EU fails to strike digital tax deal
EU tax initiatives require unanimous approval among the EU's 28 member states.
Germany, France ‘in fresh push for EU financial transaction tax’
Germany and France will reportedly seek to revive the long-delayed EU financial transaction tax by proposing that member states be allowed to use the revenues to reduce their EU budget contributions.
Strong Europe needed to prevent global ‘chaos’ says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged a Franco-German push to make Europe a stronger and more confident global player that could prevent "chaos" on the world stage.
EU defence efforts musn’t hurt transatlantic bond: NATO chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has warned Europe against undermining transatlantic ties, following a defence spat between US President Donald Trump and French leader Emmanuel Macron.
Macron: Europe needs ‘real European army’
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europeans cannot be protected without a European army.
Survey: Most Europeans hark back to rosier past
The Bertelsmann Foundation conducted the survey of 10,885 people in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Poland in June.
France’s Macron warns Europe of a return to 1930s
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Europe of a return to the 1930s because of the spread of a nationalist "leprosy" across the continent
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 USÂ 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.