Home
> European Union
European Union
Starbucks and Fiat Chrysler owe up to €30m as state aid ruled 'illegal' says European Commission
Tax deal struck between Starbucks and Dutch government in 2008 'not in line with EU state aid rules'.
EU referendum: CBI urges UK to remain in European Union but calls for reforms
The business body is battling campaigns such as Leave.EU to persuade voters to stay in the EU.
William Keegan: David Cameron's EU referendum raises spectre of Thatcher-era euroscepticism
There is something about Europe that from time to time convulses the Conservative Party.
David Cameron: EU renogtation demands will be set out in November
The UK's renegotiation of its EU membership terms will accelerate over the coming months.
EU referendum: Who is Lord Rose, chairman of the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign?
The former chief executive of Marks and Spencer wants the UK to remain in the European Union.
EU referendum: Mike Rake says it's 'optimistic' to think Brexit will aid UK recovery
Former CBI president said the EU offers a huge market and opens UK to large investments.
Migrant crisis: Bavaria threatens Merkel with court over refugees
German state of Bavaria to take the Angela Merkel to court unless she curbs the influx of refugees.
Conservative peer Stuart Rose to lead 'Yes' campaign for UK's EU membership referendum
Former Marks & Spencer boss insist that the UK will remain stronger and safer within the EU.
UN approves EU military action against smugglers off Libya's coast
European navies will be allowed to board, search, seize and divert any vessels being used by migrant smugglers.
Syria migrant crisis: Fears Russian involvement could force '3 million more' to flee for Europe
UNHCR says influx of Syrian refugees is biggest migrant crisis since World War II.
Eurozone inflation turns negative as weak oil prices push rates down
Official statistics body Eurostat says prices dropped to 0.1% year-on-year in September.
Brexit could favour London in the long run
London could continue to be among world's top leading financial centres even if Britain opts to leave EU.
Migrant crisis: Why Syrian passports are so coveted
Fake passports are being smuggled to non-Syrians who want to gain entry into EU states.
Greece election: Alexis Tsipras keen to reunite with Independent Greeks in coalition
Syriza won an impressive 35.5% of the votes cast, which means it will hold 145 seats in parliament.
Migrant crisis: EU agrees to relocate 120,000 asylum seekers but hasn't decided where they will go
EU ministers agree in principle to relocate 120,000 refugees across the 28 member states.
EU referendum: David Cameron purdah defeat could force re-think for prime minister
Robert Oxley, of Business for Britain, speaks to IBTimes UK about Cameron's crushing defeat.
Angela Merkel demands 'strengthened European response' to refugee crisis
German Chancellor wants solidarity of European countries to cope with refugee influx.
EU migrant crisis: Thousands of refugees arrive in Austria and Germany after Hungary drama
At least 3,000 asylum-seekers arrive in German city of Munich and thousands more expected to pour in.
Scottish referendum: Union faces fresh threat as Scots pick break away in new vote
First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon describes the Ipsos MORI poll as 'sensational'.
Migrant crisis: 11 dead after two boats sink off coast of Turkey
The migrants, believed to be Syrian, drowned after the boats sunk upon leaving the Turkish coast.
Ireland: 80,000 march in protest at austerity linked new water charges
Ireland's Right2Water campaign says new water charges are 'tip of the austerity iceberg'.
Europe's migrant crisis: arson attack suspected as refugee camp in Germany burnt down
Number of attacks on migrant shelters across Germany estimated at over 200 in 2015 alone
Calais migrant crisis: Migrant seriously injured in northern France after allegedly hit by train
Migrant suffers head injury and internal bleeding after attempting to cross into Britain through Eurotunnel.
Slovakia rejects Muslim immigrants as it claims there are 'not enough mosques'
Interior Ministry says that most Muslims would not be interested in settling in country.
Calais migrant crisis: UK and France to sign new deal
Home Secretary Theresa May and French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve set to meet in Calais on 20 August.
Germany: Angela Merkel stresses migrant issue bigger challenge for EU than Greek debt crisis
Angela Merkel says migrant crisis could preoccupy Europe much more than Greece and the stability of the euro.
Bahrain: Closure of only independent newspaper Al-Wasat must be 'swiftly' reversed says EU
The Gulf nation announced the closure of the newspaper after it was critical of officials.
EU foreign policy chief: Iran nuclear deal could lead to new era of co-operation in the Middle East
Federica Mogherini said the nuclear agreement with Iran could transform relationships.
William Keegan: Greece is a browbeaten and humiliated vassal state seething with resentment
Whatever patching up takes place in Greece, the chickens are coming home to roost.
EU referendum: Universities back drive to keep UK in 'overwhelmingly positive' union
The education bosses claim the UK benefits from staying in the 28-member bloc.