What is the pan-Europe customs area that the EU is open to the UK joining?

Trade chief has said membership of Pan-Euro-Mediterranean convention could be part of ‘reset’ discussions

EU trade chief says it ‘could consider’ UK joining pan-Europe customs deal

Maroš Šefčovič says ‘the ball is in the UK’s court’ as British ministers reportedly consult businesses

Vladimir Putin victory would lead to bloc’s members spending ‘trillions’ more on defence, says Mark Rutte

Austria’s souvenir Mozartkugeln will no longer be made in composer’s home city after factory bankruptcy

Financier turned activist Bill Browder says Russia will make gains that spark refugee crisis if US military support dries up

Ukrainian president tells Davos that Europe must establish itself as an ‘indispensable’ player on the global stage

European Commission president tells Davos that the bloc can no longer rely on ‘rising tide of global trade’

Artisanal shellfish farmers face ruinous losses but money meant to help is going to the powerful fishing industry, say critics

Unlike tariffs, a new form of protectionism could target climate-wrecking, untaxed corporations and their billionaire owners

Shipments fell nearly 10% last year with French firms blaming economic and political anxiety, and cheaper drinks

The aggression from the Tesla billionaire is new; but Britain has years of experience in the consequences of falling for misleading promises

Bloc may ward off incoming president’s threats by buying more US goods, or impose its own tariffs in retaliation

Thinktank’s report details decline in trading position and also calls for new strategy as Trump takes power in US

First consecutive year of declining GDP since early 2000s highlights challenges facing next government

World Economic Forum says responses from experts in business, politics and academia also highlight climate crisis