Jun 24 Britain votes to leave the European Union, Prime Minister David Cameron resigns By News Desk British Prime Minister resigned, after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Global markets nosedived in response to the brexit. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 9:43 Britain debates membership in EU before Brexit vote By PBS News Hour The potential consequences of a so-called Brexit – the British exit from the European Union -- on the nation’s economy, immigration, and sovereignty are deeply dividing British voters, with the latest polls very close. Special Correspondent Patricia Sabga in England… Continue watching
Jun 17 What is Brexit? 8 reads on Britain's big choice By Larisa Epatko The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union. We collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way. Continue reading
Mar 22 Watch 5:45 Uncertain times for refugees on the migrant trail in Greece By PBS News Hour The UN refugee agency is refusing to cooperate with European authorities in processing and deporting the migrants stranded in Greece -- a move that could destabilize the recent deal with Turkey to stem the migrant flow. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant… Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 6:16 Experts weigh in on the outlook for the EU's migrant deal with Turkey By PBS News Hour Turkey and the European Union reached an agreement Friday over solutions to the ongoing migrant crisis in Eastern Europe, with Turkey taking back Syrian refugees currently stranded in Greece in exchange for financial aid and closer travel and political ties… Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 2:52 News Wrap: EU, Turkey agree on migrant deal; riots flare in Brazil By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, the European Union has reached a deal with Turkey to stem the flow of migrants into Eastern Europe. Also, the corruption crisis engulfing Brazil’s government flared as riot police in Sao Paulo resorted to water… Continue watching
Nov 10 Slovenia begins building razor-wire fence along border with Croatia By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins Slovenia has said that it will be building ‘temporary technical obstacles,’ possibly including fences, along its border with Croatia. Continue reading
Jun 07 European ships rescue 3,500 migrants in Mediterranean, send to Sicily By Cathy Zhao In the Mediterranean, a vast joint effort from several countries continues to locate and rescue migrants stranded at sea. British, Swedish, Spanish and Italian ships rescued 3,500 migrants on Saturday. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 5:39 Is Google's search engine dominance hurting EU consumers? By PBS News Hour In response to the EU’s charges that Google uses its search engine dominance to favor Google Shopping, the company said shopping results have not harmed the competition nor innovation. Gwen Ifill talks to the European Union’s Commissioner for Competition Margrethe… Continue watching
Feb 17 Watch 2:02 Greek bailout talks falter amid threat of default By PBS News Hour The European Union has demanded that Greece agree to an extension bailout program by Friday or risk losing assistance altogether. The Greek finance minister called the plan absurd, but did not rule out a deal. Without an agreement, the current… Continue watching