The European Union’s attempt to reform the controversial Energy Charter Treaty has fallen apart after four EU countries abstained in a key vote, effectively blocking the whole process. Signed in … Read More
The Hungarian government is “very optimistic” the European Commission will abandon its threat of withholding billions of euros of EU funds from Budapest after the government implemented a swathe of … Read More
European negotiators on Monday evening struck a deal for next year’s EU budget that includes a €1 billion bump in planned payments. The agreement between negotiators from the European Parliament, … Read More
The EU-wide relocation system launched in June and touted as a major step forward in the reform of migration policy has so far resulted in 117 asylum seekers being transferred … Read More
Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania are “ready” to join the passport-free Schengen Area after having “strongly proven” they meet all the necessary criteria, the European Commission has said. Schengen enables cross-border … Read More
The European Union’s top court on Tuesday overturned a decision requiring automaker Fiat Chrysler to pay up to €30 million in back taxes to Luxembourg. The European Commission had ruled in … Read More
The European Union appears ready to ditch austerity as it takes the first formal steps to reform the long-standing fiscal rules that rein in excessive government spending. The legally-binding rules, … Read More
The European Commission on Wednesday called for the “immediate disembarkation” at the “nearest place of safety” of the people onboard the Ocean Viking rescue vessel. This is an unusual move … Read More
The European Union, the world’s wealthiest single market, intends to oppose the creation of a brand-new international fund for climate reparations, the very same topic expected to dominate talks at … Read More
The European Commission on Thursday called for a change in the rules on the import, export and transit of firearms for civilian use to clamp down on trafficking and keep … Read More
