The Latest Breaking News from European Union

EU hotels to be banned from offering guests miniature shampoos and shower gels

Miniature bottles of shampoo, body lotions and shower gels are being banned as part of the European Green Deal's Circular Economy Action Plan, which is designed to make sustainable products the norm

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

U.S. accelerates Ukraine diplomacy as Europe slides into winter

Nearly ten months into the war in Ukraine, the Biden administration is intensifying diplomatic efforts to ensure that the transatlantic alliance that opposes Russia's invasion survives a bitter European winter.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Brexit end of free movement causing labour shortage ‘shock’ but not wage growth, government advisers warn

Vacancies in sectors most reliant on EU workers not translating into higher wages

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

EU becomes first leading economy to legislate for ‘green tariff’ on imports

Countries that fail to decarbonise industries such as iron and steel face an effective carbon tax

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022

Italy: why Meloni won

Italy’s new prime minister Giorgia Meloni assured the EU there was no cause for alarm as her far-right government came to power. Her first actions on migrants and civil liberties tell a different story.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 13, 2022

International students bring ‘substantial benefits’ to UK, government told as crackdown considered

Suella Braverman claimed family members were ‘piggybacking’ on student visas

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Poland's divisive justice minister to face confidence vote

Poland’s justice minister is due to face a confidence vote in parliament

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Italy's Meloni says EU must do more to halt migrant flows

The European Union must do more to protect its borders and to halt the departure of migrant boats from north Africa, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Who is Eva Kaili? MEP at the centre of the corruption scandal shaking up Brussels

European Parliament’s senior leaders have agreed unanimously to strip the Greek of her role as one of the body’s vice-presidents after she was implicated in the scandal

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2022

EU member states agree to give Bosnia EU candidate status -diplomats

European Union general affairs ministers agreed on Tuesday that Bosnia should become a formal candidate to join the 27-nation EU in a recommendation that will have to be endorsed by EU leaders on Thursday, diplomats said.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022