European Union

Brexit has a ‘50-50’ chance of being stopped: UK trade minister

Dec 31, 2018 05:15

Britain's Trade Secretary Liam Fox believes there is a “50-50” chance that Britain would cancel its decision to leave the European Union if the parliament rejects a divorce deal signed with the EU.
New Schengen border control rules come into force: EU

Dec 29, 2018 08:22

The European Union says new rules have taken effect to strengthen the Schengen Information System (SIS) in order to close “a critical security gap” among the bloc's member states.
May's Brexit deal can get through parliament: British FM

Dec 28, 2018 12:09

British Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt has said that the parliament can pass Prime Minister Theresa May's controversial deal on the country’s withdrawal from the European Union if the bloc provides clarification that the Northern Irish "backstop" will be not permanent.
EU hopeful UK parliament would endorse Brexit deal in January

Dec 27, 2018 13:56

A senior European Union official has expressed hope that the British parliament would approve a controversial deal on the country’s withdrawal from the bloc in an upcoming meeting in mid-January.
Iran, EU reviewing comprehensive customs agreement: Report

Dec 27, 2018 03:14

Iran and the European Union are reviewing a comprehensive customs agreement and other related cooperation programs, media reports said on Wednesday.
Iran will not stand by for Europe to fulfill JCPOA commitments: FM Zarif

Dec 24, 2018 16:20

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran will not stand by for Europeans to fulfill their commitments under a multilateral nuclear agreement signed between Iran and six major world powers in 2015, following the United States' move to pull out from the deal.
China slams UK, EU ‘dual standards’ on row with Canada

Dec 24, 2018 10:22

China has slammed the United Kingdom and the European Union for adopting a double-standard approach towards the issue of human rights, saying the Westerners voice concerns over Beijing's detention of Canadians while remaining silent on the case of a Chinese national arrested in the North American state.
Remain supporters condemn UK Labour Leader Corbyn for backing Brexit

Dec 24, 2018 04:34

Activists and members of the opposition Labour Party in Britain have criticized their leader Jeremy Corbyn after suggesting he would press ahead with Brexit if the party won a snap general election.
Italy’s Senate clears revised budget ahead of EU deadline

Dec 23, 2018 09:20

The upper house of Italy’s parliament has approved a revised budget plan for 2019 after a tense standoff with the European Union (EU) and despite opposition complaints that the process has been rushed to meet an EU deadline.
UK Labour leader vows to go ahead with Brexit if elected

Dec 22, 2018 17:22

Leader of Britain’s main opposition party Labour Party has rejected the idea of a second vote on the country’s withdrawal from the European Union, saying Labour would go ahead with Brexit if it wins a potential snap election meant to end the current political uncertainty.