EU Anti-Fraud Head Stripped of Immunity

Giovanni Kessler, the head of EU anti-fraud authority OLAF, has had his immunity from prosecution lifted, EU authorities have confirmed.

Berlusconi to Run For the European Parliament Elections

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will run in the European Parliament election in May, he announced Thursday.

MATERA, EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2019

Presidents of EU Parliament and Commission Show Their Support for Romania’s Accession to Schengen Area

Voices supporting the admission of Romania into the Schengen Area have been raised immediately after the country took the rotating EU presidency, reported schengenvisainfo.

Romania's EU Presidency Overshadowed by Corruption Cases

Romania took control of the Council of the EU's rotating presidency on January 1 and will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of the EU's work until June, reported DW.

Eurozone Unemployment Fell to 10-year Low in November

Unemployment in the eurozone fell in November, data showed on Wednesday, as joblessness in Europe neared pre-crisis levels, reports AFP.

Belgium Charge Man with Providing Arms to Paris Attackers

Belgian authorities have charged a Belgian man with providing arms to the attackers who carried out the attacks in Paris in November 2015, reported Reuters.

The Council on General Affairs of the European Union Meets in Brussels

It is expected that Romania will present the priorities of its Presidency and will release information on the start of negotiations on the next Multiannual Financial Framework, reported the Bulgarian National Television.

France is Preparing a New Law on Protests

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced plans to punish people who hold unsanctioned protests after seven weeks of anti-government unrest, reported BBC.

Spain Sees New Record in Migrant Arrivals in 2018

According to the International Organization for Migration (OIM), 57,250 people managed to complete the journey to Spain across the Mediterranean between the beginning of the year and December 26.

David Davis Urges Theresa May to delay Brexit Vote Again

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been urged to delay the "meaningful vote" on her Brexit deal for a second time, reported rte.

Italy Passes Revised Budget After EU Compromise

The 2019 budget agreement reached between Italy and the EU is likely to ease market concerns.

New Rules on Reinforced Schengen Information System Enter into Force

New rules to strengthen the Schengen Information System (SIS) – proposed by the Commission in December 2016 and adopted earlier this year – are entering into force today.

Estonia Government Goes All Digital

Keep your eyes on Estonia in the coming year.

EU Implements Brexit 'no Deal' Contingency Plans

The European Union on Wednesday adopted back-up plans to protect essential air transport and finance in the event that Britain leaves the bloc without a Brexit deal in 100 days, reports AFP.

The Times: Brexit Will Make Europe Stronger Than Ever

The bloc may still be beset with divisions but our car-crash departure has clarified one area of unity among the EU27, The Times reports.

German Railway Deutsche Bahn Reaches Wage Agreement with Union

German railway Deutsche Bahn said on Saturday that it had reached a wage agreement with the EVG union following a walkout earlier this week, reported Reuters.

EU Leaders Rebuff May's Plea over Brexit Deal

EU leaders rebuffed a plea by Theresa May on Thursday to help her sell her Brexit deal to parliament, warning she must set out exactly what she wants -- and announcing they would step up contingency plans in case the deal collapses, reports AFP.

May Seeks Brexit Help at Brussels Summit

Britain’s weakened Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Brussels on Thursday to lobby European leaders for help after she survived a parliamentary mutiny that highlighted the deadlock over Brexit, reported Reuters.

Consumption Per Capita Varied Between 54% and 132% of the EU Average

Actual Individual Consumption (AIC) is a measure of material welfare of households.

The European Parliament will Continue its Work Despite the Strasbourg Attack

The President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani, expressed condolences for the victims in Strasbourg.

May Tours Europe in Desperate Bid to Save Brexit Deal

Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May launched a tour of European capitals on Tuesday in a desperate bid to salvage her Brexit deal, a day after delaying a parliamentary vote on the text to avoid a crushing defeat, reports AFP.