EU membership

'This is a VICTORY': Ukrainian President Zelensky on EU membership, vows to defeat Russia

European Union leaders have formally accepted Ukraine as a candidate to join the 27-nation bloc, a bold geopolitical move hailed by Ukraine and the EU itself as a historic moment. 

Jun 24, 2022, 08:11 AM IST

EU vows unity as Britain braces for Brexit

With the clock ticking on Britain's EU membership, the bloc's leadership vows unity while in London the government begins the arduous task of disentangling itself from Brussels.

Mar 30, 2017, 09:15 AM IST

Turkey`s FM accuses Austria of being `capital of radical racism`

Turkey`s top diplomat escalated on Friday a war of words with Austria, calling it the "capital of radical racism" after Vienna urged an end to Ankara`s EU membership talks.

Aug 05, 2016, 18:43 PM IST

Top EU leaders to meet after Brexit vote

The three top European Union leaders will hold a special meeting in Brussels the day after Britain`s referendum on membership in the bloc, the European Commission confirmed on Friday.

Jun 17, 2016, 17:19 PM IST

British opposition leader backs vote to stay in EU

British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn on Thursday made a case for Britain to stay in Europe in his first major speech ahead of a June referendum, after coming under fire for failing to campaign more.

Apr 14, 2016, 16:29 PM IST

Corbyn says ''no blank cheque'' for Cameron on Britain's EU membership

The new left-wing leader of Britain`s opposition Labour party said on Monday it should not automatically support any deal negotiated by Prime Minister David Cameron for Britain to remain in the European Union.

Sep 15, 2015, 02:10 AM IST

EU wakes up to `Brexit` nightmare after British vote

Europe confronted on Friday the cold certainty of an unprecedented British referendum on EU membership after David Cameron`s election win, with two years of tough talks ahead to prevent a so-called "Brexit".

May 08, 2015, 22:43 PM IST

EU to hold fresh talks with Turkey on membership bid

EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule is to hold fresh talks in Turkey on its efforts to join the 28-nation bloc, a statement said Sunday, amid continued concerns over Ankara`s rights record.

Jun 15, 2014, 18:47 PM IST