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.
Italy’s government wants to borrow more
Rome has declared war against austerity, amid hefty criticism both at home and abroad. But the government is sticking to its plans.
EU countries still losing billions in VAT
European countries lost billions of euros in Value-Added Tax revenues in 2016 due to fraud.
Senior EU lawmaker warns Hungary’s Orban
The comments come ahead of the EU legislature's vote on whether to launch rule of law proceedings against Hungary.
EU, Japan move closer on data protection deal
An agreement between the EU and Japan should ensure smooth data traffic. If it comes into force, the "world's largest safe traffic space" would be created.
Manfred Weber launches bid for top EU job after 2019 elections
Bavarian politician aims to become Commission president. But he still has major obstacles to overcome.
EU plans stricter climate goals to ‘raise ambition’
The EU wants to further reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in order to make up for the American exit from the Paris climate agreement.
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.