The Latest Breaking News from European Union

UK ditches post-Brexit plan to scrap thousands of EU laws by year's end

The U.K. government has scrapped plan to remove all remaining EU laws from British statute books by the end of this year

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

USAID chief pledges US support to Serbia, Kosovo in talks

The United States’ top international development official, Samantha Power, has pledged U.S. support to Serbia and Kosovo as the two former wartime enemies work to stabilize relations at a time of heightened tensions

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Ministers ditch promised end-of-year ‘bonfire’ of remaining EU laws

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said ministers would now revoke around 600 laws under their planned legislation rather than the 4,000 pledged

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Climbdown on bonfire of EU laws sparks fury among Brexiteers

Kemi Badenoch scraps sunset clause on EU retained law bill, and Jacob Rees-Mogg declares: ‘The blob has triumphed’

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Heaton-Harris says ‘deadlines are deadly’ amid Stormont return pleas

The Northern Ireland Secretary said his focus is on ensuring the executive is in place for the long-term when it returns.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

EU commissioner nominated to lead Bulgaria's next government

A European Union commissioner from Bulgaria has been nominated for the post of prime minister as the Balkan country struggles to end a two-year period of political instability and economic hardship

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

UK Government’s handling of Brexit blasted by former senior NI civil servant

Dr Andrew McCormick said there was very inadequate preparation for the UK leaving the EU.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: Turkey's opposition leader is leading in the polls, here's what you need to know

Turkey’s general election on Sunday, May 14 will see voters cast their ballots for 600 members of its parliament and the country’s powerful presidency. This election has become intensely competitive in a country which has undergone severe democratic erosion over the past decade, but may now be looking for change.

The Conversation · May 10, 2023

Lawmakers pave way for EU to ratify treaty protecting women

The European Union has taken a step closer to ratifying a landmark European treaty protecting women from violence

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Germany calls China systemic rival, seeks clarity on Russia

Germany’s foreign minister has described China as increasingly becoming a “systemic rival” on the world stage

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023