The Latest Breaking News from Europe

The EU beat COVID and ditched Russian energy. Now it must learn to live without US security help

The European Union is getting good at adapting to unprecedented circumstances

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Minister meets with EU to discuss ‘red tape’ which touring musicians face

Liberal Democrat culture spokesman Max Wilkinson urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy not to ‘go breaking my heart’ over the issue.

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – as it happened

Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

Thursday briefing: What’s on the line as Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump in Washington

In today’s newsletter: Will Keir Starmer even have time to put his concerns to Donald Trump or will he spend it keeping an eye on the US president’s variable moods

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

Trump might not know it, but he’s forging a new relationship between Britain and the EU

Support for Ukraine means that closer ties to Europe are now a patriotic priority, opening up avenues that Brexit had once blocked, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

Ukraine’s economy could grow by 5% next year if hostilities end, EBRD says

European reconstruction bank will help rebuild country if peace is agreed but a lasting end to conflict is needed

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

The Best Ski Resort Hotels in Europe — 10 Stays to Know if You Think Inspiring Design Is a Non-Negotiable, Even on the Slopes

If you thought cozy interiors were enough to make a winter retreat booking-worthy, these mountain stays are about to change your perspective

Livingetc · Feb 27, 2025

A school helps migrants in Mauritania. Is it enough to keep them from leaving for Europe?

A school for migrant children in Mauritania is an example of what's to come after the European Union pledged more than $200 million last year to help persuade people there against coming to the continent

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

‘Woodhenge’ unearthed in Denmark likely linked to UK’s Stonehenge

Henge structures made of giant stone slabs or wood have been discovered in Britain, Ireland, parts of continental Europe, and even Russia

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU, claims bloc was formed to ‘screw’ US

European Commission says it will react ‘firmly and immediately’ against unjustified trade barriers.

Al Jazeera · Feb 27, 2025