EU
4 Apr 2019
By a single vote, UK lawmakers have approved a motion seeking to make Prime Minister Theresa May legislate against leaving the EU without a deal. The prime minister has met with the leader of the opposition.
2 Apr 2019
Germany will probably be the EU member state that misses Britain the most, according to one of Angela Merkel’s former ministers. Norbert Röttgen told DW Brexit was "a disaster," and suggested a rethink.
1 Apr 2019
A "no-deal" Brexit is looking increasingly likely, according to the EU and the bloc has revealed its contingency plan for that scenario. But it warned the measures could only reduce disruption, not prevent it.
21 Mar 2019
China's Ambassador to the European Union Zhang Ming discusses his country's relationship with the U.S. and the EU, the trade war, tariffs, and Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Europe. He speaks with Bloomberg's Maria Tadeo in Brussels.
17 Mar 2019
If it goes ahead, Rome's recognition of China's Belt and Road Initiative would expose the depth of the cracks in EU unity. It comes ahead of a meeting to decide on the bloc's stance on China amid US pressure.
13 Mar 2019
EU report reveals how governors abused state institutions before elections
13 Mar 2019
Boeing’s crisis of confidence continues with a growing number of countries and airline carriers suspending flights of the 737 Max 8 aircraft. The suspensions include the governments of the EU, China, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India and Malaysia. But not the U.S. yet.
5 Mar 2019
The US has put an end to its dispute with the EU over diplomatic protocol and praised the bloc as "one of America's most valuable partners." The perceived snub had caused friction earlier in the year.
23 Feb 2019
The EU's de facto capital is teeming with Russian and Chinese spies, according to officials cited by a German newspaper. Diplomats have reportedly been told to avoid certain eateries in the European quarter.
19 Feb 2019
The EU's dirty-money blacklist should be widened to include Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Panama, the European Commission has urged. The proposal still hinges on approval by the European Parliament and EU member states.
17 Feb 2019
Political arguments concerning the EU's energy security are dominating the current row over whether the Russia-led gas pipeline project Nord Stream 2 should go ahead. But could the bloc do without the extra supplies?
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