ECJ rules Hamas to remain on 'terror' list

The European Union's Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Hamas, the Palestinian political organisation, should remain in the bloc's "terror" list, referring the case back to lower court.

Israeli PM Slams EU for Imposing Conditions for Closer Integration

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday harshly criticized Brussels for considering peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians as a precondition for the rapprochement between the country and the bloc.

EU Parliament Urges Suspension of Turkish Accession Talks

The European Parliament on Thursday asked for Turkey's European Union accession talks to be suspended if Ankara implements a constitutional overhaul, backed by a referendum in April, which expands the powers of President Tayyip Erdogan.

Amnesty accuses EU of turning its back on refugees

Amnesty International has accused the European Union of deliberately turning its back on migrants and refugees, contributing to a rising number of deaths at sea.

European Parliament approves first EU-Cuba deal

European Parliament ministers voted Wednesday in favor of the first European Union trade and dialogue agreement with Cuba.

Euro MPs urge scrapping Turkey accession talks over Erdogan's sweeping powers

The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs have adopted a resolution urging Brussels to formally suspend EU accession talks with Turkey, if a constitutional change granting President Erdogan sweeping powers goes ahead.

EU launches infringement procedures against Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic over migration

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday decided to launch infringement procedures against Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic over refugee sharing, after the bloc's repeated warning fell on deaf ears.

EU, UK Citizens' Status First on Brexit Talks Agenda: Brexit Secretary

The status of UK citizens in the European Union and EU citizens in the United Kingdom will be tackled first in Brexit talks, UK's Brexit Secretary David Davis said Monday, confirming that the negotiations are still set for June 19.

Car Hits Pedestrians in Amsterdam Leaving Five People Wounded

The Telegraph newspaper reported citing local police that two of the injured have been taken to a hospital and three treated at the scene.

Polish president voices support for referendum on refugees

Poland’s president says he supports holding a referendum asking Poles if they want to accept refugees, but he says the vote should be held only in 2019 if the matter is still a “problem” then.

If Britain limited EU immigration, this would have its price: Merkel

Britain would have to pay a price if it put limits on the free movement of European Union citizens after its departure from the bloc, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told trade unionists on Wednesday.

Germany and Italy want to take control of Libya-Niger border to stem flow of migrants

The interior ministers of Germany and Italy have written to Brussels urging the creation of an “EU Mission” at the border between Libya and Niger “as soon as possible,” after over 40,000 people traveled through the North African country into Europe this year.

Over 30% of Britons Believe EU Will Not Exist as Political Union in 25 Years

As many as 34 percent of UK citizens believes that the European Union will not exist as a political union in 25 years, a recent poll has revealed.

Parents of EU children have right to residency: top court

A non-EU parent has a right to stay in the bloc if their child is an EU citizen, its top court said Wednesday, a ruling which could complicate Brexit talks.

Juncker says influence of English language is fading

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker took a swipe at Britain, saying he would not give a speech in English because the language was becoming less significant following Brexit.

EU leaders unanimously agree on negotiating guidelines for Brexit

European Union leaders vowed on Saturday to stand shoulder to shoulder behind their negotiating team during the divorce proceedings with Britain and warned that any demands from Prime Minister Theresa May will be dealt with "firmly."

OPCW warns of "chemical attacks" by ISIS terrorfighters returning from Syria

The Islamic State (IS) foreign "fighters" returning from Syria to their countries of origin could carry out chemical weapons attacks after learning how to use the toxic substance in the battle zones, Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Ahmeet Uzumcu warned on Friday.

Berlin opposé à la rupture des pourparlers d'adhésion à l'UE avec Ankara

Le chef de la diplomatie allemande, Sigmar Gabriel, a mis en garde vendredi contre la rupture des négociations d'adhésion de l'UE avec la Turquie, malgré les inquiétudes des Européens sur les droits de l'Homme dans ce pays.

Poll finds more British voters believe Brexit a mistake

A YouGov poll for The Times newspaper has found that for the first time since June's Brexit vote more British voters believed that the decision to leave the European Union was a mistake than those who thought it was the right decision.

Trump appears more pragmatic than populist on Europe policy, says US expert

Despite his disparaging remarks about European integration in the past, US President Donald Trump's recent statements and policies in this regard showed he is more pragmatic than populist, a US expert said in a recent interview with Xinhua.