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Merkel's call for EU unity on migration hits snag over internal feud

The German chancellor is at loggerheads with her government’s interior minister over European asylum policy.

United Kingdom

Britain's EU Withdrawal Bill pits Parliament against the government

Prime Minister Theresa May claims it is the government that represents the will of the people

Greece

The Republic of Northern Macedonia - what happens next

Several critics say the deal's problematic. The accord must still be approved by Macedonians in a referendum AND by parliaments of both countries where nationalist and opposition parties have vowed to resist it

Netherlands

EU cigarette tests hide true harm of smoking, research shows

EU system "influenced by tobacco companies" underplays damage of smoking, Dutch study claims.

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Real Economy

Europe’s Ticking Time Bomb: Wage Inequality

In partnership with The European Commission

With 20% of European workers making five times the income of the bottom 20% the slow growth of wages at the bottom has meant a manifold increase in inequality across Europe. Real Economy looks at how to solve a problem like inequality.

Europe News

Migrant ship drama - symptom of a sick EU system?

"This case demonstrates the humanitarian consequences of the dysfunctional asylum policy"

Belgium

EU to give free Interrail pass — but only if you can handle this quiz

The European Commission has set aside a sum of cash to give young Europeans turning 18 this year a free Interrail pass. But first, you have to answer these questions right.

United Kingdom

UK justice minister resigns over Brexit policy

UK's Dr Phillip Lee becomes the first MP to resign so he can vote against the government on Brexit, dealing a huge blow to Prime Minister Theresa May.

United Kingdom

What's happening with Brexit: 2 year update

10 key questions on Brexit, two years on from the UK's vote to leave the EU and in the run-up to a crucial Brussels summit.

Romania

Bucharest Gay Pride celebrates EU residency ruling

More than 5000 revellers took part in the Bucharest Gay Pride in the Romanian captial on Saturday. The theme for this year's event was for more rights and acceptance.

Europe News

Barnier sends London back to the drawing board

Irish border "backstop" fix cannot be for whole of UK, EU negotiator says

United Kingdom

Anti-Brexit group launches campaign for second referendum on EU member

Best for Britain says people and businesses are suffering because of the uncertainty

My Europe Series

State of the Union: New governments in Spain and Italy - what a difference in tone!

Europe News

Dealing with a populist government in Italy

Looming tensions between Brussels and Rome worry markets

Economy

Boris Johnson suggests UK needs to act like Trump on Brexit

The UK foreign secretary has been recorded warning of ‘meltdown’ in Brexit talks and suggesting a ‘bloody hard’ Trump-style approach ‘might get somewhere’.

Europe News

Strong pro-EU credentials of new Spanish government

Two former top Brussels hands have joined cabinet

Europe News

Fear of opioid crisis in Europe

Last year alone, 51 new psychoactive substances have been detected

United Kingdom

UK proposes new Brexit deal to avoid hard border in Ireland

Theresa May reportedly backed down after a senior minister threatened to resign

World News

Angela Merkel calls for EU-wide asylum policy

German Chancellor says failure to implement joint system could threaten fundamental aspects of the European Union

Europe News

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