Why the EU now plans to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicles All you need to know about the European Commission’s new proposal to delay its 10% charge on EVs The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023
EU expected to issue veiled warning to China over supply of cut-cost goods European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen to meet Chinese president Xi Jinping at summit on Thursday The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
EU set to suspend Brexit tariffs on EVs for three years in major boost for car industry Commission moves to delay 10% sales charge after intense lobbying by EU and UK carmakers The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023
Xi to Meet EU Leaders in Beijing for First In-Person Summit in Four Years The meeting on Thursday will be chaired by Premier Li Qiang, European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, foreign ministry says Caixin Global · Dec 4, 2023
Over 110 Countries Support Tripling Renewables By 2030: EU Chief More than 110 countries want the COP28 climate negotiations to adopt a goal of tripling renewable energy and doubling energy efficiency by 2030, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. International Business Times · Dec 1, 2023
Australia and EU in talks about ‘the day after’ war in Gaza and unite on two-state solution European Commission vice-president says there must be ‘no role for Hamas in any post-conflict horizon’ during visit to Australia The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023
Ten more years of glyphosate in the EU: Controversy rages after decision on weedkiller A controversial chemical will be allowed in the EU for another 10 years. After member states failed to reach an agreement amongst themselves, the European Commission decided that glyphosate, an agrichemical used in farming, will be re-authorised for a further decade. Glyphosate kills weeds and is the most widely used… France 24 · Dec 1, 2023
Sunak Firmly Rejects Von der Leyen's Suggestions of UK Rejoining EU Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit. International Business Times UK · Nov 30, 2023
Sunak rejects von der Leyen’s comments that UK could rejoin EU European Commission president said Brexit could be fixed because leaders had ‘goofed it up’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
No 10 rejects von der Leyen claim UK on ‘direction of travel’ back to EU Downing Street said Rishi Sunak was focused on using the freedoms offered by Brexit. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Ursula von der Leyen says the next generation must reverse Brexit THE next generation must reverse Brexit, the president of the European Commission has said, as she insisted politicians "goofed it up" in… The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023
EU president says Brexit can be reversed by next generation: ‘We goofed up’ ‘We goofed it up, you have to fix it’, Ursula von der Leyen tells young people The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023
Australia's migration system could be model for Europe The European Commission vice president says Australia's legal system spanning migrant working rights could become the next step of a historic migration pact. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023
International Business Times · Nov 24, 2023 Canada And EU Reiterate Support For Ukraine The leaders of Canada and the European Union reiterated strong support at a summit Friday for Ukraine in its fight against Russian invasion, with new military assistance announced by Ottawa.
Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2023 EU to boost Gaza aid amid Israel-Hamas truce The bloc welcomed the opportunity of the four-day window; also says development aid is not being stolen by Hamas.
Radio France Internationale · Nov 22, 2023 Israel, Hamas agree ceasefire and release of 50 hostages held in Gaza Israel and Hamas agreed a deal on Wednesday to release at least 50 hostages being held in Gaza during a four-day truce that will allow hundreds of humanitarian aid trucks to enter the beseiged territory.
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023 Poland set to get more than 5 billion euros in EU money after commission approves recovery plan Poland is expected to receive more than 5 billion euros ($5.5 billion) in EU funds after the European Commission gave a positive assessment of the country’s revised plan for green reforms and investments
Fortune · Nov 20, 2023 Musk says labeling him antisemitic is ‘bogus’ after tweets led to fresh advertiser exodus from X Musk has previously described himself as "pro free speech but against antisemitism of any kind."
iMore · Nov 20, 2023 Apple's head of security gives scathing response to one sideloading argument as EU law looms In a new interview, Apple’s head of security makes clear how sideloading can be a detriment, not a benefit to the user.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2023 Hungarian government campaign renews antisemitism concerns PM Viktor Orbán seems to be returning to strategy of claiming shadowy global forces are trying to meddle in country’s politics
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2023 Ukraine and Moldova have taken a huge step towards EU membership – but these hazards lie ahead The European Commission has confirmed its support for opening the formal accession process for Ukraine and Moldova to become members of the European Union and for other nations in the western Balkans to move forward with their own bids.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 TikTok and Meta challenge Europe's new rules that crack down on digital giants TikTok and Meta are filing legal challenges against new European Union rules designed to counter the dominance of digital giants and make online competition fairer by giving consumers more choice
Radio France Internationale · Nov 16, 2023 Green groups condemn EU's renewal of controversial glyphosate weedkiller A decision by the European Commission on Thursday to renew its authorisation of the controversial herbicide glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer, for a further 10 years has provoked outrage from environmental groups.
The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023 EU commission to prolong use of glyphosate for 10 more years after member countries fail to agree The European Commission will continue the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the European Union for 10 more years after the 27 member countries again failed to find a common position