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The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 member states. It has a population of more than 500 million; Germany is its most populous member, France the largest by landmass.

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September 21, 2023

EU asylum rules are 'prehistoric,' Steinmeier says in Italy

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Reports & Analysis

Mohammed bin Salman, Narendra Modi und Joe Biden shake hands at the G20.

New India-EU trade route: Bringing the Gulf states closer?

New India-EU trade route: Bringing the Gulf states closer?

A new trade route between Europe and India will make Saudi Arabia and the UAE even more important to the West.
PoliticsSeptember 23, 2023
Videostill | Italien Lampedusa | Thousands of migrants arrive on Italian island of Lampedusa

Thousands of migrants arrive on Italian island of Lampedusa

Thousands of migrants arrive on Italian island of Lampedusa

DW's Christine Mhundwa recently returned from Italy, where she spoke to migrants on Lampedusa.
MigrationSeptember 23, 202303:29 min
Pope Francis (C) meets refugees at the Reception and Identification Centre (RIC) in Mytilene on the island of Lesbos on December 5, 2021

Pope Francis, migration and the issue of ethics

Pope Francis, migration and the issue of ethics

The pope is visitng Marseille, where he is expected to deliver harsh comments on the living conditions of migrants.
MigrationSeptember 22, 2023
Uniformed police officers stand next to their vehicle, guarding a group of migrants

Regional lawmakers urge Berlin to control migration

Regional lawmakers urge Berlin to control migration

DW reporter Matthew Moore went on patrol with Federal Police in the town of Forst on the border with Poland.
PoliticsSeptember 21, 202303:12 min
An Azerbaijani flag is hoisted in Baku

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Will EU take on Azerbaijan?

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Will EU take on Azerbaijan?

Calls are again growing for the EU to take a firmer line with Azerbaijan. Hopeful Armenians shouldn't hold their breath.
PoliticsSeptember 21, 2023
A boat with migrants enters the Favaloro wharf at the port of the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

Migration as a weapon: Is Tunisia blackmailing the EU?

Migration as a weapon: Is Tunisia blackmailing the EU?

Cooperation on irregular migration is proving difficult. Tunisia and Europe both have something to win and to lose.
PoliticsSeptember 20, 2023
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In the spotlight

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Glyphosate: EU backs 10-year renewal of disputed herbicide

It remains the world's bestselling weedkiller, but potentially causes cancer. Will the EU ban or extend its use?
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 20, 2023
Ursula Von Der Leyen (left) with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a press conference

Migrants on Lampedusa: Italy, EU announce action plan

The Italian prime minister and European Commission president visited the island after a surge in migrant arrivals.
MigrationSeptember 17, 2023
A picture of a car shown by Chinese manufacturer BYD at the auto show 2023 in Germany

EV subsidies: Will EU-China row lead to a tariffs war?

Europe's auto industry is concerned about a wave of cheap electric vehicles from China hitting the EU market.
BusinessSeptember 15, 2023
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers her annual speech on the state of the European Union

Von der Leyen flexes green business muscles before EU polls

Ursula von der Leyen batted for green industry in a key speech that could pave her way to another term as EU top dog.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2023
Climate activists on bikes protest against environmental pollution from aviation at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport

What would it take to make aviation green in the EU?

The EU hopes green jet fuel will be the answer to aviation emissions, but not everyone is sold.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2023
Workers fold clothing in a factory

EU's Myanmar stance questioned after H&M, Zara exit

The EU says supporting the garment sector in Myanmar is needed to protect workers. But big brands like H&M are leaving.
BusinessSeptember 12, 2023