Poland accuses top EU court of ‘blackmail’ after rule of law challenge dismissed
ECJ ruling paves way for billions in funding to Poland and Hungary be frozen
ECJ ruling paves way for billions in funding to Poland and Hungary be frozen
Despite criticism French president shares large EU states’ desire to form world power
MEPs voting on ratification of trade deal signed last year after difficult negotiations
Europe Letter: Sinn Féin MEP was left addressing a chair as ‘madame president’
Britain plays down chance of Brexit breakthrough but Coveney says there is now a path to a deal
Governments in Budapest and Warsaw block recovery funds and next budget in retaliation for move to keep money from countries that breach rule of law
Symonds became the victim of nasty headlines as Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain left No 10
MEPs say they will veto €750bn Covid recovery package unless strict guarantees are made
Europe Letter: German leader says only unity can ward off populism and economic turmoil
This week saw high-spirited dispatches from Gerry Adams and another twist in swing-gate
Sylvie Goulard in part a victim of proxy war between parliament and EU leaders
Europe Letter: Name of migration portfolio appears a misstep for Ursula von der Leyen
UK opposition MEPs strongly appeal for Brexit extension amid backing for Ireland
Europe Letter: European Commission president hopes to give MEPs new powers
German politician accuses French president of making common cause with Hungary’s Viktor Orban
For Emmanuel Macron, the outcome of this week’s wrangling could scarcely have been better
Former journalist David-Maria Sassoli completes key element of EU ‘top jobs’ deal
German defence minister’s nomination by Macron breaks deadlock over top EU jobs
German defence minister (60) is seen as a liberal and reliable pair of hands
EU Council meeting to extend into unprecedented third day after efforts to broker deal
Donald Tusk to put forward new compromise list of possible nominations
Taoiseach’s exit for Europe would likely spark election and be crushing blow for party
Europe Editor Patrick Smyth sets the scene and looks at the runners and riders
Likelihood of rapid accord disappears as EPP sinks deal on commission president
Summit Diary: Juncker notes wryly it appears he’s not that easy to replace
The institutions’ leaders may not fix policy on their own, but they play a vital role in deciding priorities, setting the tone and shaping public perception of the union
Spitzenkandidat system dead as member states agree to reconvene on June 30th
EU leaders to meet again on June 30th to seek agreement on who should get top jobs
Little confidence at agreement on selection amid clear blocking minorities
Bundesbank president seeking to enhance suitability for ECB governor role
Union leaders feel need to remind UK of stances on withdrawal accord and extension
Good turnout and swing from ultranationalism enhance Europe’s sense of legitimacy
Parties that mimic the far-right have suffered big electoral and reputational damage
Opposition growing to Weber, the European People’s Party ‘spitzenkandidat’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices