Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Sir Keir Starmer The Labour leader also outlined a desire to renegotiate an improved trade deal with the EU. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
EU forges plan with UK and Albania to combat people smuggling Five-point plan seeks to tackle organised crime across Europe as well as criminals operating boats The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Rishi Sunak says progress on bid to access EU intelligence on migrant crisis The Prime Minister made the remarks as he attended the European Political Community summit in Spain. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Not just Ukraine: How does Europe prevent bloodshed at its doorstep? Europe has issues at its doorstep and Ukraine is only one of them. Azerbaijan overran Nagorno-Karabakh after promising not to invade during the European Union's embryonic mediation effort. Not only was that promise broken, but the winner is refusing a meeting with the loser. France 24 · Oct 5, 2023
Kosovo rules out talks with Serbia until it faces sanctions over deadly gun battle Pristina claims Belgrade financed and supported last month’s ambush by Serb paramilitaries on Kosovan police The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
European leaders tell Zelenskiy they will not waver in supporting Ukraine EU president says 47-nation summit sends strong message to Putin amid US jitters over defence funding The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Calls for Brexit debate could cause policy row at Labour conference Rachel Reeves’s constituency party among 30 backing a motion on issues including a visa system with the EU The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
The walls close in on Google’s data practices as European antitrust enforcement bites Germany’s Bundeskartellamt has forced Google to stop sharing user data between services without consent. Fortune · Oct 5, 2023
Firms will hesitate to invest in UK after Sunak’s climate U-turns, says Mark Carney Former Bank of England governor says businesses prioritise countries with clean power and consistent strategies The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Senegal cracks down on Europe refugee boats: Will others follow? The West African nation’s navy is stopping refugee boats at record rates. But who does that help — other than Europe? Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023
It is concerning to watch UK disengage from the world, says Irish PM Leo Varadkar warns that Brexit, aid cuts and talk of abandoning human rights treaty ‘not the Britain I know’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Britain ‘to get access to EU intelligence on migrant crisis in new deal’ Officials in London and Brussels have reportedly concluded the substance of an agreement which is in the ‘final stages’ Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2023
UK ‘to get access to EU intelligence on migrant crisis in new deal’ – report Officials in London and Brussels have reportedly concluded the substance of an agreement which is in the ‘final stages’. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Nearly 50 European leaders stress support for Ukraine at a summit in Spain. Zelenskyy seeks more aid Almost 50 European leaders are using a summit in southern Spain’s Granada to stress they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears somewhat weakened The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023 Lego's ESG dilemma: Why an abandoned plan to use recycled plastic bottles is a wake-up call for supply chain sustainability Lego, the world’s largest toy manufacturer, has built a reputation not only for the durability of its bricks, designed to last for decades, but also for its substantial investment in sustainability. The company has pledged US$1.4 billion to reduce carbon emissions by 2025, despite netting annual profits of just over…
Radio France Internationale · Oct 5, 2023 European leaders meet amid tensions over Ukraine, migration European leaders are gathering in Spain to reiterate their support for Ukraine as infighting in Washington throws the United States's commitment into question. On Friday, European Union member states will meet to discuss enlargement – including Ukraine’s inclusion in the EU – as well as migration.
Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023 Syrians long for justice 10 years after shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa The 2013 Lampedusa tragedy known as the children’s shipwreck shook the world’s conscience. Survivors still want answers.
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Slovakia begins border checks with neighboring Hungary in an effort to curb migration Slovakia has begun conducting border checks with neighboring Hungary because of what it says is a dramatic rise in migrants crossing into its territory
The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023 High hopes for Scotland to Europe ferry service return to 'better' destination port Plans to re-open the sailings to Zeebrugge stalled due to 'berthing' issues.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 European leaders meet for summit amid tensions over migration and aid to Ukraine – as it happened European Political Community meet in Granada with migration, Ukraine, Kosovo and Nagorno-Karabakh on the agenda
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Netflix, hoodies and Emily in Paris: What Akshata Murthy’s speech revealed about Rishi Sunak Akshata Murthy said ‘aspiration runs through’ her husband’s DNA
France 24 · Oct 5, 2023 European leaders stress support for Ukraine at Granada summit Almost 50 European leaders used a summit in the southern Spanish city of Granada on Thursday to stress they stand by Ukraine at a time when Western resolve appears somewhat weakened.
Zenger · Oct 5, 2023 European Parliament Corrects Burdensome Essential Oils Rules Amendment 32 addresses flawed regulations, ensuring affordable products and protecting EU exporters
The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023 Giorgia Meloni turns to Rishi Sunak to take battle against migration beyond EU The two prime ministers have forced immigration onto the agenda at European Political Community summit in Granada
Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023 EU member states reach deal on migration policy EU members hope to finalise migration and asylum overhaul before elections bring expected rightward shift to continent.