The Latest Breaking News from European Union

EU leaders agree to call for humanitarian corridors in Gaza

European leaders who have struggled to come up with a common response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the humanitarian response to the Gaza Strip are meeting in Brussels, where they will agree to call for “humanitarian corridors and pauses” in fighting to allow safe deliveries of aid.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 26, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: US announces extra funding for Ukraine; Russia criticises Kyiv-backed peace talks – as it happened

Antony Blinken, US secretary of state, announces additional security assistance ; Moscow says talks in Malta without its presence will be ‘counterproductive’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2023

Europe's central bank is set to halt rate hikes as the Mideast war casts a shadow over the economy

The European Central Bank is likely taking a break from interest rate increases

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Increase in UK car production reaches almost 40%

Exports increased by a third last month, with almost six in 10 new vehicles going to the EU.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Balancing act: On the parliamentary election in Poland

The Civic Coalition with potential coalition partners has a chance at government formation in Poland, and could face a tough balancing act across the spheres of economy, politics and foreign policy

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

Goods ‘flowing smoothly’ into NI under provisions of Windsor Framework

Chris Heaton-Harris told peers he would not comment publicly on any talks with the EU.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023

Calls grow in Europe for wealth tax to finance the green transition

Slowly but surely, calls for a wealth tax to finance the green transition are picking up in Europe, with a number of initiatives from different political movements put the issue (back) on the political agenda.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023

Slovakia’s new prime minister Robert Fico to attend EU summit

Populist heads to Brussels days after becoming leader for fourth time with coalition government

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023

Scottish firm to lead delivery of flagship EU clean energy project

A SCOTTISH firm is leading the delivery of a new flagship EU clean energy project.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

‘Why would we want to be part of the UK?’ Young people will probably soon deliver a united Ireland

Disillusioned with Stormont and Brexit, 18 to 24-year-olds want progressive change – and don’t see it happening in the union, says writer Emma DeSouza

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023