EU
Appeal could help Ireland's competitiveness
EU-wide minimum standards in taxation are unlikely, even if Ireland loses its appeal against the Apple tax ruling
EUErdogan is on path taking Turkey away from the West
Erdogan's strategy of attack on all fronts is bringing a breach with the West closer
TurkeyBrexit unlikely to derail the EU's recovery next year
The heightened uncertainty will weigh on business and consumer confidence, but the euro-area remains resilient
EUEU will seek to avoid a confrontation with Turkey
The EU expressed its concern but did not threaten to suspend Turkey's EU membership process
EUKurds' arrests may strain Turkey-EU ties to breakpoint
The long-expected arrest of Kurdish politicians will further polarise society and dismay Europeans
TurkeyProspects for the EU in 2017
Brexit is only one of four crises the EU will have to deal with next year
EUGerman resistance to Chinese investment sours ties
As China becomes less dependent on German suppliers, Germany increasingly views it as a competitor
ChinaThe Netherlands may ratify the EU-Ukraine treaty soon
The prime minister said that he hopes to reach an agreement before the next EU summit on December 15-16
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