Germany And Italy Object To Proposed EU ICE Ban Over E-Fuels Germany's opposition has delayed a key vote on an effective ban on combustion-engine cars that was supposed to take place on March 7. InsideEVs · Mar 6, 2023
Seven bizarre Boris Johnson honours appointments and rumoured incoming peers BORIS Johnson has been known for making some let’s say questionable decisions down the years. The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023
Ukraine's new wartime unity lays the groundwork for eventual rebuilding, without the complex and stubborn divisions of the past Once divided, Ukrainians are thinking about how to rebuild their nation and are prioritizing national interests over regional ones. The Conversation · Mar 6, 2023
UK scientists welcome government’s new technology plan but say more funding needed Intervention is ‘yet another sticking plaster’ says Royal Society president, as EU funding programmes highlighted The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023
Fistfight erupts in Georgia parliament over 'Russian-inspired' foreign agent law Lawmakers in Georgia engaged in fistfights on Monday as a parliamentary committee debated a controversial law that would regulate "foreign agents" which critics say is modelled on draconian legislation in neighbouring Russia. Reuters · Mar 6, 2023
Cabinet Office minister casts doubt on whether Sue Gray followed proper process over job with Starmer – as it happened Jeremy Quin says it is unprecedented for serving permanent secretary to resign to take job with leader of opposition The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023
Cambodia leader warns against foreign interference Cambodian leader Hun Sen said Monday he would not tolerate foreigners who threaten the country's peace, days after the jailing of an opposition figure roused international condemnation. Bangkok Post · Mar 6, 2023
New doubt thrown on Moria arson convictions on eve of appeal hearing Lawyers condemn EU asylum policies and demand freedom for young Afghans jailed for 2020 blaze at ‘hellish’ Lesbos camp The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023
Social welfare Ireland: Call for pay-related benefits for workers due to 'exceptionally weak' system "Income protection for workers is exceptionally weak in Ireland compared to the rest of the EU" Irish Mirror · Mar 6, 2023
Labour mocks Rishi Sunak’s post-Brexit deal as ‘government clearing up its own mess’ ‘We’re not going to be going back into the single market or customs union and Labour have been clear about that as well’ The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
PM’s post-Brexit deal is Government ‘clearing up its own mess’ – Labour Rachel Reeves said: ‘We’re not going to be going back into the single market or customs union and Labour have been clear about that as well.’ The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023
Estonian PM's party beats far right by wide margin to win general election Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's centre-right Reform Party won Estonia's general election by a wide margin on Sunday, according to near-complete results, beating out a far-right rival that had campaigned against further arms deliveries to Ukraine. France 24 · Mar 5, 2023
Germany and EU pursue talks on deal to ban combustion engines German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said talks were constructive with the European Union in resolving a dispute over plans to ban new combustion-engine cars in the bloc from 2035, after Berlin derailed the effort this past week. Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023
EU Postpones ICE Ban Vote Due To German Concerns On Costs, Job Losses Germany wants to minimize job losses and get assurances that e-fuels can be used in combustion-engine cars after the 2035 cut-off. Motor1 · Mar 5, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023 The Guardian view on Dutch farmer protests: a European test case Editorial: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock is vital. But the politics is fraught
Belfast Live · Mar 5, 2023 Michelle O'Neill warns British and Irish governments could step in to run NI NIO reject idea, though, saying "we will not consider joint authority"
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023 Greek PM ‘sorry’ over fatal train crash as station master detained pending trial Rail employee, who was in post for only four days before the accident, addressed court for seven hours over disaster in which 57 people died
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023 We need less oversell and more reality on Brexit deal, DUP warns Government Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said his party will take its time to make a call on the Windsor Framework.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023 NI governance change could be considered if deal not accepted – Heaton-Harris But the Northern Ireland Secretary said he is a ‘glass half full man’ and is confident the DUP will back the Windsor Framework.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023 Most voters say Brexit to blame for food shortages, poll reveals Exclusive: 57% say Brexit behind gaps on supermarket shelves, as shortages hit school meals
The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2023 Tory minister mocked for Boris Johnson 'honesty' claim THE UK Government’s Northern Ireland Secretary has been mocked for claiming he believes Boris Johnson to be “an honest man”.
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023 Alternative to powersharing in NI is joint UK/Irish arrangement – O’Neill Sinn Fein’s vice president called on the DUP to show ‘leadership’ and lift its blockade on devolution at Stormont.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023 Brexit has reversed the brains of Sunak and Starmer The prime minister now supports the EU more enthusiastically than Labour and it’s hard to know which way is up
Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023 Russia is getting around sanctions to secure supply of key chips for war Russia looks to be successfully working around European Union and Group of Seven sanctions to secure crucial semiconductors and other technologies for its war in Ukraine, according to a senior European diplomat.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023 New Brexit trading rules could take more than two years to bed in fully No 10 says UK is giving firms in Northern Ireland time to prepare with phased introduction