Tensions are rife between the West and Belarus after Minsk diverted the flight path of a Lithuania bound Ryanair passenger plane, forcing it to land, resulting in the apprehension of opposition blogger Raman Pratasevich.

Though several issues remain to be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties, the EU Commissioner states that a deal is still possible before the end of the year.

The UK will fail to make enough trade deals with the United States to compensate for damages done by leaving the European Union post-Brexit, experts warn.

Ireland's PM says he is "disappointed" that the UK backed off a deal guaranteeing no hard borders with Northern Ireland.

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has slammed the European Parliament for being empty of lawmakers.

The European Union and Britain are said to be showing political will to reach a deal before February.

EU government ministers say the single biggest threat currently facing the EU is the lack of certainty surrounding energy supplies.