'Russia must implement Ukraine deal for EU to lift sanctions'
Full implementation of the agreement is the only way to lift the economic sanctions against Russia, European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker said.
Jun 16, 2016, 17:58 PM IST
Russia must implement Ukraine deal for EU to lift sanctions: Juncker
European Union Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker told Russia on Thursday that the "only way" the 28-nation bloc will lift its economic sanctions on Moscow is if the Kremlin fully implements a peace deal for Ukraine.
Jun 16, 2016, 16:10 PM IST
Turkey `threats` over migrant deal won`t work: Juncker
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Ankara must ease strict anti-terror laws if it wants its citizens to enjoy visa-free travel on the continent.
May 26, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
EU releases $28 mn to help Greece handle refugee crisis
The European Commission has awarded 25 million euros ($28 million) in emergency funding to the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) to enhance its support to the Greek authorities, a statement said on Tuesday.
May 25, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
'Brexit Britain' to be an outsider in Europe?
The chief of the European Commission said on Friday that if Britain were to quit the European Union, it would have to live life as an outsider.
May 20, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
Google faces three billion euro fine for promoting its shopping services
Google will also be banned from continuing to manipulate search results to favour itself and harm rivals.
May 16, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
EU set to grant Turkey visa-free travel in migrant deal: Sources
The EU is set to give conditional approval on Wednesday for Turks to gain visa-free access to the Schengen zone, sources told AFP, meeting a key demand by Ankara to keep a migrant crisis deal alive.
May 03, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
EU to draw up tax haven blacklist
EU nations have agreed to draw up a blacklist of tax havens in the wake of the Panama Papers leaks. Finance ministers have endorsed the move, which is to be completed by the end of the summer.
Apr 24, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
European Parliament approves sharing air passenger data to fight terror
The European Parliament voted Thursday to allow airlines to share passenger information with EU states in a bid to detect jihadists, the culmination of a five-year debate that intensified after the Paris and Brussels attacks.
Apr 14, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
EU cracks down on tax havens, targets big companies
The EU unveils plans on Tuesday to force the world`s biggest multinationals to accurately report their earnings and pay fair taxes, a measure made even more urgent by the Panama Papers scandal.
Apr 12, 2016, 18:25 PM IST
EU seeks to end higher levies on ebooks
Taxes on ebooks should be cut to align their price with paper books, the European Commission proposed on Thursday as part of a broader review of sales tax`s rules in Europe
Apr 07, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
What if? The uncharted waters of `Brexit`
A British exit from the European Union would leave the country in uncharted territory, no country having ever travelled that road, which spells freedom to eurosceptics but doom to the pro-Europe camp.
Feb 20, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
`No plan B,` says Juncker as Cameron holds crunch `Brexit` talks
European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker insisted Tuesday that Britain leaving the EU is not an option, saying the bloc has no Plan B, as Prime Minister David Cameron sought support in Brussels for his contentious reform proposals.
Feb 17, 2016, 01:29 AM IST
EU cuts 2016 eurozone growth forecast on China risks
The European Commission on Thursday cut its eurozone 2016 growth forecast to 1.7 percent from 1.8 percent.
Feb 04, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
EU says agrees on financing of 3 billion euro Turkey refugee deal
The EU said Wednesday it had agreed on how to finance a three billion euro ($3.3 billion) deal to aid Syrian refugees in Turkey, in exchange for Ankara`s help in stemming the flow of migrants, after resolving a dispute with Italy.
Feb 03, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
EU blasts Greece over migrant crisis as seven more drown
Seven migrants drowned trying to reach Greece on Wednesday, as the European Union blasted Athens for its handling of the crisis, saying it had "seriously neglected" its duty to protect the bloc`s borders.
Jan 28, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
EU states 'failed to deliver' on migrants: Juncker
So far just 272 refugees have been moved to other countries out of the 160,000 that European Union nations agreed to relocate.
Jan 15, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
EU presents new border plan to stem migrant influx
The EU leaders are scheduled to discuss the proposals at a summit on Thursday and Friday in Brussels.
Dec 16, 2015, 02:19 AM IST
EU to unveil controversial new border guard system
The EU was set to unveil on Tuesday controversial proposals for a new border and coastguard agency in response to Europe`s migration crisis, with powers to intervene even when the host country does not consent.
Dec 15, 2015, 09:57 AM IST
EU to allow travellers to take Netflix abroad
While Netflix is already available in many European countries, content is tailored to local tastes
Dec 10, 2015, 08:39 AM IST
