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".
Opinion
How the EU can deal with Trump
Donald Trump's views on Russia, Syria, Iran, climate change and trade all clash with Europe. EU leaders are living in cloud cuckoo land if they think it will be business as usual.
Pro-Russian candidates win in Bulgaria and Moldova
Presidential elections in Bulgaria and Moldova show anger with the ruling corrupt governments and disillusionment in European integration.
News in Brief
- Cyprus leaders aim for map agreement
- New three-party centre-left government in Estonia
- New three-party government in Denmark
- Support for the EU on the rise
- Brussels to name public space after murdered UK MP Jo Cox
- World tells Trump climate momentum is 'irreversible'
- No voters in Dutch Ukraine referendum 'not anti-EU'
- EU states give conditional approval to visa-free travel for Ukraine
EU delays decision on trade defence
Trade ministers send a discussion on the level of import duties back to diplomats, also admitting that TTIP talks with the US are "in the freezer".
Opinion
How to refresh the EU's eastern policy
The EU's Eastern Partnership policy, now seven years old, is approaching maturity - Moldova's foreign minister suggests five ways to make sure it stays relevant.
Germany: Trump victory to spur EU military union
Donald Trump’s election as US president, as well as Brexit, ought to speed up plans for EU military integration, Germany's defence chief says.
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.
Investigation
German EU commissioner rejects wrongdoing
Oettinger said he used pro-Russia lobbyist's jet because it was the only way to make dinner in Budapest, but who paid for the trip?
Obama warns of Trump-type populism in Europe
The US will stick with Nato no matter who is in the White House, according to Barack Obama, but he warned that Trump-style populism was a danger in Europe.
EU must not ditch Turkey, ministers warn
EU states have said strategic relations with Turkey are more important than its crackdown on opposition MPs and the media.
EU crafts defence plan in Trump's shadow
The EU aims to create a mini military HQ and to have joint rapid-reaction forces, but the UK says member states should react to Donald Trump’s victory by spending more on defence.
EU foreign ministers discuss Trump fallout
Spooked EU chancelleries are hoping to maintain strong ties with the US following the surprise election win of Donald Trump.
Column / Brexit Briefing
Trump’s 'Brexit plus' will strengthen May’s hand
Populism and disgruntled voters on both sides of the Atlantic show the stark cleave between winners and losers of globalisation.
EU ministers to reinforce trade tools
Trade ministers will try to agree on measures to protect EU industries and discuss their policies after Ceta and Donald Trump's election.
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Juncker wants clarity on Trump's policies
Donald Trump will have to clarify his policy intentions on Nato, global trade, and climate change in the next few months, the EU Commission chief says.
Merkel urges Trump to respect 'values'
Germany and France have appealed to Donald Trump to respect “shared values”. They “still don’t get it”, a former EU diplomat said.
EU leaders invite Trump to Brussels
Juncker and Tusk invite Trump to EU capital "at earliest convenience", mention climate change and Ukraine among top issues.
Nato chief defends alliance after Trump victory
Nato states had a “solemn” commitment to defend each other and the alliance was "important" for the US, Jens Stoltenberg has said
Dutch MPs extend deadline on Ukraine deal
Parliament gives prime minister Mark Rutte until mid-December to find a compromise that takes into account voters' rejection of an EU-Ukraine trade deal.
Trump win could be 'end of era' in EU-US ties
US envoys to EU and Nato said Western alliance would survive Trump's victory. A French diplomat feared "end of an era" in transatlantic ties.
EU takes first step on tax haven blacklist
EU finance ministers agreed on Tuesday on criteria to single out non EU tax havens but will publish a black list only next year.
Feature
What would a Trump victory mean for the EU?
A Trump win would cause cold sweats in Europe's chancelleries, but his foreign policy might not be as radical or as pro-Russian as his rhetoric.
'Russian nationalists' linked to Montenegro plot
Prosecutors in Montenegro have said “Russian nationalists” were behind a failed coup against the country’s pro-Nato leader.
EU willing to keep contact with Turkey
The European Commission said it was "gravely concerned" by arrests of political leaders, but is not considering suspending accession talks.
Opinion
How Holland's 'mini-Brexit' is about to be ignored
Bold claims of the dangers of ignoring the will of the people fall flat when confronted with Europe's long history of ignoring referendums and their results.
EU-Turkey relations plunge to new low
Turkey has jailed opposition MPs, accused Germany of sheltering terrorists, and threatened, once again, to scrap the EU migrant deal.
EU signs Canada trade pact, rejects 'post-truth' critics
The signing ceremony of Ceta highlighted tensions between EU officials and its critics, who can still derail the deal at a later stage.
US expert warns EU on returning jihadists
Jihadists who left Europe to fight In Iraq and Syria will come back in greater numbers as Islamic State loses territory, a former US security chief has warned.
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