EU plans stricter climate goals to ‘raise ambition’
By 2030, the European Union has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent, compared to the 1990 levels.
Budget of the European Union – Expenditure 2014 – 2017
What does the EU spend its money on every year? An overview of the EU’s expenses from 2014 to 2017.
European Commission ups pressure in Poland on judges
The new policy does allow judges 65 and older to stay on, but only if they clear their standing with Polish President Andrzej Duda.
2018 EU budget
The 2018 EU budget is set at €144.7 billion in payment appropriations.
EU offers experts, money to member states opening ports for migrants
The issue has returned to the headlines as Italy has closed its ports to rescue boats, arguing that other EU countries must take in more migrants.
EU lawmakers postpone controversial copyright reform negotiations
European lawmakers reject controversial copyright law intended to reform online copyright.
EU leaders reach agreement on migration after marathon talks
European Union leaders have reached a deal aimed at controlling the number of migrants and refugees trying to enter Europe.
Free trade negotiations between Australia and the European Union
Trade in goods between Australia and the EU could increase by 37 per cent in the case of an ambitious trade deal and the trade in services could increase by 8 per cent.
EU Commission wants 13-billion-euro budget for joint arms research
The European Commission proposes major funding increase to boost the bloc's defence capabilities.
EU proposes slimmer post-Brexit agricultural subsidy programme
The European Commission presents its plans of agricultural subsidies under the 2021-2027 EU budget.