The German chancellor has urged European unity in the face of challenges from China, the US and Russia. In an interview with a German daily, Merkel also revealed her stance on issues such as Brexit and climate change.

Theresa May is promising to reopen Brexit talks with the European Union to try to breathe life back into negotiations with the opposition Labour Party and take the U.K. out of the bloc by the summer.

For the first time, the UK acknowledged it will take part in the upcoming EU elections, as there was not enough time for the government to get its Brexit deal approved. PM Theresa May said she deeply regretted the move.

Brexit uncertainty continues to outweigh signs of resilience in the economy. Prime Minister Theresa May is still hopeful that a deal can be reached, but she can’t say exactly when that would be.

German exports have seen the biggest month-on-month fall in a year. Brexit worries, trade conflicts and lower demand globally have played a role in the drop.

Theresa May has accepted an offer from Brussels to extend the Brexit deadline to October 31. The delay could force the UK to take part in European elections unless it can pass a divorce deal through parliament.

The ECB has kept its benchmark refinancing rate at zero, as it weighs up risks to the economy from Brexit and trade disputes. ECB chief Mario Draghi said the eurozone's current economic indicators were "weak."

Bronwen Maddox, director at Institute of Government, examines the unease surrounding the latest delay of Brexit and what the battle over Brexit means for the future of U.K. government and politics.

In a short parliamentary statement, Chancellor Angela Merkel advocated a longer but flexible extension to the UK's EU exit date. She said this might allow "a little calm" to return the process.

Theresa May will meet with her French and German counterparts today as part of her efforts to win a short delay to Brexit, but the prime minister restarts her European charm offensive. Her position at home is increasingly unstable. Talks with the opposition remain stalled and one Tory MP is demanding a fresh vote on May’s premiership.

UK ambassador to France on Brexit: 'It would be far, far preferable to leave with an agreement'.

Brexit effect: Investment in France hits record high.