The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

Visa centre for Ukraine refugees in Calais will be in Lille - 70 MILES away

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss let slip the location in the House of Commons after hundreds of families arrived in the French port - only to discover they had to attend visa centres in Paris or Brussels in person

Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022

France condemns ‘inhumane’ British policy on Ukrainian refugees

It is claimed hundreds have been diverted from Calais to UK consulates in Paris and Brussels because they did not have a valid visa.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

Egyptian-EU Talks Discuss Fight against Terrorism, Illegal Immigration

Brussels on Saturday hosted Egyptian-European talks on boosting cooperation in combating terrorism and illegal immigration, as well as coordination on Middle East issues. The talks were held between Egypt’s Ambassador in Brussels Badr Abdel Aty and Chairman of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister. The Egyptian Foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2022

Nato and EU ministers in crisis meetings over war in Ukraine

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will join Nato counterparts for talks in Brussels.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: US slams Russian nuclear plant attack

Ukraine-Russia news from March 4: At UNSC meeting, Ukrainian envoy accuses Russia of ‘nuclear terrorism’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022

AU-EU Summit: five ways to turn the rhetoric of an 'equal partnership' into practice

Like several prior summits, one of the proclaimed goals of the recent gathering in Brussels was to “lay the foundations for a renewed and deeper partnership” between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU).

The Conversation · Mar 3, 2022

Paris defence lawyers attack Belgian police evidence as 'confused approximation'

The second day of Belgian police evidence at the Paris terror trial was very similar to Tuesday's opening of this chapter on the preparations for the attacks, especially in the combination of DNA evidence suggesting the presence of several of the accused at addresses where home-made explosives were clearly manipulated.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 3, 2022

Eurostar offers free travel to Ukrainians

The cross-Channel operator runs trains from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam to London St Pancras International.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Dramatic call with Ukraine leader prompted historic EU move to provide arms

Early on Saturday morning, some 48 hours after Russian military forces had pushed into his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy put in a call from Kyiv to Brussels with a plea for military assistance.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

First Minister Mark Drakeford visits Brussels amid Ukraine crisis

Wales First Minister will meet diplomats to discuss the actions being taken in Wales in response to Russia's invasion

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022