The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Kremlin says Russian economy ready to handle more sanctions

Sanctions have boosted domestic industrial production, officials say.

Al Jazeera · Oct 24, 2023

UK financial regulators scrap cap on bankers’ bonuses

Bonus cap to end on 31 October, a move condemned by unions as an ‘insult to working people’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

EU must cut carbon emissions three times faster to meet targets, report says

Climate commissioner says pace of reductions needs to speed up in buildings, transport and agriculture to meet 55% target by 2030

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Cap on bankers' bonuses scrapped as Tories bring back Liz Truss policy

THE UK Government has revived a policy from the short-lived Liz Truss administration and will scrap the cap on bankers’ bonuses, according to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Polish opposition alliance says it is ready to take power with Tusk as PM

Parties urge president not to delay process by giving nationalist PiS a chance to try to form government

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

First Thing: Biden urges Netanyahu to allow more ‘urgently needed’ aid to Gaza

US says now not the time for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as hostages still held. Plus, smoky ‘superfog’ in Louisiana causes 158-vehicle pileup

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Giorgia Meloni: how the realities of office trumped the Italian prime minister's radicalism

A year ago many pundits feared that Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni’s government would turn out to be a radical one. This was not just because of her party’s roots in the extreme right but also because she came to office promising big change.

The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023

EU agrees on framework for Niger sanctions

The European Union on Monday thas taken another step towards imposing sanctions on Niger's new military rulers, who overthrew the democratically elected leader in July.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2023

Two hostages freed by Hamas as talks break down to release 50 more

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, October 24: We take a look at press reaction to two more hostages being released by Hamas, as well as the US and EU disagreeing on the need for a ceasefire. Also, the Washington Post has a long read on the spread of malaria. Finally,…

France 24 · Oct 24, 2023

Poland is back in Europe’s mainstream – and that could secure the EU’s future

Europe’s turn to the right now looks reversible, while Donald Tusk’s victory leaves Viktor Orbán politically isolated, says political scientist and author Ivan Krastev

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023