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Debunking claims that Finland is preparing itself for a war with Russia

In an online video, a train is seen transporting tanks. Claims on social media have suggested that these images show Finland sending military equipment towards the Russian border. The video was seen by some as a sign of imminent conflict and an escalation of the war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24's…

France 24

European Parliament "firmly behind" Ukraine's EU candidate bid -President Metsola

The European Union's parliament supports Ukraine's bid to achieve candidate status to join the European Union, the parliament's president Roberta Metsola said on Friday at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit.

Reuters

China deserves new sanctions over Xinjiang - EU

European Union (EU) lawmakers pushed to bolster sanctions against Chinese officials involved in alleged human rights violations in the western region of Xinjiang.

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Apple Lightning charger 'will still be allowed' on iPhones in Britain despite ban

There will reportedly be permitted in England, Scotland and Wales

Wales Online

EU Lawmakers to Visit Palestinian Territories

The leader of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament, Iratxe Garcia, announced Wednesday that she will be leading a mission of S&D deputies to Israel and Palestine on June 12-16. During their visit, they will meet Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh, together with other representatives of the Palestinian…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU lawmakers vote to support ban on fossil fuel vehicles by 2035

European lawmakers have voted to support a proposed ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 in a move to speed up the shift to electric vehicles.

Radio France Internationale

EU Parliament approves ban on new fossil-fuel cars from 2035

European Parliament lawmakers on Wednesday voted to support an effective EU ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, rejecting attempts to weaken the proposal to speed Europe's shift to electric vehicles.

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 8)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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MEPs vote down key part of climate plan in 'bad day for European Parliament'

The European Parliament voted Wednesday to reject a reform of the EU carbon trading system, in a surprise setback to the bloc's Green Deal climate plan.

Radio France Internationale

EU lawmakers gather for major vote on climate legislation

The European Parliament is on Wednesday voting on measures crucial to reducing emissions within the bloc by 55 percent this decade.

Radio France Internationale

Unilateral action by UK on Northern Ireland Protocol would be 'historic low', says Taoiseach

Addressing the European Parliament, the Taoiseach said UK plans to override the Brexit deal would benefit "absolutely no-one"

Belfast Live

New EU rules mean Apple must change iPhone charging port

The iPhone currently uses Apple’s Lightning port

Wales Online

Taoiseach urges Boris Johnson to 'steady the ship' and pull back from overriding Brexit Protocol

Micheál Martin said "unilateralism will not work" as he urged the UK government to negotiate with the EU

Belfast Live

EU executive tries to reassure angry parliament: no funds for Poland without reforms

The EU's chief executive sought to reassure angry European lawmakers on Tuesday that Poland would receive no COVID economic recovery funds before it has acted to reinstate independent courts, after having formally unlocked the money last week.

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One Plug and Done: EU to Require Common Way to Charge Phones

Forget rummaging through the junk drawer. Soon, Europeans will only need to reach for one cable to charge their smartphones and other devices. European Union officials said they inked a provisional agreement Tuesday that will require a uniform charging cord in the 27-nation bloc.

Belfast Live

Taoiseach to unveil a bust of former SDLP leader John Hume at European Parliament

The bust of the Nobel laureate, a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, marks his contribution during his 25 years as an MEP

Reuters

EU lawmakers split ahead of votes on more ambitious climate policies

The European Parliament will vote on Wednesday on a raft of EU climate change policies to cut Europe's emissions over the next decade, with the outcome of the votes still uncertain as lawmakers are split over whether to uphold or weaken the plans.

France 24

Europe on the defensive: EU states move towards more military spending, co-operation

"When there is war again on our continent, you cannot be neutral." Those were the words of Denmark's prime minister after her country voted by a two-thirds majority to end the Danish opt-out from EU defence and security policy. As Vladimir Putin continues his bloody war against Ukraine, Denmark is…

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European parliament bars Russian lobbyists

Russian lobbyists are barred from the European Parliament, the head of the chamber said on Thursday, adding that Europe had to protect themselves from the Kremlin's influence and propaganda over the war in Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson aims to bolster ties with European Parliament in Brussels

ANGUS Robertson has met with key international figures in Brussels in a bid to strengthen Scotland’s ties with the European Union.

France 24

EU digital wallet: Convenient for users, bad for privacy?

Imagine using an EU-wide app to pay your bills, to access your local government services or to upload a medical file or a driving licence. You would log in with a unique, life-long ID number. To some, this might sound convenient – much like travelling smoothly across borders with a…

France 24

Unpacking claims that European countries are not meeting their defence spending commitments

Last month, Giorgia Meloni, the president of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, strongly criticised EU defence policy, claiming that no country is meeting its defence spending commitments. FRANCE 24's Georgina Robertson and Sophie Samaille look at some defence spending figures to debunk this claim.

Daily Mirror

Liverpool’s Istanbul heroes now - racing driver, property developer and Masked Singer

ON THIS DAY IN 2005: Liverpool recovered from three goals down to beat Italian side AC Milan on penalties in Istanbul to lift their fifth European Cup and first for 21 long years

The Independent UK

Russian ties shred German ex-leader Schroeder's standing

Gerhard Schroeder left the German chancellery after a narrow election defeat in 2005 with an ambitious overhaul of the country’s welfare state beginning to kick in and every chance of a future as a respected elder statesman

Al Jazeera

Israel: EU Parliament official focused on Palestine denied entry

Spanish EU parliamentarian was to travel to occupied Palestinian territories with EU lawmakers to review the situation.

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