The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Russia-Ukraine war: a third of Ukraine’s territory ‘contaminated with mines and explosive objects’ – as it happened

Statement on mines comes from general staff of the armed forces, which says more than 135,000 explosive devices neutralised since the beginning of the war

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2023

EU staffers criticise von der Leyen’s ‘uncontrolled’ support of Israel

Hundreds sign a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, saying the bloc’s position is enabling more violence.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023

EU discusses Bulgaria's gas transit tax that has angered Hungary and Serbia

The European Commission says it's discussing with Bulgaria its introduction of a fee on Russian gas transits, a measure that has angered EU co-member Hungary as well as Serbia — both recipients of Russian gas

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

EU enlargement: Are candidate countries and the EU on track?

In this debate we delve into the latest tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, and discuss how they could affect the efforts of the Western Balkan countries to come closer to the European Union. We also look at what is happening around Ukraine's efforts to join the EU, and what signals…

France 24 · Oct 20, 2023

Etias ‘visa’ for travel to Europe won’t be introduced until 2025, EU confirms

The Entry/Exit System is expected to be rolled out for the end of 2024

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

The West Paid for Putin’s Huge New Gas Project

Despite sanctions, the United States and Europe continue to cooperate on Russia's lucrative fossil fuel ventures.

Foreign Policy · Oct 20, 2023

Poland's president to start consultations on forming new government

Polish president Andrzej Duda will meet parliamentary party leaders next week, his office said, as the country waits to see whom he will task with forming a government after the ruling nationalists lost their parliamentary majority.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 20, 2023

Friday briefing: Double defeat for Tories as Labour takes two seats in byelection victory

In today’s newsletter: The Conservative party suffered a crushing defeat as Labour wins Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire seats in historic byelections

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

European leaders seethe over Putin-Orbán meeting

Czech president calls on western capitals not to fall for Russian leader’s tactic to break European unity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Slovenia to introduce border checks with Hungary and Croatia after Italy did the same with Slovenia

Slovenia says it will introduce border checks with neighboring Hungary and Croatia following Italy’s decision to do the same with Slovenia because of security concerns due to violence in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023