Europe

We do fact checks and explain news from Europe and the UK's links with it, so you can understand the big stories.

1 June 2015

Europe

The EU, homeopathy and Norwegian vets

"EU orders Britain's organic farmers to treat sick animals with homeopathy"—Daily Telegraph, 24 April 2015 For better or worse, homeopathic remedies are certainly promoted in EU organic food standards. But … Read

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30 April 2015

Europe

Key claims from the UKIP manifesto launch

UKIP pitched up in Thurrock today, where Nigel Farage and Suzanne Evans delivered speeches launching the party's general election manifesto. We've looked at some of the headline claims on Europe, … Read

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30 April 2015

Europe

Clash of the manifestos: EU referendums

"[We] passed a law to guarantee a referendum before Britain passes any more powers to the EU [and will ensure that] any referendum triggered by the EU Act is on … Read

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24 April 2015

Europe

Europe: a guide to the key claims

The cost of membership "Our EU membership fee is £55 million a day"—Nigel Farage, 26 March 2014 In the calendar year 2014, we did pay over £53 million a day … Read

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