The visit of Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz to the White House on Wednesday showed that the current rift in transatlantic relations is deepening by the day.

The Court of Justice of the EU annulled legislation which relaxed toxic emission limits for cars. EU commissioner Bienkowska said the commission will appeal.

The overall number of migrant arrivals to Europe has dropped for a third consecutive year. But Frontex, also known as the European Border and Coast Guard agency, warns against complacency.

Models used to claim ECB policy have boosted eurozone economy were discredited by economists who inserted random figures.

EU commission president said EPP should expel Hungary's Fidesz, after Orban's government ran a campaign accusing Juncker of migration "conspiracy theories".

College of Europe rector, Jorg Monar, denies the academic institute is lobbying MEPs for the Saudis. Former students demand the Bruges-based campus cut ties with the regime.