New agenda calls for the EU to be more powerful
EU sets new goals for the next five years focusing on protecting citizens, boosting the economy and fighting for climate change.
Riot control guns: the different choices made by European nations
The use of rubber bullets by security forces has become a source of controversy in France because of dozens of injuries to people during violent demonstration by "yellow vest" protesters
Governments ponder what to do with returning jihadists
The imminent fall of the Islamic State's caliphate in Iraq and Syria has left many countries grappling with what to do with jihadists who want to return.
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.