The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Poland’s ruling party leader claims Germany is seeking to dominate Europe

Jaroslaw Kaczynski originally snubbed German offer of anti-missile systems before Poland eventually accepted them

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Air passengers travelling to Europe told about major smartphone rule change

Plane travellers in the EU are currently requested to turn off mobile phones or enable flight mode for the whole journey

Nottingham Post · Dec 9, 2022

Banking reforms expert Q&A: will relaxing the rules help the UK economy and what are the risks?

Jeremy Hunt, the UK chancellor of the exchequer, has unveiled a package of measures aiming to protect the City of London’s position as one of the world’s leading financial capitals. With the UK having lost nearly a tenth of the financial assets it manages since Brexit, plus at least 7,000…

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2022

UK government ‘increasingly antagonistic’ towards human rights, European watchdog warns

Government crackdown on freedom of assembly and persecution of asylum seekers among concerns of commissioner

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

New abnormal: Climate disaster damage 'down' to $268 billion

This past year has seen a horrific flood that submerged one-third of Pakistan, one of the three costliest U.S. hurricanes on record, devastating droughts in Europe and China, a drought-triggered famine in Africa and deadly heat waves all over

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Opinion: Is the World on the Brink of an Entirely New Era?

If we are in the early throes of a seismic shift, leaders must prepare to operate in a new world where their old assumptions no longer hold

Caixin Global · Dec 9, 2022

Why we need more Lehman Sisters: the significant benefits of female leadership

Establishing gender equality is one of the founding values of the European Union, yet women are still underrepresented in decision-making positions in Europe. According to the European Institute of Gender Equality (EIGE), women represent just 32.3% of presidents, board members and employee representatives, and 21.5% of CEOs, executives and non-executives…

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2022

UK to ease financial regulations in post-Brexit shakeup

Britain is easing banking rules brought in after the 2008 global financial crisis in a bid to attract investment and secure London’s status as Europe’s leading finance center

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2022

Claim over Scotland’s potential wind power 'was always inflated'

The claim that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s potential offshore wind resources has been repeatedly used

Insider UK · Dec 9, 2022

European culture dominates World Cup but Argentina can teach tactical lesson

Most key figures left in the last eight play in Europe but Lionel Messi’s side have a mindset unique to South America

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022