‘Differences’ persist on eurozone budget ahead of key EU summit
Eurogroup head Mario Centeno warns of differing opinions towards a plan by France and Germany to establish a eurozone budget, ahead of a key EU summit to discuss the matter.
Turkey EU accession talks at a ‘standstill’: ministers
Turkey's EU accession talks have come to a "standstill" as the country moves further away from the bloc, with little prospect of change in the near future, EU ministers have said.
The list of EU membership hopefuls
EU leaders and their counterparts from the Western Balkans welcomed the bloc's renewed focus on integrating with the region. Which country has the best chance?
Britain backs French plan for European defence force: minister
Britain is backing a French plan to create a European military intervention force as a way to maintain strong defence ties with the EU after Brexit, a minister tells AFP
EU defence gets 20-billion-euro budget boost
The EU has announced plans to spend nearly 20 billion euros on defence over its next long-term budget, as the bloc seeks to boost its resilience to the perceived threat from Russia
Poland buys US Patriot anti-missile system for $4.8 bn
Poland has signed a $4.75 billion (3.8-billion-euro) contract to purchase a US-made Patriot anti-missile system, a move that is likely to irk Russia as East-West tensions rise.
Spain’s navy wants big role in post-Brexit European defence
With naval power Britain at the EU's exit door, Spain has gone on the offensive to be the next major player defending European shores.
New US envoy Pompeo targets Germany over NATO spending
New US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took aim at Germany over its defence spending, using his first NATO meeting to push President Donald Trump's call for allies to shoulder a bigger burden.
Germany hits brakes on Macron’s European dreams
French President Emmanuel Macron's vision for a stronger EU may be under threat as a growing rift emerges with Germany on everything from defence to his plans for deeper eurozone integration.
Eurozone unemployment falls further
Europe's economic recovery is rolling ahead, driving down unemployment to the lowest in nearly a decade.