UK Court ruling puts Brexit on hold
Theresa May does not have the power to give notice to withdraw from EU membership without consulting Parliament, the High Court ruled Thursday,…

Paris climate agreement enters into force

Photo Liam Gumley, Space Science and Engineering Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison (BRUSSELS) – The Paris Agreement on climate change entered legally into force Friday following the EU’s ratification, just days…

Eurogroup reports progress on Greece, Cyprus
Photo EU Council (BRUSSELS) – EU finance ministers heard positive reports on Greece’s moves towards economic stability and the recovery of the Cypriot economy at their…

Brussels approves EUR 222m funding for green projects

LIFE support (BRUSSELS) – The European Commission approved funding of some EUR 222.7 million Thursday for 144 new projects to support the EU’s transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon…

EU signs CETA trade deal with Canada
Photo EU Council (BRUSSELS) – EU leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Brussels Sunday to sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between…

Brussels presents Atlantic and North Sea fish quotas

Fishing boat (BRUSSELS) – The European Commission presented its proposal Thursday for 2017 fishing quotas in the Atlantic and the North Sea, in preparation for the Fisheries Council in December.This…