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Boris Johnson: Michel Barnier says PM’s departure could lead to more ‘constructive’ Brexit relationship

Former Brexit negotiator says he hopes relations will be ‘more friendly’ with the UK

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

‘Putin rubbing hands with glee’ after EU votes to class gas and nuclear as green

Parliament backs plan to classify some projects as clean power investments

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022

EXPLAINER: Fears of a natural gas emergency stalk Europe

The war in Ukraine is fueling fears of a natural gas emergency in Europe

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

EU Eyes $47 Bln in Private Capital to Fund Deep-Tech Start-Ups

The European Commission is planning measures to attract 45 billion euros ($47 billion) in private funding for "deep-tech" start-ups, those based on significant scientific or engineering advances, an EU policy document seen by Reuters showed. A new Listings Act planned for later this year will also cut the cost of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022

Senior official criticises EU handling of Poland’s Covid recovery plan

Frans Timmermans’ comments reveal depth of concern about rule of law in central European country

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

Czechs take over European Presidency from France as war rages at EU's doorstep

On 1 July France passed the baton of the EU presidency to the Czech Republic. The rotating presidency involves setting the European Union’s agenda for a period of six months, with all 27 EU member states holding that position once every thirteen and a half years.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 1, 2022

Ukraine 'now has clear European perspective', EU's von der Leyen says

Ukraine now has a "very clear European perspective" following the European Union's decision to grant the country candidate status to join the bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a speech to the Ukrainian parliament.

Reuters · Jul 1, 2022

‘Unfounded allegations’: EU resumes funding of Palestinian NGOs

The European Commission suspended funding for two Palestinian rights groups last year amid Israeli ‘terror’ claims.

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2022

The Loop: R Kelly sentenced, teachers strike in NSW, Biden announces permanent US base in Poland

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ABC News · Jun 29, 2022

UK must ‘get Brexit done’, says Maros Sefcovic

The European Commission vice-president warned that Northern Ireland Protocol Bill had set back progress on the issue by two years.

The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022