Interview
Leave politics out of agencies debate, says Polish minister
Health minister Konstanty Radziwill explains why he thinks Warsaw is the best future location for the European Medicines Agency.
Barnier: UK risks undermining trust in Brexit talks
A day before UK PM Theresa May sets out her Brexit strategy in Florence, top EU negotiator Michel Barnier told lawmakers in Rome: there can be no transitional deal for the UK without a withdrawal agreement.
News in Brief
- May to call on EU's 'sense of responsibility'
- Catalonia has 'contingency plans' for independence vote
- Last German polls confirm Merkel's lead
- EU to step up sanctions on North Korea
- Tusk calls 'euro summit' in December
- Report: May to seek two-year EU transition
- EU and US praise data deal
- EU backs Iran deal despite Trump's criticism
Facebook helping Germany to stop Russian meddling
Facebook chief Zuckerberg has said he is helping to stop Russia from interfering in the German election, the way it did in the US and France.
EU 'embarrassed' by Catalan 'taboo'
Faced with the growing tension between the Spanish and Catalan governments, the member states and EU institutions would prefer not to get involved.
Interview
Dieselgate disappointed car-loving commissioner
Industry commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska often finds herself on opposite sides to the car industry, referring to diesel engines as the "technology of the past".
Opinion
It's time to de-escalate the situation in Catalonia
Spain's apparent refusal even to allow for a dialogue on the referendum is giving the Catalan government less and less of an incentive to aim for a compromise.
Opinion
EU-funded lobbying is expensive and undemocratic
In the year 2015 alone, the EU spent a total €1.2 billion in grants in order to support European NGOs, which lobby the EU institutions.
EU takes time to ponder tech giant tax
The EU commission published a paper that outlined several options on how to increase tax income from internet companies' activities, but fell short of proposing legislation.
Asylum seekers create EU 'limbo' nation
The number of asylum seekers "in limbo" in the EU is likely to be greater than the combined populations of Cyprus and Malta, estimates indicate.
Opinion
EU charting the wrong course in migration policy
European officials have faced strong criticism for prioritising security interests over the rights of vulnerable people, in their efforts to stem migration flows.
Letter
A letter from Turkey's ambassador to the EU
Turkey's envoy to the EU says accusations that Turkey stifles free press are "false claims".
EU hopes for clarity on Brexit payments
May to give first major speech on Brexit since notifying EU that the UK was leaving. Negotiations have stalled, but she could revive them with a financial offer.
Portugal not yet aboard 'Med alliance' on EU agencies
"The chess table will be much more complex and more sophisticated than a matter of regions in Europe," said Portugal's health minister.
Spain arrests Catalan officials
Armed Spanish police have arrested Catalan officials and seized ballots for an independence referendum, prompting appeals for EU help.
Opinion
Serbia and the EU: Stability over democracy
Brussels' reluctance to speak out about Serbia's human rights abuses has damaging consequences for the country and the wider Balkan region.
Police raids escalate Catalonia tension
Spanish gendarmes have raided at least four Catalan ministries amid escalating tension ahead of the independence referendum.
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Latest News
- Leave politics out of agencies debate, says Polish minister
- Facebook helping Germany to stop Russian meddling
- It's time to de-escalate the situation in Catalonia
- Barnier: UK risks undermining trust in Brexit talks
- EU 'embarrassed' by Catalan 'taboo'
- EU-funded lobbying is expensive and undemocratic
- EU takes time to ponder tech giant tax
- Dieselgate disappointed car-loving commissioner
Focus
Finance ministers are 'toughest challenge' to education policies
The European Commission is trying to convince member states to pay more attention to youth and education policies.
Focus
EU businesses urge China to deliver on trade and access
European companies want Chinese leaders to be more open to foreign investment and live up to earlier pledges on free trade and globalisation against a more protectionist US.
Bank agency shuns EU invitations
The EU's banking agency is not visiting cities that want to host the agency post-Brexit "to ensure objectivity". The medicines agency has no such qualms.
Opinion
Do we still need political parties?
The question is a legitimate one, especially in a German election campaign that is avoiding pressing topics and leaving many voters helpless.
EU agency to fight election hacking
A new-model EU cybersecurity agency could help states defend their elections against "hybrid attacks", the Commission has said.
Sofia offers low-cost home for EU drugs agency
Bulgaria's capital has launched a campaign to prove that it could do as well as the other 18 contenders that want to host EMA - but for less money.
Opinion
Ukraine: NGOs need EU help
EU governments should stop Ukraine from hampering the work of NGOs in revenge against their anti-corruption work.
Investigation
EU bank accused of muzzling watchdog
An ongoing review of the the European Investment Bank's "complaints mechanism" could make the oversight branch less independent and less effective.
Opinion
Turkish journalists on trial for fake crimes
Journalists from Turkey's Zaman newspaper stand trial this week on fake charges that include "perception engineering" and "violating the rights of statesmen".
Analysis
Bayer-Monsanto merger could reshape EU food sector
Mega-mergers in the food sector have become commonplace, but EU laws do little to help it keep check on the impact this could have on the environment, public health, and food security.
UK wants to keep EU security cooperation
The UK aims to maintain and to "instensify" cooperation with the EU to fight crime and terrorism even after Brexit, according to London's new policy paper.
EU monitoring Cyprus passport sales
The European Commission has said it is in a "dialogue" with Cyprus amid concerns on loopholes in its passport sale scheme.
Investigation
Diesel cars contribute to about 10,000 deaths a year
Half the premature deaths from car pollution are caused by nitrogen oxide emissions exceeding the EU limits, a new study shows.
Former UN climate chief says US will still leave Paris accord
Christina Figueres said that the "world of post-truth" makes it difficult to assess statements on the United States' climate commitments.
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