The Latest Breaking News from European Union

She could become Italy’s first female leader — and its first far-right one since Mussolini

FLORENCE, Italy — Giorgia Meloni has been called a fascist, an extremist and — to an extent — a de facto heir to 20th century dictator Benito Mussolini.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 23, 2022

Norway's prime minister on Ukraine: 'The war has to stop'

As a NATO member and neighbor of Russia, Norway’s geographical and geopolitical location has proved relevant in the context of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

European political community: What is the club of nations the ‘UK is considering joining’?

The UK previously turned down an invitation to join the community

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2022

Angus Robertson: Scottish Government is ‘fundamentally opposed’ to EU law Bill

The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill to scrap European laws was introduced by the UK Government on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Hungary to poll public on support for EU sanctions on Russia

Hungary’s governing party says it wants to poll the country’s citizens on whether they support European Union sanctions imposed against Russia over its war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

‘I will cross the border tonight’: Russians flee after news of draft

Border guards cite an ‘exceptional’ number of Russians leaving after ‘partial mobilisation’ announcement

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022

Senior Brothers of Italy figure Tremonti blames EU for high inflation

A senior figure in the far-right Brothers of Italy party, which is tipped to win national elections at the weekend, on Thursday blamed 10 years of European Union monetary and fiscal policies for skyrocketing inflation.

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

EU eyes oil price cap, more high-tech export curbs in new Russia sanctions

The European Union is looking at an oil price cap, tighter curbs on high-tech exports to Russia and more sanctions against individuals, diplomats said on Thursday, in response to what the West condemned as a new escalation in Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Sep 22, 2022

Survey shows Brexit vote has undermined support for the United Kingdom's union

King Charles’s decision to visit all four corners of the UK in the first week of his reign has highlighted the fact that question marks hang over the future of the union.

The Conversation · Sep 22, 2022

Liz Truss waters down campaign pledge to scrap all remaining EU laws by end of 2023

Government gives itself 2026 get-out – after warnings of ‘chaos’ for business and environmental protection

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022