The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Brexit is doomed, says Boris Johnson’s favourite paper

‘The project is probably now unsalvageable’, says former PM’s old employer

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

EU sets up reserve in Finland to respond to nuclear and chemical threats

The European Union has given Finland 242 million euros ($262 million) to set up for the first time a reserve against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats for use by all member states, the Finnish government said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

Davos 2023: EU to counter U.S. climate game changer with own green deal

The European Union responded on Tuesday to U.S. moves to boost its energy transition with its own plans to make life easier for green industry, saying it would mobilize state aid and a sovereignty fund to keep firms from moving to the United States.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

EU outlines plan for clean tech future boosted by subsidies

The European Union is pushing forward with a massive clean tech industrial plan that not only should keep the continent in the vanguard of plotting a greener future but also guarantee its economic survival as it faces challenges from China and the United States

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

UK suffering from ‘catastrophic’ impact of Brexit, says Asda boss

‘Trust me – I can smell it – we have suffered’, says Tory peer Stuart Rose

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Yemen Calls for Int’l Support to Revive its Economy, Stop Houthi Terror

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council urged on Monday international support to help revive the country’s economy, stop the collapse of the local currency and put an end to the terrorism of the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Members of the PLC, Aidaroos al-Zubaidi and Sultan al-Arada held separate talks in Riyadh with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

EU's Gentiloni: Very good partnership with the U.S. but we must support our competitiveness

The partnership between the European Union and the United States is "very good", said European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni on Tuesday but he added that the EU must strengthen its competitiveness in the wake of Washington's "Inflation Reduction Act" (IRA).

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

Billions lost in tax after HMRC staff shifted to work on Brexit and Covid fraud

Civil servants ‘being moved from one crisis to another’

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

‘I loved being a Workaway host but now Brexit has ended it in the UK’

I was privileged to host international travellers wishing to work in exchange for lodgings but tighter entry rules have made it impossible

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2023

Gulf, European Talks Underscore Strategic Partnership

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf held talks on Monday with European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet. Meeting in Riyadh, they discussed relations between the GCC and EU and ways to strengthen cooperation to achieve common interests. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023