Turkey denies protection to returning Syrians
Syrians returned to Turkey are not being granted the protection status they were promised under the terms of the deal with the EU.
EU commission presents 'realistic' lobbying rules
The EU executive called for more stringent regulation of interest representatives trying to influence EU decision making. Critics say the 'transparency revolution' is being blocked by the European Parliament and EU member states.
Budget commissioner Georgieva leaves for UN campaign
Kristalina Georgieva has been chosen as Bulgaria's candidate for UN secretary general. She is temporarily replaced by digital commissioner Guenther Oettinger.
News in Brief
- Catalonia leader wants independence vote September 2017
- EU leaders to attend Peres funeral
- German/UK stock merger probed
- Germany has no plans for Deutsche Bank rescue
- Evidence mounts of Russian role in MH17 disaster
- Four EU states did not relocate a single refugee
- EU-Turkey deal keeps migrant numbers down
- EU proposes mandatory lobby register
New EU rules on financial products in limbo
A feud between MEPs and the EU commission is threatening to derail financial services regulation that would protect consumers from misleading investment products.
Evidence mounts of Russia's role in MH17
Evidence mounts of Russia's role in worst EU aviation disaster in recent history, as EU leaders prepare to discuss extending sanctions.
Learn to love migrant quotas, Juncker tells eastern EU
The commission chief insists he is still committed to migrant quotas and accuses some member states of failing on migration.
No support for EU army in ministers' talks
There will be no joint EU force and no EU military HQ for a long time to come, defence ministers’ talks in Bratislava on Tuesday indicated.
Ambition meets reality in EU tax leaks probe
Journalists urged MEPs on Tuesday to crack down on tax evaders and money launderers, but EU states are reluctant to let a new inquiry do its work.
Greek MPs approve water and electricity privatisation
The measure is part of a bill that will allow Greece to receive a €2.8 billion tranche of EU aid.
WhatsApp's data gathering probed
Germany orders the US firm to stop collecting data "with immediate effect" and Italy wants details on the information it gathers on users.
Green MEPs launch EUleaks
Green MEPs have launched a secure platform to protect those disclosing problems in EU decision-making. Responsibility for publishing materials will fall upon MEPs.
EU funds for Bulgaria target border security
Reception and detention facilities in Bulgaria are in poor shape but most of the €108-million emergency aid package announced by the EU commission will go to border security and surveillance.
EU sanctions hurting Russian firms, US says
EU and US sanctions are draining money from Russian companies and from its state aid fund, US research shows.
Opinion
The EU’s new offer to Africa
The European Commission’s plan for a multi-billion African investment vehicle is mainly another incentive for African leaders to give higher priority to border management.
Column / Crude World
Why Putin's union doesn't want to work with the EU
The EU should not dismiss institutional cooperation with the Russia-led economic association. But Moscow's previous behaviour with Ukraine and Moldova shows it won't let its neighbours turn too much to the West.
Charges await Danes and Germans for helping refugees
People caught transporting refugees out of compassion are likely to face stiff fines in Denmark and possibly jail time in Germany.
EU migrant quota idea is finished, Fico says
The Slovak PM, whose country holds the EU's presidency, said migrant quotas are now off the table and member states can refuse to take in refugees.
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Latest News
- EU commission presents 'realistic' lobbying rules
- Evidence mounts of Russia's role in MH17
- New EU rules on financial products in limbo
- Turkey denies protection to returning Syrians
- Budget commissioner Georgieva leaves for UN campaign
- Ambition meets reality in EU tax leaks probe
- No support for EU army in ministers' talks
- Greek MPs approve water and electricity privatisation
Finland calls for 'pragmatic' EU defence
Finland’s plan for EU defence integration, presented to ministers today, goes less far than Italian or French “visions”, while quietly designating Russia as a threat.
MEPs push for oversight on commissioners
Green group ideas on how to avoid Kroes-type EU conflicts of interest in future were endorsed by the centre-left S&D group on Monday.
Investigation
EU and US in talks on car emissions cheats
The EU and US have started talks on how to prevent emissions cheating by car companies such as Volkswagen, with a US regulator saying some engineering choices accepted in Europe "don't make sense".
Hollande warns UK not to abandon Calais obligations
French president Francois Hollande visited Calais for the first time since taking office and promised to dismantle the makeshift migrant camp there, as right-wing pressure grows.
Spy agencies launch 'real-time' terror tracker
Intelligence agencies in Europe launched an "interactive operative real-time information system" in July to collect data on jihadist suspects, EUobserver has learned.
Italy lays out 'vision' of EU army
Italy has laid out plans for the creation of a “European force” that goes beyond Franco-German proposals on defence integration.
Focus
EU students and academics could desert UK
Six decades of academic cooperation between the UK and Germany is now at risk, says German academic body.
Investigation
VW website to inform European consumers about cheating
Volkswagen commits to an EU "action plan" announced last week, and promises to set up a single website to give details on cars fitted with software to cheat emissions tests.
Barroso had deeper ties to Goldman Sachs
The US bank made "confidential" suggestions on changes to EU policy changes during the former Commission chief's time in office, newly released documents reveal.
Turkey has stopped me from going home, says Erdogan critic
Joost Lagendijk, a former Green MEP and Turkey rapporteur, has been working for a university allegedly tied to the Gulen movement.
Agenda
Climate change and migration vote on the Agenda This WEEK
EU countries will discuss a common defence policy and are expected to accelerate ratification of the Paris climate agreement. Hungarians vote in a referendum on the EU's migration policy.
Irish and Polish people march for abortion
Irish people have called a worldwide demonstration on Saturday to demand an end to Ireland's strict abortion laws.
EU admits 'unrealistic' to close TTIP deal this year
EU trade ministers said it was not realistic to finalise talks on the TTIP trade treaty before the end of the year. But they agreed to a similar deal with Canada and will take steps to have it ratified.
Opinion
LGBT rights at stake in Georgia election
The Georgian Dream party says it is pro-EU, but its demonisation of LGBT people for the sake of a few votes is a retrograde move on Georgia's European path.
