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Twenty years of the euro: What next for single currency?

Twenty years of the euro: What next for single currency?

Battle for global dominance between the euro and dollar is entering a new global era

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 01:00
Moving target May might well look to Danes’ Maastricht manoeuvre

Moving target May might well look to Danes’ Maastricht manoeuvre

Europe Letter: Has British PM not considered asking Corbyn to cough up Brexit solution?

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 01:00
EU to maintain support for Border peace initiatives after Brexit

EU to maintain support for Border peace initiatives after Brexit

Commitment included in papers published by Brussels in preparation for no-deal Brexit

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 15:11
Dispute over migration brings down Belgian government

Dispute over migration brings down Belgian government

PM Charles Michel resigns after motion of no-confidence in his minority government

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 20:15
EU and Africa partner up to strive for a bright digital future

EU and Africa partner up to strive for a bright digital future

Issue is ‘not what Europe can do for Africa but ‘what Europe and Africa can do together’

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 17:24
What if EU leaders had agreed to Theresa May’s backstop request?

What if EU leaders had agreed to Theresa May’s backstop request?

PM is looking for clarifications, but she needs to guarantee that parliament will accept them

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 01:00
EU summit approves key elements of monetary reform

EU summit approves key elements of monetary reform

Donald Tusk says although withdrawal agreement is inviolable he is at Theresa May’s disposal

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 18:30
EU leaders deliver pointed snub to Theresa May

EU leaders deliver pointed snub to Theresa May

Danish prime minister says it is now up to House of Commons to do its ‘homework’

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 00:30
EU leaders reject May’s plea to redefine Border backstop

EU leaders reject May’s plea to redefine Border backstop

‘We don’t want the UK to think there can be any form of renegotiation whatsoever,’ says Juncker

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 00:02
Theresa May says EU must offer backstop assurances to avoid no-deal Brexit

Theresa May says EU must offer backstop assurances to avoid no-deal Brexit

PM tells European leaders she can get exit deal through parliament with ‘right assurances’

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 21:57
EU budget talks wrangle with controversial cuts to Cap and regional funds

EU budget talks wrangle with controversial cuts to Cap and regional funds

Taoiseach understood to have said Ireland would agree to give more to EU if it is reformed

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 21:00
EU leaders to discuss asylum system reform measures

EU leaders to discuss asylum system reform measures

European Parliament President Antonio Tajani appeals to EU leaders to back plan

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 17:20
Brexit comes down the priority list for jaded, divided EU leaders

Brexit comes down the priority list for jaded, divided EU leaders

Europe Letter: Brexit will get a look-in, but is by no means leaders’ main preoccupation

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 01:00
What the UK needs to do if it wants to delay Brexit

What the UK needs to do if it wants to delay Brexit

Analysis: An extension is possible with the agreement of all 28 member states

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 18:29
EU willing to give May assurances backstop not intended as permanent

EU willing to give May assurances backstop not intended as permanent

Juncker says there is ‘no room whatsoever’ for renegotiation of the withdrawal treaty

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 00:32
EU leaders tell May there will be no Brexit renegotiation

EU leaders tell May there will be no Brexit renegotiation

Best UK prime minister can hope for is help to ‘clarify’ aspects of her Brexit deal

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 19:05
What can the EU offer May to save her Brexit deal?

What can the EU offer May to save her Brexit deal?

Analysis: Clear explanation of role of arbitrators could answer ‘hostage’ fears of some of May’s critics

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 11:32
Backstop dissenters remain stubbornly impervious to logic

Backstop dissenters remain stubbornly impervious to logic

Can the EU come up with a clarification in language more palatable to May et al?

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 19:12
Jews report rise in anti-Semitism in last half-decade

Jews report rise in anti-Semitism in last half-decade

Survey finds perception of anti-Jewishness in social media, public, media and politics

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 19:07
Eamon Gilmore nominated to lead EU human rights advocacy

Eamon Gilmore nominated to lead EU human rights advocacy

Simon Coveney proposes former Labour Party leader for Brussels-based post

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 13:43
Brexit withdrawal treaty not up for renegotiation, says Coveney

Brexit withdrawal treaty not up for renegotiation, says Coveney

Backstop should not be seen as a concession by one side to the other, Tánaiste says

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 10:22
Brexit: UK can revoke Article 50, European court rules

Brexit: UK can revoke Article 50, European court rules

Revocation exists as long as withdrawal agreement has not come into force - CJEU

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 08:56
Ministerial resignations in Belgium make early election a prospect

Ministerial resignations in Belgium make early election a prospect

Members of nationalist Flemish N-VA step down over UN declaration on migration

Sun Dec 09 2018 - 17:00
Nations to gather at Marrakesh to approve UN migration pact

Nations to gather at Marrakesh to approve UN migration pact

In face of populist movement surge, UN seeks to project positive view of migrants

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 05:01
EU ministers hit a wall in ongoing effort to reform asylum system

