US, EU spar over sharing electronic evidence in investigations
Washington and Brussels have both proposed solutions to facilitate cross-border access to data for law enforcement officials, but the issue has stirred up a hornet's nest.
Europe’s Schengen area: border free, with exceptions
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for reform of the Schengen system, which currently involves 26 countries: 22 EU countries, plus non-EU Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Governments ponder what to do with returning jihadists
The imminent fall of the Islamic State's caliphate in Iraq and Syria has left many countries grappling with what to do with jihadists who want to return.
EU to impose sanctions on chemical weapons use
The European Union imposes sanctions on individuals for the usage of chemical weapons.
EU countries agree to step up fight against anti-Semitism
EU countries agree to intensify the fight against anti-Semitism and boost security for Jews throughout Europe, adopting a declaration acknowledging hatred against Jews "remains widespread".
EU ministers raise privacy concerns in e-evidence bill
EU ministers raise concerns about whether citizens' rights are protected in a bill aimed at speeding up investigators' access to email and other digital evidence.
EU ministers talk about terrorism and migration
Interior ministers from six EU countries and representatives from the EU Commission met in Lyon to discuss migration and the fight against terrorism.
EU moving anti-piracy HQ to Spain from London post-Brexit
EU countries have decided to move the headquarters of the bloc's anti-piracy patrols from London to the Spanish port of Rota on March 29, when Britain exits the EU.
Deadly attacks in Europe since 2015
Jihadists claiming allegiance to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group have struck in several European countries, with France. Here is a recap of major attacks in Europe over the past three years.
France wrestles once again with how to counter Salafists’ sway
As France honored a policeman killed in the latest attack by a homegrown jihadist, debate has again flared over how to counter the influence of radical Salafist interpretations of Islam.