USA

Putin 'very smart', says Trump, as Russia fails to retaliate to US 'hacking' expulsions

Donald Trump calls Russia's Vladimir Putin 'very smart' for not taking an 'eye-for-an-eye' approach to the US expulsion of Russian diplomats.

31 December 2016

USA

Exxon Mobil chief to become America's top diplomat?

There is mounting speculation that America’s president-elect Donald Trump will name the chief executive of Exxon Mobil as the country’s top diplomat.

10 December 2016

Russia

Russia needs 'friends' not 'enemies' Putin addresses the nation

Russia is committed to peace and cooperation, but will defend Russian interests.

1 December 2016

France

What would a Fillon presidency mean for French foreign policy?

Widely tipped to be France’s next President, François Fillon stormed to victory in US-style primaries last weekend to become the centre-right’s candidate.

30 November 2016

USA

How can Donald Trump balance his conflicting interests?

With the US presidential transition two weeks in, the incoming administration of the president-elect faces an avalanche of conflict-of-interest troubles.

22 November 2016

Greece

Obama's compelling valedictory speech

The US president touched on globalisation, Donald Trump, the NATO question and the compassion of the Greek people in his foreign farewell.

16 November 2016

China

'There are three of us against the world - It's the only way'

The president of the Philippines has announced his country will abandon its longstanding ally the United States and embrace China instead.

20 October 2016

USA

Clinton vs Trump - the final round

The third and final US presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump was billed as a tough and bitter political punch-up and millions of viewers wanted to see dust fly were not…

20 October 2016

USA

US to lift trade sanctions against Myanmar

President Obama announces US to lift sanctions against Myanmar during a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in Washington

14 September 2016

France

Hollande: strong words on democracy in the face of terrorism

French president François Hollande has spoken in Paris on the theme of democracy in the face of terrorism.

8 September 2016

Turkey

Merkel "upbeat" after talks with Erdogan in China

The leaders of Germany and Turkey discussed the migrant issue, Incirlik air base, the Armenian question and visa liberalisation

4 September 2016

Austria

Turkey calls Austria 'racist'

Escalating war of words between Ankara and Vienna, which suggested Turkey was heading towards "dictatorship" after last month's failed military coup.

5 August 2016

USA

Trump says Gulf states will pay for Syrian war

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has laid out some more controversial foreign policy, including the Gulf states paying for air and ground safe zones in Syria.

3 August 2016

Germany

German-Turkish relations 'bumpy' after Erdogan speech ban

The handling of a pro-Erdogan rally in Cologne over the weekend has further strained relations between Turkey and Germany.

1 August 2016

Germany

Germany / Turkey : A Diplomatic Tightrope walk

A run down of the bumpy relationship Germany and Turkey have endured over recent months

1 August 2016

Economy

Boris Johnson wants UK to remain key partner in Europe

The British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has promised the UK will maintain close ties with its European neighbours despite the Brexit vote.

28 July 2016

Economy

Tourists shun Turkey, visitor numbers slump in June

The number of foreigners visiting Turkey plummeted by over 40 percent in June, the biggest fall in tourist numbers in over two decades.

28 July 2016

Economy

UK heading for recession post-Brexit, finance minister promises response

UK finance minister Philip Hammond has promised a 'reset' of government policy if Britain's economic weakness continues after business surveys showed a fall in orders and confidence.

22 July 2016

United Kingdom

Theresa May's Brexit policy: what does it mean for EU citizens in UK and Britons abroad?

This article has been modified to take account of comments made by French President François Hollande and British Prime Minister Theresa May at their meeting on July…

20 July 2016

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Boris bows out of PM race

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of all the top stories from across Europe.

30 June 2016