EU states adopt ‘panda bonds’ in Chinese outreach
EU members states are strengthening ties with China by issuing "panda bonds" that are helping Beijing raise its profile on international financial markets
Germany to keep border controls with Austria
The decision is based on the argument that it is still too easy for migrants to move between EU countries and that external migration controls for the bloc are lacking.
EU ministers split on auto emission curbs
EU ministers are battling over the extent of emission cuts to be imposed on carmakers, in the wake of a warning by UN experts on the dangers of global warming.
Less migration will improve EU bonds, Austria’s Kurz tells Germans
Kurz has advocated for stronger border security as the European Union grapples with the continued arrival of migrants and the management of its internal and external borders.
EU countries and migration restrictions
Immigration policy is hotly contested throughout the European Union. Here's a summary of policies in certain EU member states.
Little chance of EU ministers resolving asylum reform deadlock
EU interior ministers were pessimistic on Tuesday about resolving a deadlock over proposed asylum reforms, reducing the likelihood of settling the issue before an EU summit on June 28-29.
Mapping the EU’s cleanest bathing waters
A new report investigates and compares the quality of bathing waters around Europe.
France, five others risk breaking deficit rules: EU
Why are so many EU countries at risk of breaching the bloc's tough deficit and public spending rules?
EU to mediate in road toll dispute
The European Commission offers its help to solve the conflict between Vienna and Berlin over Germany's plans for a motorway road toll.