"The central Mediterranean route that runs predominantly from Libya to Italy was on the agenda at the EU summit in Valletta"
Terror attacks, pressure from the right wing and Russian assertiveness are focusing the attention of the union.
There is much talk about co-operation and partnerships but, in reality, there are few concrete examples
One in four people living in the EU say rape may be justified "under certain circumstances", according to a new report.
The court’s behaviour might call for serious discussion but SA’s decision is irrational.
The EU is making aid to Africa conditional on it taking back Africans who have fled
The Eu has not reacted well to Turkey’s failed coup.
Politicians say the result of a vote on whether to leave the European intergovernmental body should be respected.
The unforeseen decision to leave the EU may not have detrimental effects on Africa — or could it?
The military alliance will also focus on support to counter the Islamic State and the Taliban, writes Andrew Hammond.
The decision delivers a body blow to the financial services sector and will hurt UK exports.
David Cameron’s trip comes amid deep political uncertainty in Britain after he failed to convince Britons to vote to remain in the EU.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says country may hold another secession referendum following Britain’s vote to leave the intergovernmental bloc.
The impact on UK-listed stocks has been relatively muted. So what happens when the votes are counted on the 24th?
Voting begins today, after months of continuous campaigning from the ‘Remain’ and the ‘Leave’ sides, and the results should be in on Friday morning.
If the pound takes a major tumble, British banks could call in debts and cause the rand to weaken.
A second referendum may have to be held if the ‘leave’ camp manages to win with a small margin.
Belgium’s neighbours have rallied in support after this week’s ‘acts of war’ that shook Brussels.
Delegates will discuss a controversial plan for a new European Union force that could shore up borders without the host country’s consent.
Wealthy or not, exit backers are swimming against a tide of business leaders urging the country to stay in, including top executives.
European countries are turning on one another as growing border chaos tests the limits of diplomacy.
The current confrontation will shape resistance to austerity – and the future of the whole of Europe.
European leaders wait for signs that Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is ready to compromise as Greece fails to make its IMF payment.
Six large energy companies have asked the United Nations for help in setting up a carbon pricing scheme that would include their operations.
The euro leapt, Greek bond yields fell, but nothing actually changed in another day of talks with international creditors.
The EU is considering fielding a naval force to deal with increasingly deadly Mediterranean crossings, but the plan would have to favour with the UN.
A proposal to divide up numbers between EU states in the wake of the Mediterranean crisis could pit Germany, which backs the scheme, against the UK.
EU paymaster Germany criticised the Greek proposal as "not a substantial solution" as it failed to fulfil bailout conditions.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia would rather focus on strengthening its domestic market, but if he wanted, he could invade Kiev in just two days.
A "Yes" vote to Scotland’s independence will pose baffling questions for the EU, and could see Scotland clamouring to join while England leaves.
China says the EU’s proposed additional sanctions on its key ally Russia will not solve the current problems in Ukraine.
Pro-Russian separatists are preparing a fresh offensive in Ukraine as EU leaders give Moscow one week to curb support for rebels or face sanctions.