EU sidesteps China Market Economy decision: Plans introduction of new trade defence rules
21 Jul
EU sidesteps China Market Economy decision: Plans introduction of new trade defence rules
MEPs warn that European Parliament will reject any new trade measures regarded  as weakening European competitiveness.
May to test mood on Brexit talks during meetings with Merkel and Hollande
20 Jul
May to test mood on Brexit talks during meetings with Merkel and Hollande
New British Prime Minister gives up country's six month EU council presidency ahead of Berlin and Paris visits.
US committed to swift conclusion of Transatlantic trade deal, says senior trade negotiator
19 Jul
US committed to swift conclusion of Transatlantic trade deal, says senior trade negotiator
But EU's chief negotiator warns against sacrificing substance of TTIP merely to meet US imposed deadline.
EU raises concerns over possible re-introduction of the death penalty in Turkey
19 Jul
EU raises concerns over possible re-introduction of the death penalty in Turkey
Visa liberalisation for Turkish citizens into EU’s border-free Schengen area likely to be put on hold.
Timing of UK's departure from EU continues to dominate Brexit discussions
18 Jul
Timing of UK's departure from EU continues to dominate Brexit discussions
Boris Johnson tells EU foreign ministers UK will not abandon ‘Leading Role’ In Europe.
EU voices fears for the future of Turkey following attempted military coup
18 Jul
EU voices fears for the future of Turkey following attempted military coup
Veteran foreign affairs MEP Richard Howitt warns of potential 'bloody crackdown' against opponents of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

 

UK to hold Parliamentary debate on second EU referendum
18 Jul
UK to hold Parliamentary debate on second EU referendum
Despite petition signed by 4.1 million people, 'Brexit means Brexit', says EU constitutional expert Andrew Duff.
Movers and Shakers | 18 July 2016
18 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 18 July 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 18 July 2016
Scottish expert group begins task of 'securing Scotland's relationship with EU'
15 Jul
Scottish expert group begins task of 'securing Scotland's relationship with EU'
Inaugural meeting comes as new poll reveals strong support for Scotland staying in the EU.
EU-wide condemnation of Bastille Day terrorist attacks in Nice
15 Jul
EU-wide condemnation of Bastille Day terrorist attacks in Nice
Belgium to put extra security measures in place ahead of 21 July national day celebrations.
Calais migrant numbers swollen by Brexit result says Ana Gomes
15 Jul
Calais migrant numbers swollen by Brexit result says Ana Gomes
Smugglers feeding refugees 'false illusion' that Brexit means they will more easily gain entry to the UK, says veteran MEP.
84 killed after truck ploughs through Bastille Day crowd in Nice
15 Jul
84 killed after truck ploughs through Bastille Day crowd in Nice
Driver tore through crowd in apparent terrorist attack
Jonathan Hill: Without UK, Capital Markets Union might take longer to build
14 Jul
Jonathan Hill: Without UK, Capital Markets Union might take longer to build
But British exit makes taking forward CMU all the more urgent, says commissioner in final exchange with MEPs.
British humour has no borders: EU reacts to surprise choice of Boris Johnson as UK foreign minister
14 Jul
British humour has no borders: EU reacts to surprise choice of Boris Johnson as UK foreign minister
Appointment to top diplomatic role likened to 'trusting the cat to keep the cream'.
EU puts pressure on new British Prime Minister to initiate Brexit talks
14 Jul
EU puts pressure on new British Prime Minister to initiate Brexit talks
EU reaction to Theresa May's appointment centres on when she is likely to trigger contentious Article 50 countdown process.
Martin Schulz: UK cannot expect better deal with Brussels than EU membership
13 Jul
Martin Schulz: UK cannot expect better deal with Brussels than EU membership
European Parliament president pens British newspaper article amid ongoing speculation about his own EU future.
Andrus Ansip rubbishes suggestions that Brexit will kill off EU's digital single market plans
13 Jul
Andrus Ansip rubbishes suggestions that Brexit will kill off EU's digital single market plans
EU strategy could create three million new jobs in digital-related industries, says commission vice-president
Theresa May commands respect of EU leaders, says senior Conservative MEP
13 Jul
Theresa May commands respect of EU leaders, says senior Conservative MEP
New British PM's leadership skills will prove invaluable in coming months ahead, says Ashley Fox.
MEPs outraged at former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso's Goldman Sachs job
13 Jul
MEPs outraged at former European Commission President José Manuel Barroso's Goldman Sachs job
Call to end 'impunity' enjoyed by former senior European Commission officials.
UK would need substantial reforms to benefit economically from Brexit, says study
11 Jul
UK would need substantial reforms to benefit economically from Brexit, says study
A study on the impact of Brexit by a respected think tank says that the UK is more dependent on the EU than vice versa.
Scotland looking at 'range of options' as Edinburgh eyes EU membership
11 Jul
Scotland looking at 'range of options' as Edinburgh eyes EU membership
Newly created constitutional expert group set to work through the summer, says Scottish Nationalist MEP Alyn Smith.
Movers and Shakers | 11 July 2016
11 Jul
Movers and Shakers | 11 July 2016
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 11 July 2016
UK rocked by damning report on former Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision to invade Iraq
07 Jul
UK rocked by damning report on former Prime Minister Tony Blair's decision to invade Iraq
Seven-year investigation exposes flawed intelligence and inadequate post-conflict planning by British government in lead-up to US-led action.
UK again warned by EU leaders: 'No access to internal market without freedom of movement'
06 Jul
UK again warned by EU leaders: 'No access to internal market without freedom of movement'
EU's Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker reiterate there will be no talks on British deal until London triggers article 50.