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EU sees drug crime as threatening as terrorism, says must fight on European level

The EU regards organised drug crime as threatening as terrorism and wants to tackle the fight against it on a European level, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Tuesday during a visit to Belgium’s port of Antwerp, Europe's main entrance for cocaine.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2023

Welsh universities face 1,000 jobs being lost as EU research funding ends

University leaders urge ministers to provide bridging finance to keep projects running when EU support ends this year

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2023

Italy Bans AI Chatbot Replika – EU Hastening AI Regulation

The Italian watchdog criticized the lack of an age verification system and the failure to filter out individuals' genuine ages

Zenger · Feb 7, 2023

‘Ambiguous by design’: What’s in the Kosovo-Serbia deal?

Proposed settlement is focused on conflict avoidance rather than achieving lasting peace, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2023

Who is the current Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer?

Whatever you think of her politics, there’s no doubt that Frazer is a formidable figure

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023

French, German ministers in Washington to defend EU economies

The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kick off high-stakes talks with US officials Tuesday to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden's ambitious climate action plan.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2023

Welsh university research projects face 'urgent cliff edge' over end of EU funds

Swansea University's Vice-chancellor said 60 projects are due to end this year putting approximately 1,000 jobs at risk

Birmingham Post · Feb 7, 2023

Brexit was a ‘colossal mistake’, former PM Sir John Major tells committee

The ex-prime minister said he is not a ‘significant Europhile’ but believes the UK was stronger in the European Union

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023

Brexit ‘colossal mistake’, ex-Tory PM John Major tells MPs

Ex-PM says UK stronger in the EU – as Jeremy Hunt challenged to admit Britain ‘poorer’ after Brexit

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Who is Greg Hands? New Tory party chairman announced in Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle

The New York-born politician has held several ministerial positions since becoming an MP in 2005

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023