The Latest Breaking News from European Union

EU is still largest importer of Russian oil due to loophole in sanctions, report claims

EU and G7 ‘fail to lower the price cap to level that would truly deny Russia excess profits from oil exports’

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Russian memo said war leaves Moscow too reliant on Chinese tech

Senior Russian officials privately raised concerns some 10 months ago about the risks of becoming too dependent on Chinese technologies after sanctions by the U.S. and the European Union shut off access to alternative suppliers.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

EU Proceeds with $47 Billion European Chips Act

The EU reaches a deal on local semiconductor industry funding, to the tune of €43 billion.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 18, 2023

Italy's lawmakers to debate contested immigration crackdown

Italy’s lawmakers are beginning work on part of the right-wing government’s plan to discourage migrants who risk voyages in smugglers’ unseaworthy boats to reach Europe

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Sudan's violent power struggle puts diplomatic missions in jeopardy as death toll rises

World powers have been quick to condemn the ongoing violence between the Sudanese army and the powerful Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia which has resulted in the death of at least 200 people and has seen diplomatic missions in the country come under attack.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2023

OPINION - HS2 confirms work on Euston tunnel to be paused

The latest delay is symptomatic of a country that has grown used to weak – or no – growth

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

Europe outsourcing asylum to African countries is a terrible idea – there are alternatives

For 40 years, western governments have entertained ideas of outsourcing asylum processing and refugee hosting to the global south. It is not a new idea. And neither are the controversies that have accompanied it.

The Conversation · Apr 18, 2023

Fighting rages in Sudan hours after cease-fire was due to begin

Heavy fighting was still underway in Sudan on Tuesday hours after an internationally brokered truce was supposed to have come into effect, as forces loyal to dueling generals battled for key locations in the capital and accused each other of violating the cease-fire.

France 24 · Apr 18, 2023

Passport warning for tourists heading on Spain and Portugal holidays

Many people will be jetting off to sunnier climates this summer but it's important to take caution before your trip

Dublin Live · Apr 18, 2023

CBI president Brian McBride on Brexit, freeports, AI and the crisis engulfing the business body

The CBI president says AI should be feared but should be seen as a force for good

Birmingham Post · Apr 18, 2023