European Union

Turkey EU membership far off: European Commission chief

Sep 13, 2017 11:29

The head of the European Commission (EC) urges Turkey to stop comparing EU leaders to “Nazis,” saying Ankara’s behavior has cast chances of its EU membership far-off.
David Davis warns of 'chaotic' Brexit if lawmakers reject repeal bill

Sep 11, 2017 12:52

Britain's minister for leaving the European Union has warned MPs that voting against the legislation to end the UK’s membership in the EU would amount to backing a “chaotic” withdrawal from the union.
UN rights chief slams EU’s failure to halt abuses against refugees in Libya

Sep 09, 2017 08:36

The top UN human rights official has described as a failure a European-African agreement to contain the flow of refugees seeking to reach Europe through Libya, censuring the EU for turning a blind eye to the abuses the refugees face during the perilous journey to Europe.
UK lawmakers begin debate on EU withdrawal bill

Sep 07, 2017 13:17

UK lawmakers have begun debating legislation to end Britain's membership in the European Union, as the EU's chief Brexit negotiator voiced skepticism about Britain's withdrawal proposals.
Newly leaked document reveals UK plans to block low-skilled EU workers

Sep 07, 2017 00:29

Britain will end the free movement of labor immediately after Brexit and introduce restrictions to block the entry of low-skilled workers from the European Union and strip EU citizens of rights to bring family members to Britain, a leaked government paper suggests.
May warns UK lawmakers ahead of crucial Brexit debate

Sep 03, 2017 12:27

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has warned British lawmakers that her recently-unveiled Brexit bill is the best way to avoid the “cliff edge,” amid growing criticism in Parliament about her handling of Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU).
UK could stay in EU single market permanently: Labour deputy leader

Sep 01, 2017 12:49

According to Press TV, in an interview on Friday, Tom Watson admitted Labour is now positioning itself as the party of “soft Brexit.”
Turkey leaving Europe by 'giant steps,' Juncker says

Aug 29, 2017 10:29

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says Turkey is fast pulling out of Europe, blaming President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the breakdown of accession talks between the Ankara government and the 28-member European Union.
African, EU leaders meet in Paris to discuss migrant crisis

Aug 28, 2017 12:14

Seven African and European leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss ways to stem the flow of migrants into Europe from northern Africa.
A million skilled EU workers leaving UK after Brexit

Aug 28, 2017 12:14

Nearly one million European Union nationals working in Britain are planning to leave the country following last year’s Brexit referendum, a new study has found.