EU seeks to boost the euro as a global currency
The European Commission presents ideas to strengthen the role of the euro as a global currency.
EU waiting for ‘concrete steps’ from Italy
Italy's leaders have largely stuck to a big-spending budget that they say will produce a deficit of 2.4 per cent in 2019.
European Commission calls for zero net-emissions goal on climate
The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision that targets a climate neutral Europe by 2050.
EU announces 474 million euros in aid for Afghanistan
The European Union pledges millions of euros in financial support to Afghanistan to support the country's reconstruction.
EU urges member states to cut barriers to cross-border trade
The European Commission calls on member states to renew their political commitment to the single market.
Brussels rejects Italy budget, paves way for sanctions
Brussels has officially rejected Italy's big-spending budget, clearing the path for unprecedented sanctions and deepening a bitter row with Rome's populist government.
European Commission ups the ante against Italy in budget row
The European Commission has rejected Italy's 2019 spending plan for contravening EU fiscal rules.
EU negotiators make last-ditch try to seal 2019 budget
The budget covers everything from agricultural subsidies and support for poorer regions to research and education programmes.
EU aims for trade talks with US in early 2019
The European Union seeks to start trade negotiations with the United States in coming months.
EU countries back single-use plastics ban
EU countries have backed the outlawing of certain single-use plastics, bringing the bloc a step closer to an outright ban on the products which account for huge quantities of waste in the world's oceans