The Latest Breaking News from European Commission

Von der Leyen warns Russia of gas pipeline sanctions over Ukraine

European Commission president says Nord Stream 2 ‘cannot be excluded’ from possible measures

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

EU working on joint response to Russian letter -von der Leyen

The European Union is working on a joint response to a letter many of its member countries received from Russia earlier this week asking for security guarantees, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022

Northern Ireland First Minister Paul Givan expected to quit in protocol protest

It comes after his party the DUP ordered a halt to Brexit checks at ports.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Checks between NI and GB not fit for purpose, say EU officials

The draft report was compiled following an audit carried out by the European Commission.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022

EU executive rebuked for not disclosing Von der Leyen-Pfizer texts

Regulator heavily critical of aides to European Commission president in relation to Covid vaccine messages

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2022

There can a diplomatic solution with China over Lithuania - Dombrovskis

The European Union and China can find a diplomatic solution over their spat on Lithuania, European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis said on Thursday, speaking shortly after EU authorities challenged China's practices regarding Lithuania at the World Trade Organization (WTO)

Reuters · Jan 27, 2022

EU might propose freezing funds for Poland and Hungary before April

The European Commission could propose freezing European Union structural funds for Hungary and Poland over concerns for the rule of law before a Hungarian parliamentary election on April 3, Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

EU well advanced to have strong deterrent measures against Russia

The European Commission has very much advanced its work to have strong deterrent measures ready if Russia continues its threatening actions against Ukraine, an EU spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2022

Truss and Sefcovic discuss Northern Ireland Brexit row in ‘constructive’ talks

A joint statement said Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and the European Commission’s Maros Sefcovic will meet again next week.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Sefcovic, Truss express wish for positive EU-UK positive ties

European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic and British Foreign Minister Liz Truss held talks about Northern Ireland in a "constructive atmosphere" on Monday and affirmed their wish for positive EU-UK relations.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2022