European Commission says Catalonia vote was illegal

The European Commission declared on Monday that referendum vote for independence in Catalonia, Spain, was illegal.

EU might extend support to farmers hit by Russian ban

The European Commission will consider taking additional measures to support farmers hit hard by a Russian ban on Western food imports, said EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan weeks after the bloc announced a new support package for farmers hit by the Russian ban.

EU Refutes Reports on Preparing For Greek Default, Eurozone Exit

The  is not preparing for a default by Greece or its potential exit from the eurozone, a spokesman of the European Commission told reporters on Tuesday.