EU extends Mediterranean anti-migrant-smuggling mission by 3 months
The European Union extends its naval operation targeting human smugglers in the Mediterranean Sea by three months.
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.
EU calls on Russia, US to preserve INF missile treaty
The European Union calls upon the United States and Russia to remain engaged in constructive dialogue to preserve the INF Treaty.
EU, Japan move closer on data protection deal
An agreement between the EU and Japan should ensure smooth data traffic. If it comes into force, the "world's largest safe traffic space" would be created.
Kosovo and Serbia: how ‘redrawing the map’ lost its taboo
Serbian and Kosovar presidents Aleksandar Vucic and Hashim Thaci are set to resume talks in Brussels after a summer that broke the taboo of possible border changes between the former war foes.
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.
Malta recovers bodies and survivors from sinking migrant boat
The Maltese armed forces announced that they had rescued 100 passengers and recovered two bodies from a boat that was about to drown.
Britain urges US, Europe to ‘go further’ in countering Russia
Britain's new Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt urges the US and Europe to do more to call out Russia's "malign behavior" and keep it in check, notably by implementing sanctions.
Budget of the European Union – Expenditure 2014 – 2017
What does the EU spend its money on every year? An overview of the EU’s expenses from 2014 to 2017.