The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Evening Standard Comment: A perilous moment for Ukraine, Europe and the global rules-based order

While Westminster is infatuated with political defections, inquiries and who did what in the Number 10 garden, the world is growing ever-more focused on what is taking place in Europe’s backyard.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2022

Biden, Europe sanctions caution cast doubt on Russia response

President Joe Biden’s comment that Russia may opt for a smaller-scale incursion into Ukraine, combined with the European Union’s reluctance to discuss specific penalties for Moscow, risks deepening concern about how firmly the West would respond to a lesser provocation.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Volkswagen And Bosch Explore Battery Manufacturing Joint Venture

Volkswagen Group and Bosch have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the establishment of a European battery equipment solution provider.

InsideEVs · Jan 20, 2022

EXPLAINER: How sweeping EU rules would curb tech companies

European Union lawmakers are weighing rules that would require online companies to ramp up efforts to keep harmful content off their platforms and take other steps to protect users

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

Analysis-Russian troop build-up sparks unintended NATO renewal

Russia's troop buildup near Ukraine is galvanising NATO defences in Europe that President Vladimir Putin wants to dismantle, giving the alliance a sense of renewal after failures in Afghanistan.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

Why America is dangerously polarised — and Europe is not

Pundits often extrapolate from the US case, whereas in fact it’s an outlier

Financial Times · Jan 20, 2022

Britain should stay well out of Russia’s border dispute with Ukraine

Johnson won’t save his skin by threats of war with another ailing populist, and Putin will not be stopped by the west, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2022

Three players Manchester United could sign if they fail to qualify for the Champions League

There is a chance United fail to qualify for Europe's elite competition and if they do, they may need to look at alternative targets

Manchester Evening News · Jan 20, 2022

LPO/Canellakis at the Royal Festival Hall review: An excellent team in the making

The New York-born conductor showcased a genuine rapport with one of Europe’s finest orchestras

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2022

Hyatt Plans To Launch Two New Hotels In UK

Hyatt Hotels Corp (NYSE:H) said its affiliate has entered into management agreements with Stratford City Hotels Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of M&L Hospitality, for Hyatt Regency London Stratford and Hyatt House London Stratford. The 225-room Hyatt Regency London Stratford and the 127-room Hyatt House London Stratford are expected to open in Q2 2022.…

Benzinga · Jan 20, 2022