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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

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What does the European Council do?

Ahead of the European Parliament elections in June, we outline the functions of the different branches of the European Union. What does the European Council do?

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Europe News

EU tells May: No renegotiation - basta!

Britain unsuccessfully tries to get concessions from EU27

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.

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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

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.

Belgium

Three possible outcomes to Brexit talks, says Tusk

Outcome is up to UK, but Tusk suggests no Brexit may be an option

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

Europe News

Beware the 'bridges you burn' Tusk warns Poland

European Council President Donald Tusk was on Thursday re-elected for a second term, despite opposition from his home country, Poland.

Europe News

Donald Tusk stays on as European Council President despite Polish opposition

European Council (EC) President Donald Tusk has been re-elected for a second term, despite opposition from his home country, Poland.

Belgium

Donald Tusk re-elected president of EU Council

Donald Tusk has been re-elected President of the European Council, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg has confirmed.

Europe News

EU leaders must convince Turkey over refugee deal at Brussels summit

EU leaders are holding talks with the Turkish prime minister in an attempt to reach a deal over the refugee crisis. After late night talks on

Europe News

EU's Tusk kicks off shuttle diplomacy tour as Brussels seeks to save Schengen

The president of the European Council, Donald Tusk, has kicked off a week of shuttle diplomacy as the EU seeks to get a grip on the refugee crisis

Belgium

EU leaders name Donald Tusk European Council president

World

Herman Van Rompuy: 'A huge majority want to stay in the union and the eurozone'

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Should Herman Van Rompuy get more of the EU spotlight?