The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Ireland's leader survives painful St. Paddy's visit; was not asked to perform Lucky Charms leprechaun jig

Russia has pushed Europe into a quasi-Keynesian approach to the defence budget. Only Britain insists on cutting help to the sick to pay for security

Frightened by the prospect of US security disengagement and three years of Moscow's war against Ukraine, European countries are debating reinstating compulsory military service to boost their defences in the face of Russian aggression.

Sir Keir Starmer announced that plans for a peacekeeping operation would move into an ‘operational phase’.

Micheal Martin said it was still ‘early days’ for any potential agreement between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that Europe and the United States had to put pressure on Russia to accept a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine.

"There is always an empire that is trying to take away the freedom of the Hungarians, and right now it is the one in Brussels," Viktor Orban said in a speech on Saturday.

United States President Donald Trump's U-turns have driven Nato to an existential crisis. Between doubts over the continuation of American involvement and pressure for European autonomy, the future of the organisation, key for transatlantic security, has never seemed so uncertain.

"There are several options that must be considered, particularly in the context of European production."

President Trump’s 200% tit-for-tat tariff threat on EU alcohol is causing panic in France's already weakened champagne industry.

In the Greek city of Ioannina, the CommonEn energy community provides a sustainable, renewable-powered solution to energy poverty.