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The European Union flag flies outside of EU headquarters in Brussels, file photo (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

‘European Development Days’ Forum Kicks Off in Brussels

by Abdullah Mustafa | Jun 7, 2017 | Business

Brussels – The 11th edition of European Development Days kicks off on Wednesday in Brussels, with a special focus on investing in development. The event is expected to gather around 7,000 participants and will discuss challenges facing the world, as well as...

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel. (AFP)

Merkel Seeks ‘Good Partner’ in Britain after Brexit

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | May 5, 2017 | World

German Chancellor Angela Merkel hoped on Friday to have a “good” partner in Britain after Brexit, while European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker described the exit as a “tragedy.” Merkel called for fair and constructive negotiations with Britain over its exit...

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Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a speech to Conservative Party members to launch their election campaign in Walmsley Parish Hall, Bolton, Britain April 19, 2017. REUTERS/Andrew Yates

EU’s Juncker, Barnier to Visit Britain’s May Next Week

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Apr 20, 2017 | World

European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and the bloc’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier will hold talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May in London next Wednesday to assess the upcoming two years of negotiations which were triggered...

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EU leaders meet in Rome to mark the 60th anniversary of their founding treaty. (AP)

EU Renews Vows on 60th Anniversary by Committing to ‘Common Future’

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Mar 25, 2017 | World

European Union leaders celebrated the bloc’s 60th anniversary at a special summit in Rome on Saturday during which they renewed their vows with a commitment to a common future without Britain. Meeting without British Prime Minister Theresa May, the other 27...

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European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker addresses a news conference during a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 15, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

Forcing the EU to Make the Biggest Decision

by Leonid Bershidsky | Mar 5, 2017 | Opinion

In trademark EU style, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker outlined a vision for the bloc’s future on Wednesday by presenting five of them. While some will see an attempt to shape the agenda without taking responsibility, it sounded more like an...