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Emmanuel Macron faces Xi Jinping alongside European Commission President
The Head of China Research at the French Institute of International Relations says that Macron's hopes of China acting as mediator in Ukraine are unrealistic.
LNG industry's future remains uncertain despite dizzying profits
Global LNG industry to face challenges in the medium-to-long term says IEEFA, predicting that there will be "sustained high global LNG prices and declines in gas consumption in Europe".
UK government aims to transform Britain into the next Silicon Valley and tech superpower
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt believes "being a technology superpower can change our country's destiny" and has plans to "unlock our national potential to be one of Europe's most exciting, most innovative and most prosperous economies".
Russia-Ukraine war, present energy crises causing European Climate Law signatories to waver
Global warming, the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have driven energy prices to rise by 39.7% this year alone.
Coronavirus contact tracing apps spark concerns over privacy in the EU
This is alarming for those in the EU after restrictions have been implemented by authorities to prevent companies from sourcing details without consent.
EU to delay Brexit until October over failed negotiations
The European Union has granted the UK a "flextension" until Oct. 31.
New EU copyright law could censor the Internet, thousands protest
The confusing fight over the EU Copyright Directive isn't getting any easier.
Brexit: champagne, parmesan, prosecco and feta could soon be at the centre of negotiations
Brussels have expressed fear that British producers will start exploiting previously protected European food names.
Can the bond between France and Germany keep the rest of the EU united?
A renewed bilateral Franco-German bond is a necessary condition to counter the centrifugal forces currently testing the European Union.
Jeremy Corbyn and Labour are playing Brexit games with their magical thinking on the EU
There is no Leftist argument for a system that places the highest tariffs on the items that make up the largest share of the weekly bills of our poorest households.
Boost for Tory rebels as Jeremy Corbyn calls for post-Brexit customs union with EU
The Labour leader accused the Conservatives of having "no economic plan and no plan for Brexit."
UK will back bankers' proposal for continued EU access after Brexit
British negotiators are reportedly preparing to push for the kind of Brexit favoured by the UK's financial services sector, despite Brussels having already rebuffed such a plan.
Japan believes Brexit is an 'act of self-harm' says former British ambassador
According to a former British ambassador to Tokyo, Japan views the United Kingdom leaving the European Union as an act of medium and long-term political and economical "self-harm".
Germany to trial free public transport to avoid big pollution fines
German ministers have announced that free public transportation will be trialled in five cities in an effort to reduce road traffic and meet EU air pollution targets.
Shareholder Rights Directive: The need for industry action
The SRD aims to increasing transparency, accountability and stakeholder engagement.
Nick Clegg wants MPs to force a constitutional crisis to stop Brexit 'muppets'
Nick Clegg has called on MPs to force a constitutional crisis in order to halt Brexit, accusing the "muppets" in Theresa May's government of destroying the UK's reputation.
Philippines' Duterte hurls expletives at the 'stupid' EU yet again
The Philippines president hits back at the European Union bloc and explains how he does not want to visit Brussels.
Theresa May faces 'dream team' coup of 'three Brexiteers' over customs union clashes
Plan would see Boris Johnson as prime minister, environment secretary Michael Gove as deputy prime minister and Jacob Rees-Mogg as chancellor.
Theresa May promises Brexit transition deal will be done in 7 weeks
May said that the transition deal would be agreed by the end of March, one year before Britain officially begins exiting the EU.
Love All, Trust a Few: Can companies have analysis without analysts in a Mifid II world?
The EU's revamped Markets in Financial Instruments Directive on brokerage commissions brings with it a new system, reducing access to, and distribution of, company research.
Tories pressure Theresa May to reveal where she really stands on Brexit
Theresa May has come under pressure to give more details on areas such as citizens rights and trade.
Government knows the consequences of Brexit will be disastrous - but experts will be ignored again
Leaked paper shows Brexit is likely to damage the British economy significantly - but will it be the game-changer it is being touted as by many prominent Remainers?
EU bans killing fish via electrocution but that won't affect the UK after Brexit
European politicians have voted to ban fisherman from using electric currents to stun fish – a method known as pulse-fishing.
EU demands that after Brexit foreign citizens can come and stay in Britain indefinitely
Debate over the future of EU citizens in Britain and the cut off date to apply for a permanent residency could derail talks.
What are the odds on a second EU referendum? Bookies slash price after Farage backs new Brexit vote
Nigel Farage said "maybe, just maybe, we should have a second referendum on EU membership" and UK bookies reacted quickly, slashing the odds on another Brexit vote.
'We are surprised that you are surprised': EU officials clash with David Davis over Brexit plans
EU officials have washed away concerns raised by Brexit secretary David Davis, insisting they are right to prepare for a no-deal.
Tony Blair says Labour's 'timidity' on the EU will lead to 'Tory right' Brexit
Tony Blair has accused Labour of making a mistake by supporting Brexit, which will lead to a departure from the EU designed by the "Tory right".
Brexit department and government infighting rages on as EU trade negotiations loom
Concerns have been raised that the Brexit Secretary David Davis is being sidelined ahead of trade talks which are set to begin next month.
White House officials 'humiliated' after Donald Trump was schooled on the EU by Angela Merkel
The relationship between the US and Germany has been strained in 2017 after a frosty first meeting in March.
All new EU rules will apply to UK during Brexit transition until December 2020
EU officials have revealed two key pieces of information ahead of the second phase of Brexit negotiations.