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The EU issued a stern ultimatum to the UK on Thursday (10 September) to withdraw its bill overriding the Irish Protocol or talks on an EU-UK trade deal will collapse.

Two years after agreeing to a self-regulatory code of practice to tackle disinformation, Facebook, Alphabet’s Google, Twitter and other tech rivals must try harder to be more effective, the European Commission said on Thursday.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde voiced hope on Thursday (10 September) that EU-UK negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal will lead to a positive outcome, in spite of the “negotiation posturing” seen in recent days.

As news broke on Tuesday that trials on one of the leading contenders for a COVID-19 vaccine have been paused over a potential health risk, leaders around the world are still scrambling to offer false hope and promises. Between US...

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Diplomatic and economic ties between the EU and China have suffered a setback over recent months and the business community has a "less favourable view regarding the ease of doing business in the EU," according to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU).

German Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner confirmed a case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in a wild boar in Germany on Thursday (10 September), but the EU farmers association was quick to stress the country is well prepared to respond to the issue.

Several Socialist lawmakers in the European Parliament have floated the idea of imposing an arms embargo, along with sanctions, on Ankara, as the EU gears up for a crucial September summit meant to define its response to Turkey's activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Work on finding a viable COVID-19 vaccine continues around the world but another pressing issue is already starting to come to the forefront of the virus fight: how to transport billions of doses from factories to hospitals and clinics when the jab is ready.

Trade Commissioner nominee Valdis Dombrovskis faces a packed in-tray. The EU's trade policy needs a complete overhaul in order to be adapted to the EU’s new sustainability goals and to harness globalization, write Anna Cavazzini and Saskia Bricmont.  

Fifteen EU member states have breached bloc-wide rules in agreeing bilateral commercial deals with China as part of Beijing's ambitious belt and road initiative (BRI), according to a damning report published by the European Court of Auditors on Thursday (10 September).

A good internet connection is more important than motorways and can make depopulated places in Europe more attractive to young people, said participants at a webinar organised by EURACTIV Bulgaria.

In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Irish Taoiseach being 'extremely concerned' that  the UK may not abide by the terms set out in the Brexit withdrawal agreement, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov confirming he will not resign, and so much more.

“The mafia wants the government to resign,” said Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov on Wednesday (9 September), adding that because criminals were behind the protests against him, he no longer wants to resign. A few weeks ago, Borissov announced his...

Students in Romania will be attending classes for the start of the new school year as of 14 September unless the number of COVID-19 cases passes a certain threshold, in which case courses will be held online, Romanian authorities decided....

A new alliance on migration has been formed between Hungary and Malta, said Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó after meeting Maltese counterpart Evarist Bartolo in Valletta on Wednesday (9 September), state news agency MTI reported. At the same time, Szijjártó...

´“We worked tirelessly to assure that students could return safely to school. This year the context is new for everyone, but thanks to our work the school year will start regularly on 14 September”, said Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte...

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he is ‘extremely concerned’ the UK may not abide by the terms set out in the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, meanwhile, has appealed for support from MPs for the Internal...

Of the people voting for the two right-wing parties in parliament – the New Moderates and the Christian Democrats – 42% would be ready to accept the right-wing populist party, the Sweden Democrats, in the same government, according to a...

Norway’s anti-terrorist police (PST) confirmed on Wednesday (9 September) they had arrested a suspect linked to a 1982 attack on the Jewish Community in Paris that had left six people dead and 22 injured. Since 2015, France has been requesting...