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UK must quit climate-harming energy charter treaty, experts say

Secret international court system enables fossil fuel firms to sue governments for lost future profits

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

EU Agrees Tougher Rules for Irregular Migrants

EU leaders have agreed tougher rules aimed at making it easier to expel asylum-seekers whose refugee applications are denied, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. The measures are a response to increasing European concern over rising irregular immigration that has become a hot-button issue in several member…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

New EU sanctions will target Putin's propagandists, von der Leyen says

New European sanctions against Russia will include new export bans worth more than 10 billion euros ($10.7 billion) and will take on Russian president Vladimir Putin's propagandists, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

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Twitter gets EU yellow card for disinformation reporting effort

Elon Musk's Twitter was hit with a yellow card from the European Commission on Thursday as its reported efforts to tackle disinformation fell short of those by Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms, Microsoft and TikTok.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

EU chief Von der Leyen announces donor conference following Turkey, Syria earthquake

The EU to host a donor conference in March to mobilise international aid for Syria and Turkey following this week's devastating earthquake.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 8, 2023

Microplastics: are plastic alternatives any safer for our health?

Plastic pollution is now pervasive in our environment, contaminating everywhere from our homes and workplaces to the planet’s deepest recesses. The problem regularly makes headlines, with the spotlight turned toward ocean pollution in particular.

The Conversation · Feb 8, 2023

EU urged to use frozen Russian assets to ‘cover costs of aggression’ in Ukraine

Poland and Baltic states say bloc should seize funds to start rebuilding country, amid questions of legality

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2023

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Syria Requests Assistance from EU after Massive Earthquake

Syria has requested assistance from the European Union, two days after a massive earthquake hit it and neighboring Türkiye, the European Commission said on Wednesday. "Earlier today, this morning, we have received a request from the government of Syria for assistance through the civil protection mechanism," European Commissioner for crisis…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023

Syria requests EU support for the first time after earthquake

Syria has, for the first time, asked for assistance from the European Union, two days after a devastating earthquake killed more than 11,000 people there and in neighbouring Turkey, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

EU's green light to state aid for Romanian airport annulled by EU's General Court

The European Commission's 2020 green light for Romania's aid to the Timisoara International Airport in favour of Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air, that was provided between 2007 and 2009, has been annulled by the General Court, Europe's second-top court,

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

French, German ministers in Washington to defend EU economies

The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kick off high-stakes talks with US officials Tuesday to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action plan.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2023

The Europe vs. U.S. battle over green subsidies is a big boon for business

Free-market absolutists may find the coming years difficult to watch.

Fortune · Feb 7, 2023

Negotiators make breakthrough in Northern Irish protocol dispute

Agreement on food and animal health checks ‘close to being done’, but no progress on trickier issues

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Progress being made on Brexit NI Protocol deal but difficulties remain, says Maros Sefcovic

It follows reports of a "breakthrough" in negotiations in which the EU will accept a UK proposal for red and green lanes

Belfast Live · Feb 6, 2023

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Chronicle Live · Feb 6, 2023

Ryanair and easyJet passengers warned of flight cancellations and delays for holidays

The disruption for travellers comes amid an air traffic control strike in France

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

EU, UK face difficulties on N. Ireland despite progress - Sefcovic

The European Union has made progress in its talks with the UK on the trading arrangements of Northern Ireland but difficulties remain, European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic said on Monday.

Irish Mirror · Feb 6, 2023

Irish Ryanair passengers travelling to and from France urged to check flight status amid cancellations

Passengers should check the Ryanair website or app for flight status updates before travelling to the airport

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

EU says over 10 search and rescue teams mobilised to Turkey after earthquake

More than 10 search and rescue teams from the EU have been mobilised in the wake of the major earthquake that has hit Turkey, a spokesperson for the European Commission told reporters on Monday.

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The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

10 new rail projects that could revolutionise travelling across Europe by train

Planned Paris-Milan-Venice and Amsterdam-Brussels-Barcelona sleeper trains could be a game-changer for Brits

Salon · Feb 5, 2023

EU pledges $270B to Green New Deal

No one wants to be left behind in the growing green economy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2023

Sunak ‘risks full-scale trade war’ with Brussels by scrapping EU laws

Leading European politicians have warned that the prime minister’s plan to ditch EU legislation will trigger retaliatory countermeasures, including imposing tariffs on goods

The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: more than 100 soldiers returned to Kyiv in prisoner exchange

Announcement from Ukrainian president’s office follows Russian statement on 63 of its own soldiers

Tribune News Service · Feb 4, 2023

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Legislature considers allowing Florida to transport migrants from anywhere in the US

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

Zelenskyy calls for fast path to EU as Russia plans offensive

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged deeper integration into the European Union as he tries to rally his country to face an anticipated military offensive from Russia.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023

New EU Sanctions Will Hit Russia’s Trade and Technology, von der Leyen Says

The European Union's next package of sanctions against Russia will hit the trade and technology that supports its war against Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. "Our nine packages of sanctions are biting, and a 10th one is on its way. With our partners, we…

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