Johnson expects no-deal Brexit unless EU makes ‘fundamental change’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ready for the scenario of not reaching an agreement unless the European Union is prepared to change its trade policy with Britain.
EU executive to propose overhaul of migration and asylum system
The European Commission will propose a revision of the migration and asylum system. At the same time, the International Organization for Migration demands attention to the fundamental right to asylum.
EU does not recognize election results in Belarus
The leaders of the 27 EU countries are discussing possible ways to address the Belarus crisis as huge protests continue in the former Soviet state following this month's disputed election.
Ireland’s Donohoe takes leadership of Eurogroup amid historic recession
Irish finance minister Paschal Donohoe has been picked as the new president of the Eurogroup, a key role as Europe sits in the depths of its deepest recession since World War II
Eurozone picks new chief as pandemic recession looms
Who will be the next Eurogroup president? Eurozone finance ministers will meet to elect a new president, filling a key job just as the continent is facing the worst recession in EU history.
Eurozone economy to crash 8.7% in 2020: EU forecast
The eurozone economy will plunge 8.7% in 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis, the European Commission said in more pessimistic forecasts that do not see a complete rebound next year
Forest harvesting in Europe threatens climate goals: study
A dramatic shift in forest harvesting to meet increased demand for wood could threaten the European Union's climate goals, according to a study by the European Commission
French, Greeks are Europe’s rudest drivers: poll
Drivers in most of Europe say they have adopted safer and more courteous behaviour behind the wheel, with the notable exception of the French and Greeks, polling data shows
EU racism pledge clouded by ‘blackface’ controversy
A pledge by the EU to make its 30,000 strong civil service more diverse has been overshadowed by the blackface-wearing past of its top justice official, Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
EU hopes to heal rifts in debate on post-virus plan
Europe's scattergun approach to the coronavirus epidemic has called into question the EU's ability to rise to the challenge, but Brussels hopes its economic recovery plan will mark a turning point