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02 May 2022

Russia Ukraine War: EU convenes meeting after Russia's decision

Big news related to Russia Ukraine war. Important meeting of energy ministers of European countries today. Will discuss the supply of Russian gas. After the decision of Russia, the EU called a meeting.

Russia-Ukraine war

19 Mar 2022

Zelenskyy speaks to European Council Prez, discusses Ukraine's EU membersship

"Discussed with President of the Council Charles Michel @eucopresident further support to in countering aggression, strengthening the anti-war coalition, prospects for restoring peace in. Special attention was paid to our movement towards membership in the #EU," Zelenskyy said in a tweet.

16 Sep 2019

We will not extend Brexit transition period: UK PM Johnson's spokesman

A deal was agreed with the EU but later voted down by the British parliament.

26 Mar 2019

British lawmakers vote to seize control of Brexit for a day

The move underlined to what extent UK PM Theresa May has lost her authority, although she said the government would not be bound by the results of the so-called indicative votes.

11 Dec 2017

'New sense of optimism' in Brexit talks: PM Theresa May

Prime Minister Theresa May will tell British lawmakers today there is a "new sense of optimism" around Brexit talks after striking an initial agreement last week with the European Union.

06 Sep 2017

EU court rejects challenge against refugee quotas

EU figures show that just under 28,000 people have been relocated since the two-year scheme was launched in September 2015.

21 Mar 2017

European Union to hold special Brexit summit April 29: President Donald Tusk

The EU`s remaining 27 member states will hold a special summit on April 29 to decide the political objectives for Brexit talks, president Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.

19 Dec 2016

EU extends sanctions against Russia for six months

The European Union on Monday extended for another six months damaging economic sanctions against Russia over its intervention in Ukraine.

20 Jul 2016

UK to relinquish scheduled EU presidency: British PM Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday said the UK will not take up its six-month presidency of the European Council in 2017.

20 Jul 2016

Theresa May takes first step to Brexit ahead of Merkel talks

Prime Minister Theresa May took the first step towards Brexit on Wednesday by relinquishing Britain`s presidency of the European Council, ahead of her first meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

26 Jun 2016

''No need to write, David,'' impatient EU tells Cameron

Britain need not send a formal letter to the European Union to trigger a two-year countdown to its exit from the bloc, EU officials said, implying British Prime Minister David Cameron could start the process when he speaks at a summit on Tuesday.

08 Apr 2016

EU delays summit to June 28-29 to avoid Brexit vote clash

EU leaders have delayed their June summit by several days, thereby avoiding a clash with Britain`s referendum on EU membership, an official said Friday.

03 Feb 2016

David Cameron urges parliament to 'fight together' on EU reforms

British Prime Minister David Cameron urged MPs on Wednesday to unite behind his drive to agree a series of European Union reforms at a Brussels summit next month ahead of Britain`s EU membership referendum.

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