The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Rishi Sunak admits deal with EU to fix Brexit is 'by no means done'

The Prime Minister appeared to play down the prospect of an imminent agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, amid speculation one could be announced early next week

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2023

Northern Ireland Protocol deal ‘by no means done’, Rishi Sunak says

Rishi Sunak has said a deal with the European Union on fixing issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol is “by no means done”.

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2023

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol? Key questions answered

What is the protocol and why is it significant? Here's what we know

Wales Online · Feb 18, 2023

Sunak urges Europe to use weapons stockpiles to help Ukraine war

UK prime minister says Kyiv needs more ammunition, air defence, heavy armoury and longer range weapons

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2023

EU presses for joint arms purchases to help Ukraine

The European Union is urgently exploring ways for its member countries to team up to buy munitions to help Ukraine, following warnings from Kyiv that its forces need more supplies quickly, diplomats and officials said.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Next generation in Northern Ireland depends on outcome of protocol negotiations – DUP

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said now is the time for “Brussels to stretch itself” to restore political stability in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023

EU aims to team up with defence industry to speed up ammunition output

The European Union aims to join forces with the bloc's defence industry to speed up and scale up the production of ammunition badly needed on the battlefield in Ukraine and to replenish military stocks at home, its chief said on Saturday.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

UK passport holders given nine month warning

The change affects Brits entering or exiting the Schengen Area

Bristol Post · Feb 18, 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to meet with EU Leaders regarding NI Protocol deal

He is expected to meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the fringes of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday

Belfast Live · Feb 18, 2023

Government’s anti-strike bill violates democratic norms, European trade unions warn

There are plans to ban all-out strikes in public services by imposing ‘minimum service levels’

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023