EU adopts French-German compromise on Russia gas pipeline
European Union member states have adopted a Franco-German compromise allowing Berlin to remain the lead negotiator with Russia on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Europe.
EU states reach compromise for controversial Germany-Russia pipeline
The EU member states have reached an agreement on Nord Stream 2 pipeline, that allows Russia to supply Europe with natural gas across the Baltic Sea.
EU blocks Siemens-Alstom rail merger amid ‘serious’ competition fears
The EU did not approve of the proposed merger between the German company Siemens and the French Alstom in order to maintain the competition in the European market.
France traces all suspect Polish beef, says some already sold
France's agriculture ministry says it has traced the remainder of the suspect Polish beef imported into the country, adding that some of it had been sold to consumers.
EU nations recognize Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s leader
Notable exceptions in Europe to the recognition of Guaido include the the governments of Ireland and Italy.
Franco-German treaty signed amid ‘growing populism’ in Europe
The Treaty commits the two neighbours to increased cooperation on foreign and defence policy, crime and terrorism, international development and research and economic integration.
EU approves sanctions on Iranians over Denmark, France attack plots
The European Union agreed to impose sanctions on Iranians believed to be involved in planned attacks in Denmark and France.
EU court cuts fine on French pharmaceutical
The court has found that the commission had "made a series of errors" in assessing the case.
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.