The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Russian army 'is not able to fight' as the Kremlin plans troop mobilisation

As thousands look to leave Russia following Vladimir Putin's troop mobilisation, European nations are divided on whether to welcome those fleeing the draft.

ABC News · Sep 26, 2022

From EU to immigration: What Italy’s next government might do

Italy’s next government is expected to take a tough line on immigration, and call for EU reform, but will back Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2022

Factbox-Potential flashpoints in Italy's new rightist coalition

Italy's rightist alliance looks sure to win a parliamentary majority following Sunday's election, but its three main parties have different positions in important areas, which could hobble their administration.

Reuters · Sep 26, 2022

National Trust: Government going in ‘opposite direction’ to protecting nature

The director general of the National Trust said that investment zones ‘represent a free-for-all for nature and heritage’.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

‘A matter for the Bank of England’: Liz Truss refuses to discuss if UK in recession

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng also claims he can’t comment on ‘market movements’ following pound’s plunge

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022

Britain still seeking negotiated solution with EU on Northern Ireland - PM Truss

Britain is still seeking a negotiated solution with the European Union to resolve a stand-off over the Northern Ireland protocol, a part of the Brexit divorce deal that Britain has attempted to override, Prime Minister Liz Truss said.

Reuters · Sep 25, 2022

Europe holds its breath as Italy expected to vote in far-right leader

Coalition led by Giorgia Meloni would be country’s most radical government since Mussolini

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Liz Truss plans more immigration in effort to fill vacancies and drive growth

Government likely to lift cap on agricultural and broadband workers, and alter shortage occupations list

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Spain plans ‘digital nomad’ visa scheme to attract remote workers

Scheme includes tax breaks and gives Britons and other non-EU citizens chance to stay up to five years

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022

Provisional results show Italy set for first far-right government since World War II

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni's Fratelli d'Italia (Brothers of Italy) party is on track to be the biggest party in parliament, according to provisional results.

WEKU · Sep 25, 2022