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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe. Committed to regional integration, the EU was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993 upon the foundations of the European Communities.
Europe referendum: Bank of England boss Mark Carney urges David Cameron to bring forward poll
Uncertainty about the UK's membership of European Union affecting business confidence, says Mark Carney.
Mark Piggott May 14, 2015
David Davis: Former Europe minister says EU vote could be held in 2016
The Tory backbencher stressed it was important for David Cameron to set out a timetable.
Ian Silvera May 11, 2015
Election 2015: Voting Ukip is like a Eurosceptic 'suicide note', says Iain Duncan Smith
The scathing intervention comes with less than 48 hours before voters go to the polls.
Ian Silvera May 05, 2015
William Keegan: Ed Miliband is right, Western intervention in Libya contributed to refugee crisis
The EU needs to work harder to make sure disasters such as the Mediterranean migrant crisis never happen.
William Keegan Apr 28, 2015
Europe considers more powerful regulator to control Google and Facebook
Document prepared by senior officials for EU Digital Commissioner Günther Oettinger talks about 'EU-wide body' with increased power.
Jerin Mathew Apr 24, 2015
Election 2015: Brexit is biggest risk to British business not Ed Miliband
Conservatives may not be seen as anti-business, but an EU referendum will hurt the economy.
Shane Croucher Apr 22, 2015
Boris Johnson: Send SAS to stop 'ruthless' Mediterranean migrant smugglers
The top Tory and Mayor of London suggested the elite troops should be deployed to North Africa.
Ian Silvera Apr 22, 2015
Edmund Shing: Grexit today, Brexit tomorrow? Ireland's Ryanair and Smurfit Kappa would pay profits
How much longer can the Greeks struggle on before default and the dreaded Grexit?
Edmund Shing Apr 21, 2015
Mediterranean migrants: EU agrees 10-point plan to tackle crisis
Measures included doubling the size and funding of Triton.
Adam Justice Apr 21, 2015
European Union urged to label produce made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank
Sixteen EU member states urge the bloc to mark products from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Maria Khan Apr 16, 2015
Google antitrust: EU says favourable treatment of shopping services hurts competitors
EU Competition Commissioner accused Google of cheating consumers and competitors
Adam Justice Apr 16, 2015
Election 2015: Nick Clegg's Liberal Democrats eye new coalition as they aim for floating centrist voters
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says the party is a 'proven rock of stability, continuity and conscience'
Joe Millis Apr 15, 2015
Warren Buffett: Grexit 'may not be bad for euro'
Member countries could ink better agreements about fiscal policy if Greece decides to leave single currency, according to Berkshire Hathaway CEO.
Jerin Mathew Apr 01, 2015
Nigel Farage: Only Ukip MPs will tell the truth about immigration in Westminster
The party wants to introduce an Australian-style immigration system to control Britain's borders.
Ian Silvera Mar 31, 2015
MPs express 'deep concern' over BBC EU coverage and blast broadcaster's 'bias reporting'
The European Scrutiny Committee called on the state broadcaster to do more on its EU coverage.
Ian Silvera Mar 25, 2015
David Cameron plays down 'pretty slim' chance of EU referendum in 2015
The Prime Minister has offered a vote in 2017 but Ukip want one in 2015 as part of a coalition.
Ian Silvera Mar 17, 2015
Political Times: TV debates row rages on, Gordon Brown on Brexit and the J Factor
IBTimes UK takes a look at this week's Westminster gossip and political news.
Ian Silvera Mar 12, 2015
Top Labour donor John Mills blasts Gordon Brown over 'extreme' North Korea claims
Exclusive: The millionaire says Labour should hold a referendum in 2017/18 to settle the EU issue.
Ian Silvera Mar 12, 2015
EU nears deal on €315bn plan to revive investment
EU finance ministers agreed the details of a €315bn (£224bn, $338bn) investment plan to help revive the European economy.
Adam Justice Mar 10, 2015
Do Gordon Brown and the pro-EU left think North Korea is the only country outside the EU?
When I saw our former Prime Minister Gordon Brown had said Britain outside the EU would be like North Korea, I felt sorry for the poor man.
William Dove Mar 10, 2015
Labour's Gordon Brown: EU exit would make Britain the North Korea of Europe
The former prime minister also stressed that pro-Europeans should call for reforms in Brussels.
Ian Silvera Mar 10, 2015
Germany approves Greek bailout extension
This is the biggest majority for any vote on eurozone bailouts since the crisis began.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 27, 2015
Why Greece is the only EU country where the minimum wage has decreased since 2008
Of all EU countries, Greece is the exception with lowering minimum wages.
Elsa Buchanan Feb 26, 2015
Ukip rating drops to record low as voters want more than EU policies says Lord Ashcroft poll
Lord Ashcroft says voters don't want to focus just on Europe and immigration.
Ian Silvera Feb 23, 2015
Tony Blair defends Labour grandee Jack Straw amid 'cash for access' claims
The former UK prime minister says he was 'really sorry' that Straw was caught in the sting.
Ian Silvera Feb 23, 2015
EU extends Greece's deadline for financial reforms, preventing 'Grexit'
Eurozone finance ministers agree in principle to extend Greece's financial rescue package by four months, if Greece keeps austerity policies.
Adam Justice Feb 21, 2015
Greek PM 'certain' eurozone will accept deal
German magazine says European Central Bank has made contingency plans for Greek exit.
Nigel Wilson Feb 20, 2015
Simon Heffer: Putin isn't afraid of the EU but will he risk all by taking on Nato in the Baltics?
Putin's fall from power is more likely to come from a coup than anything Europe can impose.
Simon Heffer Feb 16, 2015
Lord Digby Jones interview: Former minister talks Ed Miliband, the EU, business and politics
Exclusive: IBTimes UK spoke to the former director-general of the CBI.
Ian Silvera Feb 13, 2015
Grexit looms as grinning Alexis Tsipras falls short on ideas
Greece has just over two weeks to negotiate a new bailout or extend the current deal.
Nigel Wilson Feb 12, 2015
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