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EU's chief Brexit fixer urges UK to 'keep calm and negotiate' as he unveils timetable
Michel Barnier wants to complete talks with the UK by October 2018 and ratify the deal in March 2019.
EU presses Facebook, Twitter, Google and Microsoft to act quickly against hate speech
In May, the companies signed a code of conduct promising to 'quickly and efficiently' combat hate speech.
European Commission confirms 'large-scale' cyberattack disrupted internet for hours
EU legislative body maintains that no data was stolen in the incident.
EU Parliament calls to suspend Turkey membership talks condemning post-coup 'repressive measures'
The resolution condemns the government's security clampdown that followed the failed July military coup.
Microsoft and LinkedIn deal set to get EU approval - Report
The company offered EU concessions to allow access to its Outlook software to win the deal.
Ukip faces EU electoral watchdog probe over £430,000 of funds 'misspent' on Brexit campaign
Watchdog will decide whether Ukip took an 'impermissible donation' from the ADDE group.
Microsoft offers concessions to EU regulators over its $26bn bid for LinkedIn
The European Commission is expected to rule on the offer by 6 December.
Sajid Javid says delay in triggering Article 50 would mean frustrating 'the will of the British people'
Javid said the June referendum was 'very, very clear' and politicians should 'get on' with implementing it.
Canada quits 'impossible' trade talks with EU after Belgium region blocks deal
Atlantic Council's Fran Burwell tells IBTimes UK the CETA blow could bolster British Eurosceptics.
A nest of doves or a lion's den? Theresa May's body language reflects complex EU relationship
Judi James explains all after British Prime Minister Thersea May made her EU summit debut.
Google could face large fine by EU over Android anti-competitive practices
EU wants to stop Google forcing smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Android OS.
Alastair Campbell reveals Tony Blair's aborted bid to become EU president
Former prime minister's plan is revealed in the latest diaries from Campbell.
European Commission to change profit reporting rules to crackdown on tax avoidance, says Pierre Moscovici
The law is currently in the draft phase and is expected to be published in October or early November.
Martin Schulz says EU should review its ethics code after Barroso joins Goldman Sachs
European Parliament President says rules are not clear enough but thinks Barroso's appointment is 'strange'.
Sir Julian King vows to 'champion' Europol in MEP hearing
King must win the backing of MEPs to become the UK's last EU commissioner.
EU gearing up to extend telecom security rules to WhatsApp and Skype
Under the new proposal, over-the-top services will need to ensure security of their services.
EU chief Donald Tusk urges Theresa May to begin Brexit talks 'ASAP' at Downing Street summit
Top politicians are meeting at Number 10 as the 27 other EU nations hold informal summit in Slovakia.
Apple 'welcome' in the UK says Downing Street as experts eye potential of European Commission ruling
Downing Street says Apple may be welcome in the UK after giant was ordered to pay £11bn.
French trade minister calls for TTIP talks to end after blaming US 'protectionism'
Matthias Fekl's remarks come after Germany's vice-chancellor claimed negotiations had failed.
Apple may face record tax penalty for receiving 'illegal state aid' from Ireland
The European Commission has ruled the iPhone maker received special treatment.
US warns Europe over $19bn tax crackdown on Apple
The European Commission has been criticised for behaving like a 'supranational tax authority'.
Michel Barnier: Europe's Mr Brexit
The City thought they had seen the last of him but Barnier is back leading Europe's Brexit talks.
The end of anonymity for Bitcoin? EU proposes tracking cryptocurrency users
Users would be required to register their details with an EU-wide database accessible to intelligence services.
Theresa May gives up UK's presidency of European Council to concentrate on Brexit
Conservative premier is meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin later today.
Google faces fresh antitrust complaints over search results in Europe
Google and Alphabet have been given 8 weeks to respond to the objections.
Uber to suspend services in Hungary over new regulations
The measure follows months of anti-Uber criticism and protests from traditional taxi services in Europe.
Brexit: Jean-Claude Juncker clashes with Ukip leader Nigel Farage in European Parliament
European Commission president asks Farage 'why are you here?' during statement on Brexit vote.
Uber planning to bring its UberEats food delivery service to the UK
San Francisco-based firm is currently in the process of recruiting bicycle and scooter drivers in London.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube sign EU code of conduct to help combat online hate speech
New rules require internet giants to review and remove harmful content within 24 hours of notification.
EU referendum: UK considered a third-party state after Brexit says Jean-Claude Juncker
European Commission president made his strongest intervention yet in the EU referendum campaign.