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The day the Brexit hit the fan

A court ruling in London has thrown Theresa May's plans for Brexit into disarray - by saying parliament must approve the move to trigger Article 50.

Europe News

EU's Oettinger issues apology over Chinese 'slitty-eyed' slur

Germany’s EU commissioner Gunter Oettinger finally apologised on Thursday for a speech in which he called Chinese officials “slitty-eyed” and joked about gay…

Economy

Eurozone unemployment eases to 10 percent

Unemployment in the eurozone remains high but eased in September to the lowest level in five years at 10 percent of the workforce.

United Kingdom

Parliament must vote on Brexit, England's High Court rules

The judgement is a major setback for the government.

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United Kingdom

Britain's High Court rules Brexit requires parliament's approval

Britain’s High Court has ruled that government may not trigger Brexit process without parliament’s approval.

Romania

Corruption crackdown gains momentum in Romania as Bulgaria's stalls

Romania is taking big strides in rooting out high-level corruption, new data shows, in stark contrast to neighbours Bulgaria.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Brexit triggers and jitters

Should the British government or the parliament be responsible for triggering Brexit?

Real Economy

The economic impact of Europe's refugee crisis

How do refugees make the transition from fleeing their home countries to becoming economic assets to their new host countries, such as Germany, that provide safe haven?

Turkey

Europe condemns more journalist detentions in Turkey

The European Union has strongly criticised the detention of the editor and senior staff at a leading Turkish opposition newspaper who’ve been accused of supporting July’s failed…

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU commissioner under fire over 'racist' remarks

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

Europe News

EU's Oettinger in hot water over 'racist' remarks

A top European commissioner is under fire after he called Chinese officials ‘slitty-eyed rascals’.

World News

The EU and Canada sign historic CETA trade treaty

It was an historic moment in Brussels.

Canada

Protesters gain access to restricted area of European Council ahead of CETA signing

Ahead of Justin Trudeau's arrival, anti-CETA demonstrators managed to push their way into a restricted area of the European Council.

Canada

Europe and Canada set to sign CETA trade pact

Canada and Europe are set to sign their long-delayed free trade deal later today at a summit in Brussels.

World News

Italy's PM Renzi slams Brussels over migrant crisis

Italy’s Matteo Renzi has heavily criticised Europe’s handling of the migrant crisis during a huge referendum rally in Rome.

World News

Belgium signs the CETA deal

It had been blocked by Belgium's regional parliament in Wallonia, effectively meaning it could not be signed by the national government, nor by the EU as a whole.

World News

EU and Canada to sign CETA trade deal on Sunday

After weeks of deadlock, the EU and Canada say they will sign a landmark trade deal on Sunday.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Last minute CETA breakthrough

State of the Union is euronews’ weekly round-up of the top news stories.

Europe News

EU regulators back Gazprom's increased use of key pipeline

EU regulators have given their green light for Russia’s Gazprom to send more gas through a key pipeline in Germany.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Belgium agree last minute deal on CETA

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