Is Denmark Europe’s most sustainable wine destination? Forget hygge and Sarah Lund’s star-patterned jumper: climate-driven wine is the next big Scandi trend, writes Mike MacEacheran The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
MEPs refused entry to Tunisia two months after signing of migration deal Trip by foreign affairs committee blocked with no reason given, raising questions about country’s partnership with EU The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023
China says EU probe into Chinese electric vehicle exports, subsidies is protectionist China's Commerce Ministry has protested a decision by the European Union to investigate exports of Chinese electric vehicles, saying it is a protectionist action aimed at distorting the supply chain The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
France’s iPhone 12 ban could spread across Europe, regulators say Fears of high radiation levels could result in continent-wide recall, regulators warn The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Keir Starmer vows to strike migrants return deal with EU Tories accuse Labour of ‘surrending’ control of immigration to Brussels – as Starmer promises to put people-smuggling ‘on a par’ with terrorism The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Labour leader vows to go after ‘terrorist’ gang leaders behind people-smuggling boats But Sir Keir Starmer rules out reversing Brexit on visit to Europol HQ Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023
Keir Starmer says anyone who disagrees with his immigration plans is 'un-British' KEIR Starmer has said that anyone who disagrees with his immigration plans is “un-British”. The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023
Tesla Gets Nearly $150M In EU Funding For Supercharger Network Expansion Tesla will receive roughly $150 million to install and replace 7,198 charging points with an output of 250 kilowatts each at 687 locations in 22 countries. InsideEVs · Sep 14, 2023
Asylum policies open up pre-election divisions between Labour and Tories PM rules out ‘burden sharing’ deal with EU as Keir Starmer says he is seeking closer cooperation with bloc The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023
Apple defends iPhone 12 after France halts sales over radiation Regulators have ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 in France, saying it emits electromagnetic radiation levels that are above European Union standards for exposure. The company disputes the findings and says the device complies with regulations. Radio France Internationale · Sep 14, 2023
Starmer plans anti-terror style crackdown on ‘vile’ people trafficking gangs Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visited The Hague for talks with Europol about his plans to address the small boats crisis. The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Hold on to your hat, Paddington! EU-derived reforms could see jam renamed marmalade It is enough to make Paddington Bear drop his marmalade sandwich. Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023
People-smuggling should be treated ‘on a par’ with terrorism, says Keir Starmer But Sir Keir Starmer rules out reversing Brexit on visit to Europol HQ Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023
New UK banks’ post-Brexit investment only one third of lost EU funds Exclusive: Thinktank says replacements for European Investment Bank have backed ‘fewer, smaller and lower-risk projects’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2023
France 24 · Sep 14, 2023 🔴 Live: Ukraine orders civilian evacuation in under-fire areas in Kherson region Ukrainian officials on Thursday ordered the evacuation of families with children in areas of the southern Kherson region that are “subject to constant enemy fire”, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023 What is USB-C? A computer engineer explains the one device connector to rule them all Apple announced on Sept. 12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become the connector of choice of the electronics industry, nine years after its debut. The move puts Apple in compliance with European Union law requiring a single…
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 People-smuggling should be treated ‘on a par’ with terrorism, Starmer says Labour has pledged to deepen intelligence ties with Europe and strengthen powers to restrict the movement of suspected people smugglers.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023 Tory plans to rip up river pollution rules in tatters after two defeats in Lords Labour’s move to oppose erosion of EU-derived laws welcomed by environmental groups
Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2023 Europe failed to bolster democracy in Sahel, EU's top diplomat says The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Tuesday that 600 million euros spent training security personnel in the Sahel had "failed to bolster democracy". His comments follow recent coups in both Niger and Gabon.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Northern Ireland could become for UK/EU what Hong Kong was for Asia – Gove The Levelling Up Secretary made his remarks as he closed an investment conference in Belfast.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023 This is how Europe can help to stem the tide of migration Letters: Readers respond to Clive Myrie’s call for a more humane approach to the crisis
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023 ‘A lifeline for dirty cars’: EU backs new air pollution limits, but not until 2035 MEPs vote for WHO guidelines on several substances, but centre-right backlash puts implementation back five years
The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023 The signs that the EU has completely changed its perspective on adding new members since Russia invaded Ukraine In her annual address on the state of the European Union, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has given her strongest signal yet of the intention to add Ukraine and other nations as member states. Her speech was the latest sign that Brussels is thinking completely differently about EU enlargement…
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 A flotilla of migrant boats from Tunisia overwhelms an Italian island and tests Meloni's policy A flotilla of flimsy boats, crowded with migrants and launched from Tunisia is overwhelming a tiny Italian island south of Sicily
The Conversation · Sep 13, 2023 Catalan, Basque and Galician are unlikely to become official EU languages, but alternatives to connect with regional language speakers are out there The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is in a pickle. In August, he sent out a formal request to the rotating presidency of the Council of Europe for Catalan, Basque and Galician to become official EU languages. The request was part of a coalition agreement with the Catalan Independence Party,…