The Latest Breaking News from European Union

ISO launches draft standard for net zero framework

In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:

Ballotpedia · Jun 24

These Automakers Sold The Most Cars in Europe Last Month

Volkswagen remains the leader, ahead of Stellantis and Renault. BYD, Chery, Tesla, and Leapmotor grew, while Ford and Nissan declined.

Motor1 · Jun 24

The Guardian view on priorities for a new prime minister: foreign policy cannot be an afterthought

Editorial: Keir Starmer came to power without a strategic concept of post-Brexit Britain’s place in the world. His successor must not repeat that mistake

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

The revamped hiking trail regenerating an Italian region blighted by mafia stereotypes

Il Sentiero dell’Inglese – the Trail of the Englishman – is bringing new hope to Calabria’s Aspromonte mountains in southern Italy, one of the EU’s most marginal and economically depressed areas.

The Conversation · Jun 24

Businesses often row back on ethics when times get tough. Here’s how technology can keep them on track

Five carmakers are involved in a case at the High Court in London over claims that they cheated on emissions tests. A decade ago, the “dieselgate” scandal broke, eventually forcing Volkswagen to pay billions of euros in fines and settlements. These carmakers (Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot/Citroën, Renault and Nissan) have all…

The Conversation · Jun 24

A decade after the Brexit vote, Europe has moved on even if Britain hasn’t

As the EU consolidates its post‑Brexit identity,​ t​he UK faces renewed debate ​over the long‑term shape of its relationship with the continent

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

EU proposes tax overhaul to cut business costs by €8 billion a year

The reform would reduce the compliance burden for businesses and facilitate cross-border payments.

Euronews · Jun 24

EU diplomatic service announces new top posts with strong defence focus

The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc's foreign policy machinery faces increasing pressure.

Euronews · Jun 24

EU scales back Ukraine's accession timetable due to Hungarian resistance

Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break.

Euronews · Jun 24

Amnesty International: Libyan authorities 'are more and more violent towards migrants'

NGOs are accusing the European Union of being "complicit in horrific violations and abuses in Libya". Amnesty International in particular says the EU is effectively cooperating with what it calls a xenophobic and racist country. The accusation comes as Europe has moved to bolster efforts to stem migration and introduced…

France 24 · Jun 24