European Union

MPs accuse May of keeping Parliament 'in the dark' over Brexit

Oct 11, 2017 10:06

More than 120 cross-party MPs in the UK have accused the government of Prime Minister Theresa May of keeping Parliament and people “in the dark” by refusing to reveal some secrets about the impact of Brexit.
Theresa May says ball in EU court for progress in Brexit talks

Oct 09, 2017 16:21

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said the ball is in the European Union's court to make progress in Brexit negotiations as officials from both sides are meeting in Brussels.
Theresa May insists on having 'full cabinet support'

Oct 06, 2017 14:23

UK’s Prime Minister Theresa May insists that she has “the full support of her cabinet” after a move led by an ex-administrator of the ruling party challenged her position as leader.
EU seeks 'de-escalation of tension' in Myanmar amid Rohingya crisis

Oct 06, 2017 14:23

The European Union has called on Myanmar’s authorities to adhere to international human rights obligations and give aid workers access to Rakhine state, which is home to Rohingya Muslims, known by the United Nations as the “most persecuted” minority in the world.
EU will not renege on Iran deal commitments even if US does: EU official

Oct 06, 2017 10:14

The European Union (EU) will not follow the United States if Washington decides to trample on its obligations under a multilateral nuclear deal with Iran, says a European official.
Stop sending Afghan refugees back to danger: Amnesty to EU

Oct 05, 2017 10:15

Amnesty International says the European Union is “brazenly” violating international law by forcing thousands of Afghan refugees back to their war-torn homeland, where they face the risks of death, torture and other “horrors.”
'It's time to talk,' EU tells Spain amid Catalan referendum

Oct 05, 2017 02:42

The European Union has once again urged the Spanish government and Catalonia’s authorities to talk to find a resolution to Spain’s standoff over the Catalan independence referendum.
UK 'prepared' if Brexit negotiations with EU fail: May

Oct 05, 2017 02:42

UK Prime Minister Theresa May says Britain's government wants Brexit negotiations to succeed but is preparing for a scenario in which they might fail.
P5+1 group, EU believe JCPOA non-negotiable: Zarif

Oct 02, 2017 13:16

The Iranian foreign minister says almost all countries, including the P5+1 group and the European Union, believe that the historic nuclear deal that Iran clinched with six world powers in 2015 is not open to renegotiation.
EU warns 'miracles' needed for Brexit progress with UK

Sep 30, 2017 12:05

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has warned it would take a "miracle" to reach the next phase of Brexit talks to discuss a future trade deal between the UK and EU, a crucial demand of Britain.