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EU's von der Leyen tells Zelenskiy opinion on membership ready next week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv that the EU executive's opinion on Ukraine's request to join the European Union would be ready by the end of next week.

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Spain Mulls Submitting a Complaint to the EU Against Algeria

The Spanish government is considering filing a complaint with the European Union against Algeria after the latter decided to suspend a friendship treaty. An official Spanish source said that the suspension could violate the agreement signed in 2005 between the southern Mediterranean countries and the European community. Algeria was angered…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 11 June 2022

Saudi petro-billions, grasping champions, and a murder that just can't simply be swept under the rug. 48 years after the PGA Tour broke away, the world's leading golf organiser is suffering its own rebellion.

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EU unity must not be compromised for Ukraine candidate status, French official says

A decision to give Ukraine candidate status to the European Union has to be done without weakening the bloc and to ensure Kyiv is not left in limbo for years, a French presidential official said on Friday.

Reuters

Robbie Williams branded 'hypocritical' over Ukraine gig due to Russian oligarch links

Robbie Williams will perform at half-time during Sunday’s Soccer Aid game, which is aimed at helping Ukraine war victims - but his appearance has sparked controversy after he previously made cash from Russian oligarchs

Daily Mirror

EU Warns it May Act to Defend Spain in Dispute with Algeria

Top European Union officials said Friday the bloc was treating the crisis between Algeria and Spain with the "utmost concern" and warned it was prepared to take action to defend the interests of its members. In a joint statement, European Commission executive vice president Valdis Dombrovskis and EU foreign affairs…

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France in No Mood to Make Concessions to Russia, Presidency Says

France is unwilling to make concessions to Russia and wants Ukraine to win the war against Moscow's invading forces with its territorial integrity restored, a French presidential official said on Friday, as Paris seeks to assuage concerns over its stance in the conflict. President Emmanuel Macron has been criticized by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Labour promises to ‘scrap’ PM’s protocol override law, as rebel Tories vow to block bill

Keir Starmer says Labour government would repeal legislation if passed, while senior Conservatives reveal ‘unease’ over legal position

The Independent UK

Smashing the glass ceiling: EU bill calls for 40% quota for women on boards

In what is set to be a landmark agreement for gender equality, the EU is to vote on legislation where companies will face mandatory quotas to ensure women have at least 40 percent of seats on corporate boards. Annette Young talks to Carlien Scheele from the European Institute for Gender…

France 24

Hungary accused of discrimination for discount fuel policy

A spokesperson for the European Union’s executive arm says Hungary is discriminating against citizens of other EU countries by offering discounted fuel to drivers of vehicles with Hungarian license plates

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson's Brexit has cost UK economy 'more than £30 billion', report says

The SNP have slammed the Tories' Brexit “obsession” as the economic impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has been…

The National (Scotland)

Even the Murdoch press is now waking up to the truth: Brexit was an act of self-harm

When the most anti-EU newspapers are pointing to the policy’s inevitable failures, it’s time our government admitted the truth, says former Conservative deputy prime minister Michael Heseltine

The Guardian - UK

Home Office urged to waive £18k visa fees for Ukrainian orchestra set to perform at BBC Proms

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, comprised of refugees and top musicians, face a struggle to raise funds despite playing in Europe for free

Evening Standard

Scots Tory MP says something's 'gone wrong' with 'entitled' Conservative party

SCOTTISH Tory MP Andrew Bowie appears to have broken ranks with his party, criticising a "strange mix of complacency, entitlement, fear and…

The National (Scotland)

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A Labour government would axe laws that override NI protocol vows Sir Keir Starmer

The Labour leader made the pledge on a visit to Belfast where he met with political leaders.

Reuters

Algeria's cutting trade with Spain could violate EU trade law, top EU officials say

Algeria's decision two days ago to cut trade with Spain following a diplomatic spat over Western Sahara could be a violation of European Union trade law, two of the bloc's top officials said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

EU lawmakers press Brussels for more democracy, respect for rule of law

The European Parliament this week adopted three resolutions aimed at streamlining the democratic process within the EU's complicated bureaucracy. It wants to get rid of the power of veto, improve rule-of-law mechanisms and hand Brussels broader control over national policymaking. But it's still a long way off before the measures…

The Independent UK

A Labour government would axe laws that override NI protocol, Starmer vows

The Labour leader was in Belfast on Friday for talks with political leaders on the impasse over the contentious post-Brexit trading arrangements.

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Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's mystery girlfriend appears in public for first time after sanctions

Alina Kabaeva, the 39-year-old rumoured to have a hidden family with the Kremlin leader, was spotted in Black Sea resort Sochi at a rhythmic gymnastics training camp with 28 children

The Independent UK

Brexit ‘largely to blame’ for £31bn loss to UK economy, study finds

5.2 per cent GDP shortfall ‘mostly’ down to Britain’s exit from EU, according to top think tank

Al Jazeera

Proposed EU legislation feared to pose threat to biodiversity

Critics warn it justifies environmental destruction by putting price on natural resources and claiming substitutability.

Evening Standard

David Lammy latest to be caught in travel chaos at Heathrow

Thousands have suffered long queues and disrupted flights due to the crisis in the industry

The Guardian - UK

Brexit row could prompt exodus of senior scientists from UK

At least 16 recipients of prestigious ERC grants making plans to reject UK offer and move their labs abroad

The Independent UK

Brexit: ‘Vast majority’ of peers will block Boris Johnson’s protocol bill, says Tory grandee

Ken Clarke says legislation set to be revealed on Monday will be ‘seriously challenged’

Daily Record

Passport stamp warning as UK holidaymakers could face EU travel block

UK passport-holders must have their documents stamped on arrival and departure from EU-Schengen nations.

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