According to the latest figures, the German economy has shrunk by 0.2% in the last quarter, to 1.1%. This is the first time that Europe’s largest economy has
One of the most important economic arguments put forward by pro-Brexit campaigners has been “taking back control” of the UK’s fishing waters. However, concerns have been raised among
The EU has announced that it plans to introduce “smart lie-detection systems” at some of its busiest borders. The project has so far received around €4.5m in funding,
According to the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the EU is committed to ending overfishing in European oceans by the year 2020. However, as this deadline approaches, a report
The UK’s main regulator for consumer credit, the Financial Conduct Authority, is planning a review of the high cost credit industry – specifically rent-to-own, unauthorised overdrafts and car
The debate over the use of pesticides in Europe has been a longstanding one. The EU agreed on an effective ban nine years ago. However, despite many attempts
According to former EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Franz Fischler, if Brexit negotiations fail, both sides could face “enormous negative consequences”. Despite the UK being
Following numerous allegations of the potential misuse of EU funds, the European Anti-Fraud Agency (OLAF) is investigating the Greek government over how money that was meant for refugees
The EU has been negotiating a new treaty with Switzerland. However, as these negotiations have stalled over the summer months, it’s now feared that relations between the two
