The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Nord Stream pipeline leaks were act of sabotage, EU says

"These incidents are not a coincidence and affect us all."

Axios · Sep 28, 2022

UK Government willing to have ‘serious dialogue’ over NI Protocol – Coveney

The Irish Foreign Minister met with the new Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Co Down.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni is no Mussolini – but she may be a Trump

There’s nothing nostalgic about the far-right political space that the country’s new leader is trying to carve out in Europe, says philosopher Lorenzo Marsili

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

EU vows ‘strongest response’ after saying damage to Nord Stream pipeline was ‘sabotage’

The European Union has threatened “the strongest possible response” after claiming that the Nord Stream gas pipeline had been deliberately sabotaged.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022

World’s central banks financing destruction of the rainforest

Corporate bonds intended to inject liquidity into markets profited companies engaged in deforestation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

French foreign minister visits Ukraine for third time as West condemns Russian 'referendums'

French foreign minister Catherine Colonna was in Kyiv Tuesday on an unannounced visit to Ukraine in a show of support for the country invaded by Russia. This comes as the EU said it would sanction those involved in organising "illegal" Russian referendums to annex four eastern regions of Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28, 2022

EU slams Russia annexation ‘votes’ in four Ukraine regions

Borrell, the bloc’s foreign policy chief, has denounced the ‘referendums’ and their falsified outcome.

Al Jazeera · Sep 28, 2022

A ‘seismic’ shift: Will Meloni’s Italy turn its back on Europe?

The results of Italy's general election could alter the balance of power within the EU, with far-right, eurosceptic parties set to helm the next government in Rome. Italy is making something of a U-turn from Mario Draghi’s premiership, which put Italy back in the driving seat of Europe and bolstered…

France 24 · Sep 28, 2022

Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine War

The European Union’s top diplomat has lashed out at Russia for holding “illegal” annexation referendums in occupied areas of Ukraine, denouncing their “falsified outcome."

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022

EU travel plan to make Spain holidays more expensive for Irish passengers

A report contains the ‘Fit for 55’ plan for the EU which claims to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% before 2030 - but will mean flying to Spain and beyond will become more expensive.

Irish Mirror · Sep 28, 2022