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EU wants end to member state veto on tax

The European Commission on Tuesday proposed to end the veto power member states have over EU tax matters, an idea rejected by several smaller countries including low-tax hub Ireland. A more harmonised tax policy across Europe has long been a dream of pro-EU forces in Brussels and recent...

EU urges Britain to make its mind up on Brexit

European Union leaders urged Britain Tuesday to decide quickly how it will avoid a "no deal Brexit", after the British parliament rejected a hard-won withdrawal deal. "I urge the United Kingdom to clarify its intentions as soon as possible. Time is almost up," warned Jean-Claude...

Germany to host international conference on Yemen

Germany will host an international meeting on Wednesday to support UN’s peace efforts in Yemen, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has announced. “After the Stockholm consultations and agreements, Germany has invited international partners and key actors to support UN efforts for peace in...

Turkish defense minister meets Belarusian president

Turkey’s defense minister met the president of Belarus on Tuesday during his first official visit to Minsk. Turkey's Hulusi Akar and Alexander Lukashenko held a one-hour closed-door meeting at the Freedom Palace. Speaking to the press afterwards, Akar said that the two countries will...