EU Commission wants 13-billion-euro budget for joint arms research
The European Commission proposes major funding increase to boost the bloc's defence capabilities.
EU leaders united over need to preserve Iran nuclear deal
From the moment that US president Donald Trump announced his renunciation of the Iran nuclear accord on Tuesday night, European leaders proclaimed their determination to save it.
EU gives 1.5 million euros in aid for Kenya relief after dam burst
In response to ongoing devastating floods in Kenya, the European Union has provided 1.5 million euros in humanitarian funding to assist the most affected families.
Britain backs French plan for European defence force: minister
Britain is backing a French plan to create a European military intervention force as a way to maintain strong defence ties with the EU after Brexit, a minister tells AFP
EU defence gets 20-billion-euro budget boost
The EU has announced plans to spend nearly 20 billion euros on defence over its next long-term budget, as the bloc seeks to boost its resilience to the perceived threat from Russia
EU vows to preserve Iran deal as relations with US enter crossroads
The European Union has been using all diplomatic channels to convince US President Donald Trump to stick with the Iran nuclear deal. With Trump deciding to go against the EU's pleas and withdraw his country from the agreement, EU-US relations might be coming to a breaking point.
EU wants 20-billion-euro investment in artificial intelligence
The European Union is targeting 20 billion euros ($24.36 billion) of investment in artificial intelligence by 2020
EU commissioner welcomes Twitter’s moves on political ad transparency
European Commission Vice President Ansip welcomed Twitter's intention to increase transparency in US political advertising and said he expected the same steps to be implemented in Europe.
Deadly attacks in Europe since 2015
Jihadists claiming allegiance to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group have struck in several European countries, with France. Here is a recap of major attacks in Europe over the past three years.
France wrestles once again with how to counter Salafists’ sway
As France honored a policeman killed in the latest attack by a homegrown jihadist, debate has again flared over how to counter the influence of radical Salafist interpretations of Islam.