Top EU court strengthens Brussels’ parliamentary role
Under the EU's founding treaties, the European Parliament must hold 12 plenary sessions a year in Strasbourg.
War on plastic leaves manufacturers clutching at straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change.
Macron pushes for EU security amid flagging US promises
President Trump has left many allies wondering if the US would jump in to help in case of an emergency. Now the French President is calling on the EU to review its security and defence policies.
May seeking French support for Brexit plan
Theresa May has met Emmanuel Macron as she stepped up her efforts to win backing for her Brexit plans.
EU ramps up assistance to combat ‘unprecedented’ blazes in Sweden
Sweden is fighting its most serious wildfires in decades which prompting the government to seek help from the military.
Defence spending by NATO members
A row over how much NATO members spend on defence is set to overshadow a summit of alliance leaders, with US President Donald Trump poised to tell allies in blunt terms to boost their military budgets.
Speed limits on Europe’s roads as France joins the slow lane
France has reduced its speed limit on two-lane highways to 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph), putting it in the European slow lane with one of the lowest rates across the continent.
‘Differences’ persist on eurozone budget ahead of key EU summit
Eurogroup head Mario Centeno warns of differing opinions towards a plan by France and Germany to establish a eurozone budget, ahead of a key EU summit to discuss the matter.
The need to ditch our addiction to plastic
Online shopping, on-the-go gastronomy and pre-prepared meals are all factors in the increasing use of plastic packaging – and the resulting mountains of waste.
Ideas for ending EU’s migration deadlock
EU countries are floating new ideas to further curb migrant arrivals and overcome splits over how to share responsibility for those who land on Europe's shores.