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European officials: Turkey followed EU protocol during Ankara meeting

Former head of EU Commission Juncker says, “From a protocol point of view, the president of the Council is No 1, and the president of the Commission is No 2,” referring to the von der Leyen “Sofagate.”

Turkey: Relations with EU in better shape since summit, Ankara visit

Turkey’s foreign minister also downplayed confusion over the seating arrangements at this week's meeting between top EU officials and the Turkish president.

Erdogan to EU: Turkey's ultimate goal is 'full membership' of bloc

Top EU officials meet President Erdogan in Ankara with high-level talks held on issues including refugee crisis, trade, visa liberalisation as well as revamp of ties.

Hungary's Fidesz party leaves largest EU parliamentary group

Fidesz's departure from the EPP group is likely to reduce PM Orban's influence in Brussels following a long conflict over his perceived backsliding on the rule of law and human rights.

EU buys remdesivir to treat 30,000 coronavirus patients

EU says it has agreed to pay $74 million to US drugmaker Gilead to address "just immediate needs," and is working to secure new doses from October.

Germany leads European race to ensure fair access to Covid-19 vaccine

German newspaper Handelsblatt reported health ministers from Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands wrote to the EU Commission that access to vaccines is "one of the most urgent issues that the European Union has to address at present".

EU proposes $16.6 billion fund to back strategic firms

The new facility could buy stakes in, or offer loans to, companies in sectors such as healthcare, space, defence, digital and green technologies.

Covid-19 cases top 1.5 million worldwide – latest updates

The virus has infected more than 1,5 million people and killed over 88,000 by spreading to 209 countries and territories. Here are the latest updates for April 8:

Italy's Conte demands more 'courage' from EU to fight virus

The Italian prime minister clashed with EU Commission Chief von der Leyen over her reluctance to accept his proposed 'coronabonds' plan, which would allow Italy to borrow more cheaply in the fight against the coronavirus.

Trump defends ban on travel from Europe as virus worsens

US President Donald Trump's sweeping travel ban drew an angry response from EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel who rebuked his "unilateral action" and called for cooperation to fight the pandemic.

EU leaders launch hunt to fill Brussels' top job

The economic bloc will take a decision on the new EU officials, following the elections that shook up traditional alliances.

In upset, Dutch Labour party wins European Parliament vote-exit poll

The Dutch result is a first test of the appeal of the Eurosceptic parties contesting elections across the bloc through Sunday. The outcome will reassure established parties fearing a surge among far-right and Eurosceptic challengers.