Far-right parties shift focus from leaving EU to divisive social issues

A union built to protect democracy faces authoritarian creep. Its leaders are divided over the best response 

Calls grow for Washington and Tehran to set up hotline to prevent accidental conflict

Resolution of dispute averts Moscow’s expulsion from Council of Europe

Washington letter to Brussels threatens retaliation if American groups are shut out

Mike Pompeo makes unexpected Brussels visit ahead of Russia trip

Regional tensions run high after US tightens sanctions on Iran

Letter warns Bucharest risks creating ‘de facto impunity’ for official corruption

EU countries face a deadline to save a deal with Tehran that neither party wants to lose

EU, France, Germany and UK warn over Tehran’s threat to revive atomic programme

Europe and US rebuke Tehran after it says it will stop complying with parts of 2015 deal

Demand that Europe do more to counteract US sanctions thwarted by interests of big business

Announcement by President Rouhani delivers a blow to accord’s European backers

Europe urges Tehran to stick with accord ahead of speech by Rouhani

EU’s unity is increasingly being tested by dynamics both within and outside the EU

Top adviser says anti-corruption, rule of law and judicial overhaul are priorities

Member states will have to decide whether to approve accession talks with applicants

Beijing chips away at wariness over flagship infrastructure initiative

The summit is the first since Brussels branded Beijing a ‘systemic rival’

Thousands trapped in Libya after EU crackdown are fleeing south to escape brutality

European Commission calls for tougher measures to tackle growing autocracy

As the military alliance celebrates its anniversary, America’s commitment is being questioned

Jens Stoltenberg to meet US president ahead of alliance’s 70th birthday celebrations

Diplomatic mission coincides with resumption of trade talks in Washington

Restrictions on Laura Codruta Kovesi could hobble her push to lead Brussels’ anti-graft body