Merkel warns of no-deal Brexit danger as Europe meets
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel warns that Europe must be prepared for a no-deal Brexit, as EU leaders seek to unblock stalled divorce talks with Britain.
What’s holding up Brexit talks? The Irish issue explained
The main sticking point in Brexit negotiations is how to keep Britain's land border with the Republic of Ireland open after it leaves the European Union.
Main points of Italy’s draft ‘people’s budget’
Italy's populist coalition has submitted its draft 2019 budget to the European Commission, forecasting an increase in the public deficit to 2.4 percent of gross domestic product.
EU states seek sanctions for cyber attackers
A group of EU states including Britain and the Baltic countries is pushing the bloc to slap sanctions on cyber attackers, as Europe seeks to strengthen its electronic defences.
Northern Ireland’s DUP: Unbending Brexit power-broker
Northern Ireland's DUP, which is threatening to bring down the British government over Brexit compromises, is a party with hardline views whose negotiating tactics were forged in war.
What is the ‘real’ Brexit deadline?
Next week's EU summit has been billed as a last chance to negotiate an orderly Brexit, but is the cliff edge really that close? When is the true deadline?
British government is edging closer towards a Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May is "closing in" on withdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU, but rebels vow to oppose it.
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.
Gay marriage: Europe split in two
The referendum in Romania this weekend that could see the conservative country ban gay marriage underlines the largely East-West split in Europe over same-sex unions.
EU misspending down to 3.3 billion euros in 2017
The proportion of misspent funding in the European Union is falling according to the European Court of Auditors.