June 2016
Portugal, First Team to Reach Euro 2016 Semi-Finals
Portugal has advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 after defeating Poland in a penalty shootout. The match ended in a draw after regular time,…
Hollande: Britain's Access to the European Common Market is Coming to an End
British Prime Minister David Cameron met with EU leaders for the first time since the Brexit vote, where French President François Hollande emphasized that without…
Germany: London Needs Time, We Understand, But We Won't Negotiate
German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that while Britain needs time to assess its exit from the EU, no negotiations will occur until an official request…
Founding Members of the European Union Hold Emergency Meeting
The founding members of the EU are holding emergency meetings to address the implications of Britain's vote to leave the union. Key leaders from Germany,…
Mogherini Urges Israel to Accept France's Middle East Peace Plan
Federica Mogherini urged Israel to accept France's peace initiative during a meeting with President Reuven Rivlin. Mahmoud Abbas expressed support for the initiative while condemning…
European Union: 'Stay' or 'Leave'; Referendum in Britain Begins
The UK has begun a referendum on whether to remain in the EU or leave, with polls showing a very close race between supporters of…
A French Police Commander Killed by a 'Loyalist to ISIS'
A police commander in France was killed by an assailant who pledged allegiance to ISIS, along with a woman, while a three-year-old boy was rescued…
French Minister: We May Resort to Force to Move Trains
As the UEFA European Championship approaches, strikes by train workers and garbage collectors in France threaten transportation and sanitation services. The French government, led by…