Europe News EU's Michel 'hasn't slept well' since chair gaffe in Turkey Footage shows the awkward moment Michel and Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took the two top seats, leaving von der Leyen left wondering where she should sit. Eventually, she withdrew to a sofa, some distance from the two men. 08/04/2021
Europe News Biden invited to EU summit as Brussels bids to rebuild US links The move comes as Chinese and Russian officials met in a show of unity against western sanctions. 23/03/2021
Europe News I'm deeply concerned over Georgia's political crisis, says EU's Michel European Council President Charles Michel brought Georgia's ruling and opposition parties together in Tbilisi during his visit Monday, in an attempt to mediate the situation in the country. 01/03/2021
Europe News EU chief: Vaccine certificates could be available within three months European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a virtual meeting of EU leaders that vaccination certificates could be ready to use in three months time. 25/02/2021
world news When things go wrong: How EU and US can end their presidents' terms They lead two of the world's biggest political blocs, but what are the rules for removing the President of the United States and the President of the European Council? 11/01/2021
Germany German farmer ploughs European symbols into maize field The 36-year-old was able to reproduce an entire set of famous landmarks, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Eiffel Tower, on his field in northern Germany as the country took over the EU Council presidency. 06/07/2020
United Kingdom EU presidents sign UK withdrawal deal ahead of Brexit day Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel have signed the Brexit deal on behalf of the European Commission and European Council, part of the process to ensure a smooth UK exit from the EU next week. 24/01/2020
Europe News 2019 Year in Review - Changing of the guards We take a look back at the changeover of the EU top jobs at the end of 2019, and how one issue took its toll on those who headed up those institutions. 23/12/2019
world news EU member states agree on climate neutrality by 2050 without Poland EU leaders will on Thursday "advance altogether on a very important topic, that of our climate ambition", French President Emmanuel Macron said upon arrival in Brussels. 12/12/2019
Europe News Watch back: Change in leadership at top of European Union Donald Tusk is replaced as President of the European Council by former Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel. 29/11/2019
United Kingdom EU's Tusk warns post-Brexit UK will be 'second-rate player' Britain will lose influence in international affairs and become a "second-rate player" after it leaves the bloc, EU Council president Donald Tusk said on Wednesday. 13/11/2019
United Kingdom Donald Tusk bids goodbye to "my British friends" The outgoing European Council President's message came laced with an appeal to "please make the best use" of the Brexit delay. 29/10/2019
United Kingdom Brussels to delay decision on Brexit extension until after weekend Brussels has delayed its decision on a Brexit extension, an EU source told Euronews, adding the agreement will likely be decided upon next Monday or Tuesday. 25/10/2019
Romania Member states make unity declaration at informal EU summit in Romania Member states at the informal EU summit in Romania made a joint declaration pledging unity and to ensure Europe remains a responsible global leader 09/05/2019
world news EC presidency candidates cross swords during Maastricht Debate 2019 Frans Timmermans won initial impressions at the Maastricht Debate 2019, where five candidates for the European Commission presidency crossed swords 30/04/2019
Europe News What does the European Council do? Ahead of the European Parliament election, we outline the functions of the different branches of the European Union. What does the European Council do? 14/04/2019
United Kingdom EU mulls ‘flexible’ Brexit extension longer than UK's June 30 request European Council President Donald Tusk has suggested a Brexit delay of up to a year that could be shortened, ahead of a decisive summit in Brussels. 10/04/2019
World Theresa May asks European Council for Brexit extension In a letter to European Council President Donald Tusk, UK Prime Minister Theresa May asked for an extension to her Brexit deal. May has proposed postponing Brexit until June 30 in order to find a plan to exit the European Union. 21/03/2019
Belgium Watch again: Brexit extension possible if MPs pass deal, says Tusk A short Brexit extension is "possible" but "conditional", EU Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, in a short press conference in reaction to UK PM Theresa May's decision to ask Brussels for a Brexit extension until June 30. 20/03/2019
Romania Watch: Ceremony marks start of Romania's EU presidency The ceremony marks the start of Romania's stint at the helm of the Council of the European Union presidency, which runs from January 1 - June 30, 2019. 10/01/2019
Europe News EU tells May: No renegotiation - basta! Britain unsuccessfully tries to get concessions from EU27 14/12/2018
world news Watch: Donald Tusk just came out with an action-movie style trailer The video, with dramatic music, highlights what's to come this autumn. 06/09/2018
world news British PM Theresa May prepares landmark Brexit speech Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May meets with European Union Council President Donald Tusk at 10 Downing Street in London 01/03/2018
Venezuela EU slaps sanctions on seven Venezuelan officials Restrictions including travel bans and asset freezes have been issued as the country’s political and economic situation continues to crumble. 22/01/2018
Belgium Three possible outcomes to Brexit talks, says Tusk Outcome is up to UK, but Tusk suggests no Brexit may be an option 24/10/2017
Europe News EU's Tusk wary 'smear campaign' lies behind Polish probe European Council president Donald Tusk has said a Polish military investigation that the probe is part of a smear campaign organised by his political opponents Prosecutors are investigating former int 19/04/2017
