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EU Backs Ukraine’s Membership Bid as War Brings Huge Shift

The European Union gave its blessing on Friday to Ukraine to become an official candidate to join the bloc, along with its neighbor Moldova, an historic eastward shift in Europe's outlook brought about by Russia's invasion. Ukraine applied to join the EU just four days after Russian troops poured across…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Brussels to propose Ukraine become EU membership candidate

The European Commission will recommend on Friday that the European Union designate Ukraine and Moldova as candidates for membership, with Georgia being asked to meet certain conditions before being granted the same status, diplomats said.

Reuters

Holidays in jeopardy as Eurostar cancels 41 trains next week due to UK rail strikes

Some train services connecting London with Brussels, Amsterdam and Paris have been scrapped next week due to rail strikes called for by the RMT and other unions

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Divisions over EU policy persist as top leaders visit Ukraine

While Macron, Scholz and Draghi show solidarity, the bloc remains divided on how to confront Russia.

Al Jazeera

EU restarts legal action against UK in clash on Brexit bill

LONDON — The European Union is restarting legal proceedings against the U.K. as Brussels prepares for a drawn-out fight over London’s move to override part of the Brexit deal.

Tribune News Service

EU launches fresh legal action against UK over Brexit protocol

The infringement proceedings follow the publication of legislation to override the Northern Ireland Protocol which Brussels branded ‘illegal’.

The Independent UK

‘This is illegal’: EU launches legal action against Boris Johnson for breaking international law

Commission says there is ‘no legal nor political justification whatsoever’ for UK approach

The Independent UK

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Politics: Priti Patel says UK Government ‘won’t be deterred’ by Rwanda flights legal challenges

Home Secretary addressed Parliament after first migrant flight was cancelled following intervention by European court

Evening Standard

US President Biden announces $1 billion arms package to support Ukraine

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a new package of arms and ammunition for Ukraine after reaffirming Washington’s support for Kyiv against Russia’s invasion in a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The $1 billion package includes more artillery, coastal anti-ship defence systems and ammunition for artillery and advanced rocket…

France 24

West must stay focused on Ukraine during 'pivotal' moment, says Pentagon chief

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was at a "pivotal" moment and the United States and its allies could not lose focus on the three-month long conflict, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday as Western countries pledged more weapons to Kyiv.

Reuters

Palma, Vienna, Paris, Pisa, Brussels: Return flights for less than £30 next month

Those looking to get away on a much-needed holiday should think about booking sooner rather than later

Nottingham Post

Truss: ‘Absolutely no reason’ for EU anger over plan to override Brexit deal

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss’s plans to legislate to rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol have been met with outrage in Brussels and Dublin.

The Independent UK

Business leaders urge PM to pull back from ‘damaging trade war’ with Brussels

The European Commission has accused the UK of undermining the trust needed for effective operation of its post-Brexit trade deal.

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on the Northern Ireland protocol bill: reckless provocation

Editorial: For its own cynical reasons, the government has decided to revert to Brussels-bashing, risking a trade war by doing so

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The Independent UK

Ukraine has a weapons wishlist for the West as war reaches crucial point

Officials will be going to Brussels on Wednesday with a breakdown of what is needed to counter Russian forces, writes Kim Sengupta, with Kyiv insisting that supplies can make a critical difference in the Donbas

The Independent UK

Key questions as legislation designed to tear up parts of NI Protocol published

The UK is seeking to use domestic legislation to override aspects of the arrangements it agreed with the EU in 2019 to govern Irish Sea trade.

Daily Mirror

Huge Brexit changes in Northern Ireland set to go ahead as fears mount of EU trade war

Boris Johnson has exposed Britain to a trade war by tearing up the Brexit deal that his own government struck with Brussels just three years ago

Radio France Internationale

Britain, EU set for tense showdown over Northern Ireland trade rules

After a months-long stalemate between London and Brussels, Britain on Monday set out new legislation amending the post-Brexit status of Northern Ireland – a move the EU has warned is in breach of international law.

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson news - live: PM’s Brexit bill in ‘clear breach’ of international law

Michelle O’Neill said Boris Johnson’s plan has created ‘further political instability’ and ‘economic uncertainty’

Belfast Live

Boris Johnson says plan to amend NI Protocol is 'not a big deal'

The Bill to amend the Northern Ireland Protocol unilaterally will be introduced in Parliament on Monday

Dynamite News

India-EU Security and Defence Consultations held in Brussels

The first-ever India-EU Security and Defence Consultations took place on June 10 in Brussels where both sides agreed to "increase India-EU defence and security cooperation", said the Embassy in Brussels in its press release.

Radio France Internationale

EU lawmakers press Brussels for more democracy, respect for rule of law

The European Parliament this week adopted three resolutions aimed at streamlining the democratic process within the EU's complicated bureaucracy. It wants to get rid of the power of veto, improve rule-of-law mechanisms and hand Brussels broader control over national policymaking. But it's still a long way off before the measures…

Wales Online

Stag do forced to go on 839-mile journey from Berlin to Bristol after easyJet flight cancelled

The journey home for the five friends involved trams, planes, and trains and taxi's and cost over £600

Reuters

Bulgaria won't lift veto on N. Macedonia's EU plans yet, wants EU guarantees - PM

Bulgaria has set conditions for lifting its veto blocking North Macedonia's European Union accession talks and is working to see if Brussels can guarantee those terms are met, Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Three days to explain why a man deserves life in prison

The November 2015 Paris attacks trial took another crucial step towards judgement on Wednesday with the beginning of the final presentation of the case by the prosecution. On Friday, the three co-prosecutors will demand the sentences they believe each of the accused deserves.

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