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Hammond: EU has 'wafer-thin democratic mandate'

The European Union has a “wafer-thin democratic mandate” in the UK – so says British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. The last time that the UK held

Luxembourg

Luxembourg votes for no change to electoral role

Luxemburgers have rejected, by referendums, key changes to their voting rules. The Grand Duchy said no to allowing foreign residents to vote in their

My Europe Series

Enter the elephant - EU relationship finally takes UK centre stage

At Westminster, the countdown to the EU referendum is on. And no one is hearing the political clock tick louder than British Prime Minister David

World

Scotland seeks stronger EU voice

The woman who propelled the pro-independence Scottish National Party to win 56 seats in the United Kingdom parliament in Westminster in May is

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Germany

Merkel will work constructively with Cameron to reform EU

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will work constructively with British Prime Minister David Cameron on reforming the European Union, reaffirming her

Ireland

Irish referendum result: 62 percent say yes to same-sex marriage

The result of Ireland’s referendum on same-sex marriage has become official: an overwhelming “yes”. Celebrations began in Dublin and elsewhere as it

Ireland

Ireland 'says overwhelming yes' to same-sex marriage in referendum

Ireland looks to have said an overwhelming “yes” to same-sex marriage in the country’s referendum – according to both supporters and opponents of the

Ireland

Ireland expected to say "I do" to gay marriage

It would have been unthinkable just a few years ago in this most Catholic of countries, but Ireland appears to be on the brink of authorising gay

United Kingdom

Cameron says he'll stick to promise to hold EU referendum

Following his election victory, David Cameron says he will organise a referendum on EU membership

Europe News

Cameron's re-election paves the way for a Brexit

UK Prime Minister David Cameron promised a referendum on EU membership if he won a second term in office. Eurosceptism remains high in Britain with

My Europe Series

Brussels watches results of UK election for talk of referendum

This week on Europe Weekly, we recap the UK general election results and a promised referendum on its EU membership. Ahead of the eurozone finance

My Europe Series

The eurosceptic dream: a vision of Britain the day after Brexit

What would the British and EU citizens wake up to if the UK voted to exit the EU? How would that impact trade, prices, politics, jobs and daily life

Ukraine

Ukrainian president lifts objections to referendum on state structure

The Ukrainian President says he is ready to hold a referendum on the future structure of the state, apparently lifting earlier objections. But Petro

Russia

Annexation of Crimea: One year on

Celebrations have begun in Crimea, almost a year on from Russia’s annexation of the peninsula. Following a referendum on March 16, 2014, Crimea was

Greece

Greece could call referendum if debt plan rejected, warns finance minister

Greece could call a referendum or hold early elections, if eurozone partners reject its debt and growth plans. Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has

Slovakia

Slovakia: Referendum to further limit gay rights ruled invalid

A gay rights referendum in Slovakia has been ruled invalid after it failed to attract big enough voter turnout. Conservatives were hoping to

United Kingdom

Cameron hints at early UK referendum on EU membership

David Cameron has hinted that a possible future referendum on Britain’s EU membership could take place earlier than planned. The prime minister said

Switzerland

Switzerland says "No" to immigration limit

Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in Barcelona declares Catalan independence vote a "failure"

My Europe Series

Will the Swiss seek fresh curbs on immigration?