European Union

G7 group rejects calls for new sanctions on Russia over Syria

Apr 11, 2017 10:20

Foreign ministers in the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries have ignored calls by Britain and the United States for imposing sanctions on Russia over the crisis in Syria.
Debt relief opens road for more austerity: Greece

Apr 09, 2017 14:40

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has said that additional austerity measures could be imposed on the nation if the European lenders agree on a debt relief.
President of EU Parliament bans top Syrian official from attending conference

Apr 07, 2017 13:19

President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani has barred a top Syrian official from entering the parliament building amid recent tensions concerning Syria.
EU rejects any military solution to Syrian conflict

Apr 07, 2017 13:04

In the wake of the United States' missile strike on Syria, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has rejected any military solution to the conflict in Syria, saying the bloc is committed to the unity and territorial integrity of the Arab country.
Refugees headed to Europe facing systematic abuse, police brutality: MSF

Apr 01, 2017 12:28

Thousands of refugees trapped in Serbia have been facing systematic abuse, police brutality and violence as they desperately struggle to seek shelter in Europe.
Germany urges EU to file WTO complaint against US

Mar 31, 2017 16:41

Germany urged the European Union on Friday to consider filing a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States over its plan to impose duties on imports of steel plate from five EU member states.
Iran could be EU’s most reliable regional partner: FM spokesman

Mar 29, 2017 13:27

A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic could be the European Union's most reliable partner in the Middle East region.
UK prime minister triggers Brexit process

Mar 29, 2017 09:59

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has triggered the formal, two-year process of withdrawing Britain from the European Union (EU), likely to be the most complex London has held since World War Two.
Erdogan says Turkey may hold referendum for EU accession

Mar 26, 2017 01:13

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says a second referendum may be held after the April constitutional reforms vote over the continuing of EU accession talks.
UK: Thousands march in London against Brexit

Mar 26, 2017 01:03

Thousands of Britons have taken the streets of London to protest against leaving the European Union.