EU
Draft budget will increase Greek taxpayers' burden
Many Greek citizens and businesses are willing but frequently unable to meet their payment obligations
GreeceClosing paper will add to EU concerns with Hungary
Orban's track record supports opposition view that government is gradually closing down critical voices
HungaryInvalid Hungarian referendum will gain Orban little
The referendum was first and foremost conceived as an opportunity to strengthen Fidesz
HungaryHi-tech competition will colour EU-US friendly ties
The EU has pursued a spate of high-profile cases against US technology companies
EUMigrants will still need screening for asylum in EU
New border agency is a symbolic start but will take four years to build to full strength
EUEU aid meeting fails to allay gloomy Afghan prospects
The EU has pledged 1.2 billion euros to Afghanistan per year to 2020, but this is far from enough
AfghanistanPost-Brexit UK economy will need radical rethink
New Tory leadership's promises of life after Brexit cannot all come true
United KingdomChinese leadership will boost global climate efforts
Beijing and Washington have taken large steps towards making the Paris climate change agreement internationally binding
International