EU to help Libya send migrants back home
EU states aim to help Libya deport would-be migrants back home, while keeping open “all available options” on its response to Russia’s "deliberate targeting" of civilians in Syria.
British spies to help EU stop Russian meddling
Britain’s spy chief has promised to work with EU states to stop efforts to hack elections, amid multiplying concern on Russia’s “hybrid” attacks.
Estonia joins US in passing Magnitsky law
Estonia has voted to ban entry to foreigners deemed guilty of human rights abuses in a law targeting Russia and inspired by the Magnitsky case.
News in Brief
- Wallonia sues Volkswagen over Dieselgate scandal
- Report: EU commissioners want to cut Poland's funding
- Italy's Monte dei Paschi bank faces state bailout
- Muslim woman set to become Romania PM
- EU dodges decision in US visa row
- States must ratify EU-Singapore deal, ECJ lawyer says
- EU court: Morocco deals don't apply to Western Sahara
- UK mass surveillence is illegal, EU court says
Georgia and Ukraine hail EU visa-free deal
EU negotiators have agreed terms on a deal that could see Georgians entering the EU without a visa by this year, and Ukrainians early next year.
Opinion
No joke: Russian propaganda poses EU threat
With the French and German elections at risk of Kremlin interference, it's time for the EU to start treating Russian propaganda as a serious threat.
EU nationals fighting for IS drop by half
The EU's counter terrorism chief says between 2,000 and 2,500 EU nationals remain entrenched with the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
Dirty Russian money buying influence in EU, MEPs warn
The European Parliament's main political groups have raised the alarm over illicit Russian money in a letter to the EU foreign service.
EU countries agree to reinforce trade defence
After two years of stalled talks, member states decided to keep the current rules on tariffs but to suspend them in case of “state-induced” distortions in raw material and energy.
EU rejects calls for 'freeze' in Turkey talks
EU member states, with the exception of Austria, said that Turkey's EU accession process should continue even if no new chapter will open soon.
Interview
'Don't push Turkey away', says writer Elif Shafak
Novelist and essayist Elif Shafak said that isolating Turkey would "play into the hands of populism" and that liberals everywhere should defend their values with "emotional intelligence".
Focus
Russian gas project splits Swedish politicians in Gotland
Plans to rent harbour facilities to Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline project on the Swedish island of Gotland have split local political parties on strategic issues.
Russia courts Serbia amid EU dispute
Serbian PM Vucic cut short a trip to Brussels, the same day as Russian foreign minister said the EU was pushing Balkan countries to "antagonise" Russia.
EU drops talk of sanctions on Aleppo massacre
Aleppo reduced to "ashes", Germany said, but no more EU sanctions in view on Russia or Syria.
EU court to rule on humanitarian visas
The European Court of Justice will examine the case of a Syrian family who wants to go to Belgium. Its decision will apply to all EU countries.
Dutch need deal on Ukraine at summit, Rutte threatens
Rutte wants to walk away from an EU leaders meeting in Brussels next week with a "legally binding" declaration to quell grievances against the EU-Ukraine treaty.
Opinion
How the EU can make its Syria aid go further
The EU is spending hundreds of millions of euros to educate Syrian children in places such as Lebanon, but without proper auditing and benchmarks.
Opinion
The EU needs to make itself battle-ready
So-called EU Battlegroups need to be ready to go into action, not least so taxpayers know where their money is going.
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Latest News
- EU legal guide on emissions still not ready
- EU and Switzerland agree on free movement
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Trump and Erdogan haunt Nato meeting
Kerry sought to allay fears that Trump will abandon Nato, saying the president-elect is already "revising" many of his campaign ideas.
Russia pipeline is security 'threat', US diplomat says
Deputy US envoy said Nord Stream was one of Russia's tools to “create division” in Europe, amid calls for the Commission to intervene.
Opinion
Time to gear up European climate diplomacy in Beijing
The launch of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank heralds a new era of cross-continental financing for future energy markets, but a push for gas and failures to abide by good governance could doom the potential for a better tomorrow.
EU nations to retain control of defence fund
New defence fund not part of "an EU army", as Commission says UK and other critical countries have "changed their minds" on military integration.
EU to propose joint defence fund
New fund for military procurement and research, to be worth tens of billions of euros a year, is part of wider plans for an EU defence union.
Nato reassures allies on Trump and Erdogan
Nato chief voiced confidence that both the US and Turkey would remain steadfast allies despite Trump's win and Turkey's post-coup anger at Western powers.
Cyprus leaders fail to agree territory deal
A two-day meeting between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders ended without an agreement on the map of a reunited island, casting doubt on a final settlement.
Opinion
Europe can stop Syria's suffering
A survivor of one of Syria's death camps says Europe can do more to end the "industrial scale" suffering being inflicted by Assad's regime.
Little to celebrate at EU-Ukraine summit
EU leaders have pledged to uphold sanctions on Russia in the run-up to a summit this week, but the declaration comes amid multiplying uncertainties on future ties.
Obama praises Merkel as 'model' leader
The US president said he "could not have asked for a steadier, more reliable partner on the world stage".
Obama and Merkel defend free trade
The US and German leaders have said TTIP was a chance to “shape globalisation based on our values”, amid fears that Donald Trump would unravel trade and security relations.
MEPs cancel Turkey trip as relations sour
Turkish officials refuse to meet two senior MEPs, as diplomatic relations continue to deteriorate over Ankara's post-coup crackdown.
Opinion
EU dumping plan could ensure fairer China trade
A European Commission proposal on anti-dumping clears the way for the EU to abide by international obligations and avoid a trade war that would be dangerously counterproductive.
Opinion
Reasons not to end EU-Turkey talks
Stopping EU talks with Turkey would undermine democratic forces in Ankara, kill the Cyprus deal, and make the Middle East even more unstable.
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