German Businesses Upbeat Despite Bank Woes, British EU Exit
German businesses were more optimistic in October, shrugging off woes at the countries' biggest banks and the implications of Britain's vote to leave the European Union
View ArticleGlobal Stocks Mostly Rise on Upbeat Economic Data
Global stocks are mostly up amid upbeat economic reports in Europe and Asia and relatively strong corporate earnings in the U.S
View ArticleAP EXPLAINS: How Tiny Wallonia Can Hijack the EU-Canada Deal
For days now, the small Belgian region of Wallonia, population 3.6 million, has been holding up the signature of a landmark free trade deal uniting over 500 million European Union citizens and 35...
View ArticleAlbania's Constitutional Court Suspends Law Key to EU Hopes
Albania's Constitutional Court has suspended a law require the vetting of the personal and professional backgrounds of judges and prosecutors, key to the judicial reform needed to convince the European...
View ArticleThe Latest: EU to Prolong ID Checks in 5 Countries
The EU's executive arm is recommending that some north European and Nordic countries be allowed to keep border controls in place for three more months
View ArticleAid Group Urges EU to Reconsider Libya Training After Attack
A German aid group urged the European Union on Tuesday to reconsider its plans to train Libyan forces to conduct sea rescue operations after a vessel labeled as belonging to Libya's coast guard...
View ArticleBelgium Saying Wallonia Talks on EU-Canada Deal Progressing
The Belgian government says that talks to convince the region of Wallonia to give its vital consent to a free trade deal between the European Union and Canada are making progress
View ArticleTrump: 'No Interest' in Trump TV; Campaign Debuts Show
Donald Trump says he has no interest in a Trump TV venture, as rumors persist of a turn to media if his campaign fails
View ArticleHungary: Publisher of Suspended Opposition Newspaper Sold
A company linked to an ally of Hungary's prime minister says it has bought the company that publishes the main opposition newspaper which suspended publication 2 ½ weeks ago
View ArticleIn Leaked Speech, Britain's May Warned of Brexit Damage
A leaked recording of a speech by Theresa May sheds some light on the depth of the prime minister's opposition to taking Britain out of the European Union before the referendum earlier this year
View ArticleSwedish Industry Laments New Rules on Drones With Cameras
A Swedish industry group says a court ruling establishing drones with cameras must have a license under the country's surveillance laws "is a huge blow" to recreational and commercial users
View ArticleEU Parliament Refers UKIP Brawl to French Authorities
The European Parliament has asked French police to investigate an incident between two lawmakers of the U.K. Independence Party that landed one of them in the hospital earlier this month
View ArticleMontenegro's Long-Ruling Prime Minister to Step Down
Montenegro's prime minister Milo Djukanovic, who led the tiny Adriatic nation to independence from Serbia in 2006, will step down after ruling unchallenged for more than 25 years
View ArticleRussia's Top Security Official Wants Closer Ties With Serbia
Russia's top security official is urging closer cooperation from Serbia as part of Moscow's efforts to boost its influence in the Balkan country
View ArticleMoldovan Presidential Candidate Quits, Boosting EU Hopes
A key candidate in Moldova's presidential election withdrew from the race Wednesday, giving a boost to a pro-European candidate in the former Soviet republic
View ArticleEU-Canada Deal Still Uncertain Day Ahead of Planned Signing
In a race against the clock, the European Union edged closer Wednesday to being able to sign a free trade deal with Canada the next day after Belgium made progress in lifting the veto of one of its...
View ArticleBelgian Government: Deal Reached to Back the EU-Canada Free Trade Deal
Belgian government: deal reached to back the EU-Canada free trade deal
View ArticleBritish Economy Grows More Than Expected After Brexit Vote
Britain's economy grew faster than expected in the three months after its vote to leave the European Union, despite concern that uncertainty over the country's future would weigh on business
View ArticleThe Latest: NATO Sending Planes, Ships to Back EU Migrant Op
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the military alliance has agreed to back the European Union's anti-migrant smuggling operation in the Mediterranean Sea
View ArticleBelgian Deal Clears Way for EU-Canada Free Trade Pact
The Belgian government has reached a deal to back a free trade deal between the European Union and Canada on the day the agreement was supposed to be officially signed with Canadian Prime Minister...
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