EU summit and Brexit This WEEK
Security and defence, along with Brexit and migration, are among the big issues to be discussed as leaders from all 28 EU states converge in Brussels for meetings and a summit.
Macron’s investment screening idea watered down by leaders
EU leaders have put the brakes on a proposal by French president Macron to hand the EU more powers to screen Chinese and other foreign investments into strategic sectors in Europe.
'Historic' defence plan gets launch date at EU summit
EU leaders have agreed to launch joint defence missions, described by French president Emmanuel Macron as a historic moment for the European Union.
MEPs in Strasbourg amid French election This WEEK
MEPs are heading to Strasbourg this week amid a key election in France and broader issues over UK's decision to leave the EU.
Brits and French go to polls This WEEK
The British election will determine who will lead the UK out of the EU, while French leader Macron hopes to secure his base for more eurozone integration.
China summit and Juncker in MEP tax hearing This WEEK
EU and China are holding their 19th summit at the end of the week, but attention will first shift to EU commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, who will have to respond to tricky questions from MEPs on a Luxembourg tax scandal.
Trump descends into 'hellhole' This WEEK
Trump, Erdogan, and Macron to meet in Brussels this week at Nato event, as US president makes debut in European Union.
Joint defence and Africa on EU agenda This WEEK
Foreign and defence ministers will debate plans to create a military HQ and prepare “battlegroups” for action in Africa.
EU citizens, trade, and tax on EU agenda This WEEK
As EU leaders digest the results of the French election, Brussels will turn its attention to EU citizens living in the EU, the digital market, and taxation.
Brexit summit, Turkey and Hungary dominate EU This WEEK
European leaders will adopt their negotiating position on the Brexit summit on Saturday, whereas the situation of Hungary's democracy and post-referendum Turkey will be under scrutiny in the EU this week.
UK to file EU divorce This WEEK
UK prime minister Theresa May will trigger Article 50 of the EU treaty on Wednesday, with the EU expected to respond within 48 hours.
EU-27 to back integration This WEEK
EU leaders meet in Rome to recommit to European integration after Brexit, but Greece and Poland serve as reminders of economic and political divisions.
EU looks to Dutch vote This WEEK
Dutch voters go to the polls on Wednesday in an EU bellwether election after Brexit and Trump.
Tusk re-election on EU agenda This WEEK
Polish infighting seems to be taking over the EU summit's agenda, as the European Council chief is up for re-election. In the meantime, foreign ministers are expected to sign off a new military HQ in Brussels.
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Latest News
- Macron’s investment screening idea watered down by leaders
- Leaders unimpressed by May’s offer to EU citizens
- New Irish PM praises unscripted nature of EU summits
- EU extends sanctions on Russia
- UK's universities set 'Brexit wish list'
- Decision on post-Brexit home for EU agencies postponed
- May's offer on citizens’ rights dismissed as ‘pathetic’
- 'Historic' defence plan gets launch date at EU summit
EU tackles CO2 threat This WEEK
EU states will haggle over the reform of a carbon trade system, while MEPs vote on overhauling EU car emissions oversight.
Pence, Greece and Brexit This WEEK
The US vice-president becomes the first senior Trump administration official to visit EU institutions. Greece's creditors try to break deadlock in talks, and British Lords will debate Brexit.
MEPs vote on EU-Canada deal This WEEK
MEPs will have a final vote on the EU-Canada trade deal, while Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau will address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this week.
Ukraine, Libya and Dieselgate on EU agenda This WEEK
Uncertainty over Trump's foreign policy will weigh on foreign ministers and MEPs' minds when they discuss the Ukraine conflict this week.
Malta summit on EU future This WEEK
Twenty seven EU leaders, with the UK left out, will meet in Malta on Friday to discuss reforms in reaction to Brexit and Trump.
Trump takes over and MEPs choose chief THIS WEEK
Donald Trump is inaugurated as US president, world leaders meet in Davos, Theresa May lays out her plan for Brexit and the EP elects a new president.
Malta presidency in full swing THIS WEEK
EU commissioners meet in Malta. Meanwhile, Cyprus talks, the European Parliament presidential race, and commissioner Oettinger's hearing are dominating the EU agenda.
First summit THIS WEEK for Italy's new PM
This week's EU summit in Brussels will feature debates on migration, counterterrorism, defence, Syria, Russia, and the EU-Ukraine treaty.
Italy and visa-free travel on EU agenda This WEEK
Finance ministers will give their first reaction to the Italian referendum, while MEPs and member states try to clinch a deal on visa-free travel for Georgians and Ukrainians.
Inching towards digital single market THIS WEEK
It will be a “really busy week”, with a focus on making EU rules more fit for the digital century.
Turkey and Ukraine This WEEK
Future EU relations with Ankara and Kiev will be shaped this week as MEPs vote on Turkey's EU membership talks, and top officials discuss visa waivers and peace in Ukraine with Petro Poroshenko.
Obama visits EU This Week
The US election, wide-ranging security concerns, and the EU budget dominate the agenda this week.
US election, Turkey and Paris attacks anniversary This WEEK
Europeans will know the next US president by Wednesday morning. The EU commission is expected to present its report on Turkish accession talks. France will commemorate last year's terror attacks.
Ceta, Poland and human rights on the agenda This WEEK
Belgium is still scrambling for a solution which would clear the path for the EU-Canada trade deal to be signed later this week.
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