The Latest Breaking News from European Union

MPs set to vote on new Brexit deal by end of month, says Heaton-Harris

The Windsor Framework struck between the EU and UK Government seeks to reduce the red tape on the movement of goods from GB into Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Ministers are staging another Brexit coup – and only the House of Lords can save us

The retained EU law bill is an outrageously undemocratic attempt to transfer law-making powers from parliament to Whitehall, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

Georgia: 'foreign agent law' protests show disconnect between pro-Moscow government and west-leaning population

The Georgian government has been forced to withdraw its controversial “foreign agent” law after days of mass protests against what many saw as Russian-inspired legislation which would limit press freedom, making its chances of ever joining the European Union near impossible.

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2023

Why did protesters in Georgia oppose the ‘Russian law’ bill?

Critics of withdrawn ‘foreign agents’ bill feared it would undercut bid for EU membership

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2023

When do clocks go forward in Ireland in 2023? Everything you need to know as change just weeks away

It can be hard to keep track of the swing in hours from one end of the year to the other, so we’re here to remind you

Irish Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

Revealed: The fish packed with cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’

Flounder, dab and plaice have been found to contain highly-persistent industrial pollutants

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Brexit U-turn: Builders to get special immigration status to tackle construction industry crisis

Builders expected to be added to ‘shortage occupation list’ to allow EU labourers to return

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

What is Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ bill and why has it been pulled?

The bill dictated that non-government groups and media that received 20 per cent of funding from abroad would have to register as ‘foreign agents’

Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023

Georgia withdraws ‘foreign agents’ bill after days of protests

An EU delegation welcomed the decision to drop the controversial draft law and encouraged Georgia to resume reforms.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2023

EU tells Rishi Sunak small boats plan ‘violates international law’

Brussels commissioner says bill breaches convention, as legal experts warn of risk to Brexit trade deal

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023