The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Transparency International urges EU sanctions on Russian diamonds, miner Alrosa

The European Union should bar Russian diamond imports and blacklist diamond miner Alrosa and its head Sergei Ivanov, Transparency International told Reuters on Monday, as the 27-nation bloc prepares new sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Hungary's commitments to the EU on cutting corruption risks

Hungary's government has submitted anti-corruption legislation to parliament, trying to stave off a suspension of European Union funds at a time when its economy faces a likely recession next year.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Italy’s drift to the far right began long before the rise of Giorgia Meloni

A normalisation of far-right parties dating back to Berlusconi has paved the way, says the author David Broder

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022

Rights group blasts Turkey over plastic recycling health risks

Turkey's plastic recycling industry has been harshly criticised in a Human Rights Watch report that highlights health problems for workers and residents who live near processing plants. The report also attacks the European Union, for which Turkey is the primary plastics recycler.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 26, 2022

Group of countries to push EU for gas price cap -letter

A group of European Union countries want to push Brussels to produce plans this week for a bloc-wide cap on the price of gas, according to a draft letter seen by Reuters.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

Germany Urges Iran to Allow Protests after Summoning Ambassador

Germany summoned the Iranian ambassador in Berlin on Monday in order to urge Tehran to stop its violent crackdown on nationwide protests over the death of a woman in police custody, the German foreign ministry said. "We call on the Iranian authorities to allow peaceful protests and to not deploy…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 26, 2022

What is a digital nomad visa? Japan to launch scheme in March

The initiative, which more than 60 countries have adopted, comes amid growing workcation and remote work trends

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2022

World leaders promise vigilance on human rights as far right win in Italy

France and US among nations to warn over Giorgia Meloni’s commitment to abortion and LGBT+ rights, while rightwing politicians express delight

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022

Commentary: Meloni’s influence could be greater in Europe than at home

Giorgia Meloni’s triumph as the first woman to lead a winning party in the macho world of Italian politics is not a moment to celebrate, for she has brought the far right into the European mainstream, precisely a century after her Fascist forebear Benito Mussolini seized power.

Tribune News Service · Sep 26, 2022

A mountain of debt and soaring inflation: Challenges await Italy's Meloni

At the head of a right-wing coalition, far-right Brothers of Italy leader Giorgia Meloni is gearing up to become Italy's new head of government. On the economic front, she'll be faced with rising consumer prices as well as the ongoing issue of national debt. Meloni has promised to renegotiate her…

France 24 · Sep 26, 2022