The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Irish president says response to Gaza conflict must respect international law

Hundreds of people have died since Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

EU appears to backpedal on freezing of Palestinian aid payments

Earlier announcement by Olivér Várhelyi had prompted surprise from member states including Ireland and Spain

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

Saudi money could force European football ‘in new direction,’ ECA claims

The vice chair of the European Club Association believes Saudi Arabia’s investment has made people realise football is too money-orientated

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

EU Commission suspends 'all payments immediately' to the Palestinians following the Hamas attack

European Union Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi says the bloc is suspending “all payments immediately” to the Palestinians because of what he called the “scale of terror and brutality” during the attacks on Israel by Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Why Is Nio Losing $35K Per Car As Chinese Imports To Europe Surge?

With the Chinese state providing them with virtually limitless cash, Nio and other Chinese EV makers can withstand big losses and keep growing.

InsideEVs · Oct 9, 2023

Why Labour's plan to 'rewrite Brexit' might not be as politically risky as it sounds

Labour leader Keir Starmer has committed to rewriting the UK’s Brexit deal with the European Union when it comes up for review in 2025, if his party is elected to government. He has said he wants a closer trading relationship and better terms than former prime minister Boris Johnson negotiated…

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

Lammy: We want to make UK the ‘anti-corruption capital of the world’

The shadow foreign secretary laid out his vision at the Labour Party conference.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

British government tries to assure UK Supreme Court it's safe to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda

A lawyer tried to assure the U.K. Supreme Court that the British government analyzed the risks of sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda and would have people there to make sure it was safe

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Tough talks ahead of EU media freedom law as France insists on use of spyware

The final phase of negotiation of the European Union’s Media Freedom Act has begun after two different draft versions were adopted by the European Union Council and the European Parliament. The future law aims to promote EU-wide media pluralism without political interference.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2023

Just 9% of British voters think Brexit has gone well, poll finds

But 61 per cent of Leave voters still say leaving will turn out well in the end

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023