EU ministers hit a wall in ongoing effort to reform asylum system

Reforms in stalemate for past two years, as leaders unable to agree on key elements

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 20:00
States reject watered-down EU declaration on LGBTIQ rights

States reject watered-down EU declaration on LGBTIQ rights

Poland and Hungary accused of attacking core EU values by opposing LGBTIQ reference

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 18:29
EU needs to find way to keep wayward members in check

EU needs to find way to keep wayward members in check

Europe Letter: Standing up to illiberal states

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 01:00
Euro can challenge dollar’s dominance, says European Commission

Euro can challenge dollar’s dominance, says European Commission

About 36% of the value of international transactions are conducted through euro

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 14:52
Brexit: UK likely to be able to revoke article 50 unilaterally

Brexit: UK likely to be able to revoke article 50 unilaterally

EU advocate general says UK can still change its mind on leaving EU

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 19:08
France and Germany abandon digital services tax

France and Germany abandon digital services tax

New proposal is a levy of 3% on digital advertising

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 10:49
Single market for services still not working, says Humphreys

Single market for services still not working, says Humphreys

New report finds up to 30 services needed to produce single loaf of bread

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 10:09
UK exit relieves Spain of obligation to accept Gibraltar’s status quo

UK exit relieves Spain of obligation to accept Gibraltar’s status quo

Europe Letter: Madrid has exposed need for EU to shift from disinterested neutrality

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 01:00
Newspaper publishers seeking payment from online tech giants

Newspaper publishers seeking payment from online tech giants

Printed press lobbying EU to protect draft copyright legislation

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 16:40
EU plans to be climate neutral by 2050

EU plans to be climate neutral by 2050

Announcements makes EU first major economic bloc to declare environmental intentions

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 16:14
Four-fifths of Irish voters want new online safeguards for elections

Four-fifths of Irish voters want new online safeguards for elections

EU study finds disinformation and buying of elections a major concern for Irish electorate

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 20:00
EU summit agrees Brexit deal and warns it is not open for renegotiation

EU summit agrees Brexit deal and warns it is not open for renegotiation

Alternative to non-negotiable agreement is ‘no-deal, cliff-edge Brexit’, Taoiseach says

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 19:25
EU leaders have endorsed Brexit deal at summit in Brussels

EU leaders have endorsed Brexit deal at summit in Brussels

Leaders agreed text of UK withdrawal from EU warning deal is best Britain will get

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 16:18
Brexit barrier lifted as EU summit set to back May’s divorce deal

Brexit barrier lifted as EU summit set to back May’s divorce deal

Key gathering of EU27 will definitely proceed in morning after Spain lifts objections

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 20:50
EU leaders set to adopt Brexit withdrawal treaty

EU leaders set to adopt Brexit withdrawal treaty

Officials finalise treaty and declaration texts ahead of meeting of leaders in Brussels

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 01:00
Spain seek clarity on Gibraltar ahead of Brexit summit

Spain seek clarity on Gibraltar ahead of Brexit summit

Spanish threat to derail meeting appears to have been averted by agreed statement

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 18:38
Political declaration offers DUP a way out

Political declaration offers DUP a way out

Joint UK-EU document drafted to help May sell withdrawal agreement

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 06:00
UK to seek Irish help in technological solution to keep Border open

UK to seek Irish help in technological solution to keep Border open

Dublin willing to consider ‘sensible and realistic’ solutions proven effective

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 06:00
Declaration promises UK free trade and close security relationship

Declaration promises UK free trade and close security relationship

Negotiators agree extensive potential UK participation in EU programmes in areas such as science, education and overseas development

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 20:42
Brexit declaration aimed at helping Theresa May in parliament

Brexit declaration aimed at helping Theresa May in parliament

Document ticks many boxes for the British PM – but doesn’t undermine the backstop

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 12:37
Taoiseach says Government may have to negotiate a no-deal deal in event of Brexit

Taoiseach says Government may have to negotiate a no-deal deal in event of Brexit

Varadkar facing limited options if EU’s draft withdrawal deal with UK cannot be ratified

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 01:00
EU steps up war games against a new breed of attack

EU steps up war games against a new breed of attack

Europe Letter: Hybrid war is never declared or ended. Countering it requires new tools

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 01:00
‘Very good progress’ in Brussels as Brexit talks go to the wire

‘Very good progress’ in Brussels as Brexit talks go to the wire

May and Juncker to meet again on Saturday in effort to agree contentious political declaration

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 20:11
European Commission ready to discipline Italy over budget

European Commission ready to discipline Italy over budget

Populist Italian government wants to allow deficit to rise beyond approved levels

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 15:48
Irish budget wins blessing of European Commission

Irish budget wins blessing of European Commission

Italy warned of risks of ‘particularly serious non-compliance’ over expansionary budget

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 13:08
The week in Brexit: Key days ahead

The week in Brexit: Key days ahead

EU sources say text of full withdrawal agreement will not be discussed as it is ‘settled’

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 19:03
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