The Latest Breaking News from European Union

France bans short-haul domestic flights in fight against climate change

In effort to slow climate change, France has announced that it will ban short-haul domestic flights. The proposal was approved earlier this month by the European Commission, the European Union’s administrative body.

Tribune News Service · Dec 12, 2022

EU Condemns Iran Executions, Tops up Ukraine’s Arms Fund

European Union foreign ministers on Monday condemned Iran for its crackdown on anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia, while moving ahead with a new package of sanctions meant to raise pressure on Tehran. The EU "will take any action we can to support young women and peaceful demonstrators,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 12, 2022

Fresh EU sanctions to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards - Germany

Fresh European Union sanctions on Iran will target the country's Revolutionary Guards, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Monday.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

Fisheries deal worth £128 million to Scotland as North Sea quotas rise

Scientists recommend increased catch sizes following recent action to improve stocks

Insider UK · Dec 12, 2022

Zelensky proposes ‘global peace summit’ for Ukraine to G7 nations

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky on Monday proposed a special summit, which he called the Global Peace Formula Summit, “to determine how and when we can implement the points of the Ukrainian Peace Formula”, which would secure Ukraine’s security and territorial integrity. Read our live blog to see how all the…

France 24 · Dec 12, 2022

EU imposes new Iran sanctions, no deal yet on new Russia package

European Union foreign ministers on Monday imposed new sanctions on Iran over its crackdown of anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia, but pushed the adoption of a new package of measures against Moscow to later this week.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022

Czech minister urges EU nations to push for gas price cap deal

Czech Industry Minister Jozef Sikela called on European Union governments to break a deadlock over a proposed price cap for natural gas to help limit energy costs for households and business.

Tribune News Service · Dec 11, 2022

Four people charged over Qatar’s alleged bribing of EU officials

Charges come after Belgian police made six arrests and seized phones, computers and €600,000 in cash

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022

EU's Gentiloni says Italy on track to meet reform timetable

Italy is sticking to the reform timetable required to access almost 200 billion euros ($210.6 billion) of European Union funding, European Economics Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni said on Sunday.

Reuters · Dec 11, 2022

Labour's Brexit policies pushing Scotland towards independence, warns peer

A FORMER Labour cabinet minister has called on Keir Starmer to develop policies that prevent the party from driving Scotland towards independence.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022