The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Arrives in Finland to Meet Nordic Leaders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Finland on Wednesday for talks with Nordic leaders on support for his country's war with Russia and on its relations with Europe, governments of the region said. Zelenskiy will hold bilateral talks with Finland's President Sauli Niinisto followed by a news conference before joining…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023

After Qatargate, EU executive proposes stepping up fight against corruption

The European Union executive proposed new laws on Wednesday to step up fighting corruption through aligning definitions and penalties for graft crimes across the bloc, as well as introducing sanctions for corrupt foreigners.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

Ireland to get Armageddon alerts - with mobile warnings about disasters and attacks - by end of 2024

The move was confirmed by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan and is in line with other EU states

Irish Mirror · May 3, 2023

Israeli FM Addresses Rapprochement with Europe to Confront Iran

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen has said that Europe is finally coming to Israel's side on Iran. Cohen held consultations with senior European officials in Brussels as part of Tel Aviv's efforts to push the EU to take a more assertive policy with Iran, according to the Times of Israel…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023

Europe’s ‘Golden Visa’ Programs Are Dying Out as Housing Costs Rise

Investment-for-residency plans face increased scrutiny, so buyers are rushing to get in while they can.

Businessweek · May 3, 2023

Palestinian groups, Israeli forces agree to Gaza ceasefire

Israeli forces and armed Palestinian groups in Gaza have agreed to a ‘reciprocal and simultaneous’ ceasefire.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2023

Outlawing India’s tech tariffs

Even if the EU does not impose trade sanctions on India, it might use the WTO ruling as a bargaining chip in the free trade agreement negotiations with India

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Kosovo, Serbia fail to agree on lowering tensions in north Kosovo, says EU policy chief

Leaders of Kosovo and Serbia failed to agree on how to lower tensions in Serb-majority areas in north Kosovo, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday, warning that any further escalation could undermine the EU-backed deal on normalising ties.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

EU plans to boost ammunition production to aid Ukraine

The European Union's executive wants to set aside more than 500 million euros ($550 million) to increase ammunition production to help Ukraine and replenish the stocks of EU member countries.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

Which European countries have free universities?

Tuition fees were controversially raised to £9,000 per year over a decade ago, sparking large protests across England

Evening Standard · May 2, 2023