-ditch mission to argue for another Brexit extension.

World News

Euroviews. The week that was: telling both sides of every tale ǀ View

Our weekly round-up of all the View opinions that have been driving debate across Europe and beyond.

World News

What does it mean to be European in the Brexit era?

With Brexit looming, NBC News spoke with Europeans in six countries to better understand how they feel the E.U. affect their lives.

Italy

Italy: Hundreds march in favour of high-speed train between France and Italy

It's the fourth time a rally has happened to say 'YES' to the proposed trans-Alpine train line between Turin and Lyon but the Italian coalition government is divided over the TAV plans.

World News

EU bid for greater lobby transparency 'dead'

Politicians have called on recording meetings with lobbyists and greater transparency on who influences lawmakers.

Belgium

EU target to half road fatalities by 2020 won't be reached

The safest European roads are in the UK and the least safe in Romania, the report found.

United Kingdom

The UK stockpiles for chaotic Brexit that may never happen

Consumers, government departments and businesses are spending millions on preparing for a "no-deal " Brexit, even though no one knows if it will happen.

United Kingdom

UK removes 'European Union' title from British passport

One woman tweeted the new passport she was issued with - with one major removal from the front cover.

United Kingdom

Nigel Farage 'not happy' about standing in European elections

One of Britain's foremost Brexit supporters, Nigel Farage, confirms he will lead his new party into the European elections but he is 'not happy'

United Kingdom

Watch: ‘The only Brexit positive is people take Europe more seriously’

At least someone’s glass is half full when it comes to Brexit.

United Kingdom

Pro-EU messages emblazoned across England’s Europe-facing cliffs

'This is our star and we're fighting for it,' says anti-Brexit campaign group in a message aimed at Europe.

World News

Climate extremes have cost Europe €453 billion since 1980

Nearly a third of all economic losses since 1980 across Europe were caused by floods.

Poland

Euroviews. When Polish judges become human rights defenders ǀ View

In a significant move today, the European Commission launched an infringement procedure to protect judges in Poland from political control. [...] By failing to protect judges from political interference, the country’s disciplinary regime [...] threatens the functioning of the EU as a whole.

World

Road Trip Europe Day 14: 'This really is the last straw'

As our road trip team enters France, they meet with customs officers who are showing the French government how a no-deal Brexit could affect European borders.