EU and UK strike conciliatory tone over possibility of Brexit trade deal being struck by autumn
30 Jul International & Trade

EU and UK strike conciliatory tone over possibility of Brexit trade deal being struck by autumn

UK government says it ‘still believes’ there is chance of reaching an agreement by October.
by Martin Banks
Can Johnson avoid a no-deal Brexit?
10 Aug International & Trade
Can Johnson avoid a no-deal Brexit?
Britain must settle any outstanding EIB loans when it finally leaves EU, says European Commission
07 Aug International & Trade
Britain must settle any outstanding EIB loans when it finally leaves EU, says European Commission
Azerbaijani MP condemns violent attacks on diplomatic missions and embassies in the US and Belgium by members of Armenian Diaspora
04 Aug International & Trade
Azerbaijani MP condemns violent attacks on diplomatic missions and embassies in the US and Belgium by members of Armenian Diaspora
Lebanon’s Central Bank must not fall victim to Hezbolla PM+
06 May International & Trade
Lebanon’s Central Bank must not fall victim to Hezbolla
With the country in its worst economic crisis in decades, the country stands at a critical political crossroad, writes James Wilson.
EU enlargement must happen in tandem with EU reform
06 May International & Trade
EU enlargement must happen in tandem with EU reform
The prospect of EU membership has been a driver for reforms in Western Balkan countries, now we must ensure that the enlargement process goes hand in hand with the reform of the EU, writes Ilhan Kyuchyuk.
Afghanistan: a war not to be forgotten, a people to support
06 May International & Trade
Afghanistan: a war not to be forgotten, a people to support
With the Coronavirus crisis creating havoc around the world, Afghanistan risks disappearing from the international headlines, writes EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
European Commission raises €7.4 billion in pledges from world leaders to fight Coronavirus
05 May International & Trade
European Commission raises €7.4 billion in pledges from world leaders to fight Coronavirus
The aim of the online “Coronavirus Global Response” pledging event was to gather significant funding to ensure the development and deployment of diagnostics, treatments and vaccines against COVID-19.
Ahmed Rahhou: Friends and Allies
05 May International & Trade
Ahmed Rahhou: Friends and Allies
Morocco is looking to develop a fuller partnership with the EU, one that will bring Rabat and Brussels closer together on key strategic issues such as climate change, education, security and mobility, explains Head of Mission to the EU, Ambassador Ahmed Rahhou.
EU High Representative in China censorship row
05 May International & Trade
EU High Representative in China censorship row
Josep Borrell was grilled by MEPs last week over allegations that China had attempted to influence the results of a key disinformation report on the Coronavirus outbreak. 
Coronavirus: EU’s national leaders must seize the moment
05 May International & Trade
Coronavirus: EU’s national leaders must seize the moment
Can Europe’s political leaders rise to the challenges of a hostile, post COVID-19 world, asks Friends of Europe's Giles Merritt.
 
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
04 May International & Trade
David Sassoli Interview: European Parliament's key role in shaping EU's Coronavirus response
With the European Union arguably facing its biggest crisis, European Parliament President David Sassoli tells Lorna Hutchinson that platitudes about solidarity are not enough; the EU will only prove its worth to citizens by acting in unison.
Coronavirus: World must change its relationship with animals, says leading animal welfare group
29 Apr International & Trade
Coronavirus: World must change its relationship with animals, says leading animal welfare group
Weak sanitary measures and inadequate regulation on global wildlife trade have played critical role in pandemic argues IFAW’s Staci McLennan.
 
Many EU citizens in UK being denied equal treatment, says citizens’ rights group
28 Apr International & Trade
Many EU citizens in UK being denied equal treatment, says citizens’ rights group
According to the campaign group, the3million, this means people are not able to get the help that they need, including benefits.
Michel Barnier accuses UK of running down the clock on Brexit talks
24 Apr International & Trade
Michel Barnier accuses UK of running down the clock on Brexit talks
EU’s chief negotiator says ‘serious difficulties lie ahead’ if UK’ continues to disengage on key issues.
IRC calls on EU to take global leadership role on tackling Coronavirus crisis
24 Apr International & Trade
IRC calls on EU to take global leadership role on tackling Coronavirus crisis
European solidarity with the world’s most vulnerable must be turned into urgent action, argues Imogen Sudbery
UK must not be pressured into requesting Brexit extension, says Eurosceptic UK campaign group
22 Apr International & Trade
UK must not be pressured into requesting Brexit extension, says Eurosceptic UK campaign group
EU need to get on with trade agreement negotiations, instead of playing for time, argues Get Britain Out director, Jayne Adye.
China’s defective Coronavirus equipment
21 Apr International & Trade
China’s defective Coronavirus equipment
The EU must take action on the supply of faulty Chinese healthcare equipment including COVID-19 testing kits and face masks, argues Gianna Gancia
Assita Kanko: Delivering value through action
20 Apr International & Trade
Assita Kanko: Delivering value through action
Europe can emerge from the Coronavirus crisis a stronger, wiser and more unified force, having learned several crucial lessons, Assita Kanko tells Lorna Hutchinson.
A crucial year for future EU-UK relations
17 Apr International & Trade
A crucial year for future EU-UK relations

Coronavirus crisis makes Brexit transition extension more likely, suggests David McAllister.
Donald Trump under fire for suspending funding to WHO
16 Apr International & Trade
Donald Trump under fire for suspending funding to WHO
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell has joined others in saying he “deeply regrets” the US decision to freeze funding to the World Health Organization amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
09 Apr International & Trade
Overcrowded refugee camp could become Coronavirus disaster, says MEP Erik Marquardt
The EU cannot keep avoiding the refugee and asylum problems on Europe’s external borders, warns the Greens/EFA deputy.
Coronavirus: Can we trust the Chinese government's reporting?
08 Apr International & Trade
Coronavirus: Can we trust the Chinese government's reporting?
Chinese authorities are well-known for fabricating news reports, so why should the world trust them now, asks Marco Respinti.
Empower the future of Africa PM+
07 Apr International & Trade
Empower the future of Africa
Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is at the forefront of Africa’s new ‘Brain Gain’, writes Colin Mackay
Boris Johnson “stable and in good spirits” in hospital
07 Apr International & Trade
Boris Johnson “stable and in good spirits” in hospital
The British Prime Minister was moved to an intensive care unit on Monday night as his coronavirus symptoms worsened.
The Private Sector must unite to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic PM+
02 Apr International & Trade
The Private Sector must unite to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
Businesses, government and civil society can lead together, with compassion and solidarity, writes CEO of Kale Group Zeynep Bodur Okyay.
MEPs slam Hungary after “lockdown of democracy”
31 Mar International & Trade
MEPs slam Hungary after “lockdown of democracy”
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's coalition passed an emergency bill in parliament that allows the government to rule by decree indefinitely during a state of emergency over the Coronavirus outbreak.
EU set to start membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia
24 Mar International & Trade
EU set to start membership talks with Albania and North Macedonia
An EU General Affairs Council meeting today is likely to give the go ahead - a decision that has been long awaited in the region.