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Erasmus at 30: what it is and how it works

The flagship EU mobility initiative is 30 years old. Research has suggested it is the best way to get a good job - and a partner.

Cyprus

'Difficult, but possible', historic talks on unifying Cyprus begin

Leaders from Cyprus have begun three days of meetings in Geneva with the aim of reuniting the island after decades of division.

Markets

Pound stays low despite UK prime minister's explanation of Brexit remarks

The value of the pound has slumped on fears Prime Minister Theresa May's comments meant Britain would be leaving the EU single market.

Europe News

'Populist' Grillo dumps Farage, eyes marriage of convenience with federalist veteran

An anti-establishment party founded by an Italian comedian and a political group led by a veteran EU federalist.

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United Kingdom

Have economists' Brexit forecasts been too negative?

Several economists have admitted they were mistaken to predict the UK economy would immediately suffer after the vote to leave the EU.

World News

EU migration row escalates over Austria 'offshore' asylum plan

In a sign of further splits within the EU on migration, Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn has slammed Austrian proposals to create asylum centres outside the…

Europe News

Verhofstadt enters parliament race

Former Belgian Prime MInister Guy Verhofstadt says he wants the top job the European Parliament.

Economy

Economic optimism in the eurozone despite political uncertainty

Economic sentiment in the eurozone was much better than expected in December while German industrial orders pointed to a busy final quarter.

Economy

State of the Union: Challenges ahead for 2017

State of the Union is euronews’ weekly roundup of EU affairs.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Norway worries over Brexit

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from across Europe.

Europe News

Norway frets over 'very hard' Brexit

Britain lacks experience in international negotiations, according to Norway’s Prime Minister, which means it could complicate its Brexit talks.

World News

Euroviews. Europe’s New "Indispensable Nations"

Belgium

Britain appoints career diplomat as envoy to EU

Senior career diplomat Tim Barrow has been appointed as Britain’s envoy to the European Union.

World News

OPINION: Can the EU Survive Populism?

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: British ambassador to EU quits

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

Europe News

Britain's man in Brussels bows out ahead of Brexit talks

Britain’s ambassador to the EU has resigned, just months before crucial Brexit talks are set to begin.

Economy

Malta's EU presidency in-tray

Malta took up the six-month presidency of the EU on New Year’s Day.

United Kingdom

Brexit - which way now as UK's EU ambassador resigns

The abrupt departure of Sir Ivan Rogers comes just a few months before Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to start formal Brexit negotiations.

United Kingdom

Who is Sir Ivan Rogers?

The former treasury policy chief resigns from role as EU envoy

United Kingdom

Britons 'more positive' about EU since voting to leave

The EU conjures up a better image for Britons six months since they voted to leave the bloc, a new poll has found.