Protesters and police clash in Georgia for second day over ‘foreign agents’ law Police fire teargas at protesters rallying against ‘Russian law’ critics say could harm efforts to join EU The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
Clive Lewis calls for UK to negotiate Caribbean slavery reparations Labour MP says Rishi Sunak should talk to region’s leaders after Trevelyan family announcements The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
Belgium says attack to Brussels metro today is 'unlikely' Belgium's crisis centre said on Wednesday that an attack on the Brussels metro was unlikely, after EU institutions and international embassies warned their employees of bombs threats in central Brussels. Reuters · Mar 8, 2023
Volkswagen warns EU that US is beating it in race to attract battery makers Carmaker says it is progressing faster on US factory than European one thanks to subsidies The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
Mali’s PM Maiga: ‘We did not abandon cooperation with France’ Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Kokal Maiga speaks to Al Jazeera about the security situation in the West African country. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2023
Will UK, EU deepen ties after Northern Ireland breakthrough? After years of vexed negotiations, few predicted a new Brexit deal on Northern Ireland. But not only did the February 27 agreement offer a genuine resolution of the thorny border problem – it also marked a big change in the ambience surrounding UK-EU relations. Some analysts say the war in… France 24 · Mar 8, 2023
Mother of Russian mercenary chief Prigozhin wins rare appeal against EU sanctions The mother of Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin won a legal bid on Wednesday to overturn European Union sanctions against her, as a court ruled there was no proof that she bore responsibility for his actions. Reuters · Mar 8, 2023
EU Agrees to Push Ahead on Joint Arms Buying to Aid Ukraine European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to speed up supplies of artillery rounds and buy more shells to help Ukraine but still have to work out how to turn these aims into reality. Under a plan drawn up by foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, EU states would get financial incentives… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023
EU agrees to push ahead on joint arms buying to aid Ukraine European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to speed up supplies of artillery rounds and buy more shells to help Ukraine but still have to work out how to turn these aims into reality. Reuters · Mar 8, 2023
European drug agency opposes Amsterdam’s erotic centre plans EMA says relocation of sex workers to area near its HQ could bring problems associated with red light district The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
First Thing: Five women denied abortion care in Texas sue state over bans The women were refused abortions despite their nonviable pregnancies posing a serious risk to their health. Plus, the secrets of lifelong friendships The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2023
When do the clocks go forward in Ireland in 2023? The clocks are set to change on March 26 as we come out of the dark winter months, and it means we get an extra hour of spring sunshine Dublin Live · Mar 8, 2023
Czech President Milos Zeman leaves, opponents celebrate Over the past 10 years, Czech President Milos Zeman has courted controversy The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Stephen Flynn says Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will suffer for their 'cowardly' Brexit stance Flynn said the “chickens will come home to roost” as he accused the Sunak and Starmer of being “too afraid” to face the “real damage” of Brexit. Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023
WEKU · Mar 8, 2023 Germany moves toward restrictions on Huawei, as Europe sours on China Germany said Tuesday it is reviewing tech suppliers such as China's Huawei and ZTE, whose equipment is used in Germany's 5G networks. Europeans are starting to favor a tougher stance on China.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2023 Stephen Flynn in warning to PM and Keir Starmer over 'cowardly' Brexit stance THE Prime Minister and Labour leader Keir Starmer will suffer over their “cowardly” stance on the UK’s economic relationship with the EU, the…
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023 Tear gas and water cannon used in Tbilisi on protesters who fear new law will stifle press Georgian authorities used tear gas and water cannon outside the parliament building in the capital Tuesday against protesters who oppose a proposed law some see as stifling freedom of the press.
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023 80,000 people could arrive in UK by ‘small boats’ in 2023 despite new crackdown, admits Suella Braverman United Nations refugee agency brands new crackdown a ‘clear breach’ of the 1951 Refugee Convention
Radio France Internationale · Mar 8, 2023 EU imposes global sanctions over rights abuses against women The European Union has announced sanctions against officials from six countries, including Russia and Afghanistan, for violence and rights abuses against women. This comes as countries around the globe mark International Women's Day on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 SNP’s Stephen Flynn warns PM and Keir Starmer over ‘cowardly’ stance on Brexit Mr Flynn said: ‘What they’re ignoring is the real damage that it’s causing to the economy and that’s particularly the case in Scotland.’
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023 EU targets 40% of clean tech to be made within the bloc by 2030 Draft regulation is response to US subsidies and Chinese state support for green-tech sector
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023 Business leaders call for UK version of Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act An Institute of Directors poll found the majority of members would support the proposal
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023 Ex-DUP deputy leader demands list of EU laws to be scrapped in Northern Ireland Lord Cormack encouraged all Northern Irish politicians to get behind the Windsor Framework.
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023 Why are Albanian migrants coming to the UK? The European country has been called ‘safe’ by the prime minister despite a huge rise in migrants coming to the UK
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023 UK will miss out on EU’s ‘massive’ increase in arms spending for Ukraine Only EU and Norwegian firms will be able to take advantage of joint procurement agreement, says leaked paper