European Union
The most recent on the European Union (or EU). The EU contains nearly six percent of the world population and is made up of 27 member states. The political and economic origination was established to inspire a free flow of travel, goods and services across Europe.
Europeans Say China Will Overtake U.S. in 10 Years: Survey
The continent is looking to forge its own path separate from that of the U.S. and China.
Is the European Union Combating or Whitewashing Anti-Semitism?
International Holocaust Remembrance Day should signal a real commitment to respect and protect living Jews—not merely stand in moments of silence for six million dead Jews.
Is Europe Getting Its COVID Vaccine Rollout Wrong?
The European Union has handed out a total of 5.5 million doses of the vaccine, compared to over 4 million in the U.K. alone.
Mike Pompeo Boasted of Building Alliances Before European Snubs Killed Trip
Pompeo's trips to Luxembourg and Belgium were called off at the last minute, according to Reuters, because officials there refused to meet with him.
Europe's Year-End Blow to the West
The incoming Biden administration will have to make a difficult choice: either reset transatlantic cooperation to its pre-2016 status, or stand up to Beijing.
Scottish Head Tells EU 'Scotland Will Be Back,' Renews Independence Talks
Recently, 15 polls have shown that a majority of Scottish voters support leaving Great Britain. Plus, two-thirds of Scottish voters opposed Great Britain leaving the European Union.
How Biden and Europe Can Confront Iran
Forging bipartisan support on Iran would add much-desired continuity to U.S. foreign policy and strengthen confidence among allies.
Biden's Victory Hampers European Autonomy
For four years, Trump was the perfect foil for European ambitions to establish an autonomous EU foreign policy and independence from NATO.
COVID Vaccine Certificates Could be Issued to Inoculated Across Europe
The European Commission "stands ready to take any further initiative" that supports European Union countries to keep the spread of the virus under control
Is There Any Hope of a Brexit Deal Before Christmas?
The U.K. and EU agreed to abandon their make-or-break deadline and continue talks - but the warning remains that no-deal is the most likely scenario as the Brexit deadline looms.
Boris Johnson's Moment of Truth on Brexit
There is one final act of political drama to unfold in 2020: will the United Kingdom leave the European Union with or without a deal?
British PM Warns of 'Strong Possibility' of No-Deal Brexit
Boris Johnson has told people in the United Kingdom to make "proper preparations" for the likelihood that Britain will leave the EU without a trade deal in place.
Boris Johnson and EU set Deadline for Brexit 'Moment of Finality'
Significant differences still remain between the two sides.
China Celebrates Surpassing US in Trade with EU for the First Time
Trade statistics sent to Newsweek by the European Union showed growth in Chinese imports and a significant decline in both U.S. imports and exports even as Washington sought to discourage global partners from doing business with Beijing.
U.K. Prime Minister Facing 'Political Hit' Over Brexit Stumbling Blocks
Boris Johnson's spokesperson said trade talks between the U.K. and EU are "at a very difficult point".
The EU's Democratic Backsliding Against Poland and Hungary
The Euro-federalist consensus in Brussels is no doubt solid, but so is the determination of Poles and Hungarians not to be bullied.
Cases Fall in Europe but WHO Warns Of Another Tough Six Months
Strict restrictions that have closed businesses and banned gatherings across Europe appear to be working - but COVID deaths are still worryingly high.
British Prime Minister Self-Isolating After Contact gets COVID
Boris Johnson will spend the next 14 days holed up in his flat at Downing Street at a crucial time for the United Kingdom.
U.K. Officials In Turmoil as COVID Deaths Hit 50,000 and Brexit Looms
Boris Johnson's director of communications and closest aide Lee Cain has quit amid rumors of internal tensions at Downing Street.
Biden Takes Call From Boris Johnson Before Speaking with EU Leaders
It had been rumored the president-elect may speak with Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron before taking the British PM's call.
America's Foreign Enemies Mostly Hope for Joe Biden Win; Allies Are Divided
After four years of Donald Trump, America's rivals and allies have a rooting interesting in the 2020 election. Do China, Russia, Iran and North Korea want Trump or his Democratic rival? And you may be surprised by Mexico's view.
Trump Was Criticized for His COVID Leadership, but Now Europe Faring Worse
With Europe once again the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, is trying to stop the virus spreading a losing game?
Only 38 Percent of Those Who Voted to Leave EU Want Trump to Win Election
Results show that if Brits were given the vote, Democratic rival Joe Biden would win by a landslide.
Trump Says U.S. 'Crushing' COVID-19 Compared to Europe
The U.S. currently has the fourth-highest death rate among the 20 countries "currently most affected by COVID-19 worldwide," according to Johns Hopkins University.
Ireland Becomes First EU Country to Re-Enter Full COVID Lockdown
Residents are required to stay at home and all social gatherings, apart from weddings and funerals, are banned.
COVID Death Rates in Europe Are Overtaking U.S.
The weekly death count in Europe has been rising since late August, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
Apple Is Censoring Belarus Protesters, Activists Say
"We're mostly concerned that if those criminals understand that no one can find them behind [their] mask, they'll ramp up the violence against protesters tenfold," an activist told Newsweek.
After Beatings Fail to Suppress Protests, Belarus Authorizes Live Fire
The Belarusian interior ministry said that the protests disputing Alexander Lukashenko's election win will be dispersed with "military weapons."
EU Launches Legal Action Against U.K. over Brexit Bill
The U.K. government has previously admitted that it would be breaking international law over its decision to override parts of the Brexit treaty.
On Taiwan, Moral Courage from the Czech Republic
The EU must understand that standing up to Beijing is a matter of defending common Transatlantic principles. The Chinese state, for its part, must understand that upholding these principles is a condition for participation in our shared future.
