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Play by Brexit rules or face consequences, German official warns Britain

Britain should respect post-Brexit trade rules or else face consequences, a German official said on Thursday as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it was "crazy" to have checks on goods heading from Britain only to Northern Ireland.

Reuters

Czech, Polish leaders reach deal to end Turow mine dispute

The leaders of the Czech Republic and Poland agreed a deal on Thursday to end a long-running dispute over the Turow open-pit coal mine on the Polish side of the border, a row that had reached the European Union's top court.

Reuters

EU working on joint response to Russian letter -von der Leyen

The European Union is working on a joint response to a letter many of its member countries received from Russia earlier this week asking for security guarantees, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Polish President submits bill in move to end rule of law row with EU

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday submitted legislation to dismantle a controversial disciplinary chamber for judges, hoping it would allow the government to end a dispute over the rule of law with Brussels and unblock European Union funding.

Reuters

Butcher shortage leaves pigs stuck on farms

Sausage maker Cranswick wants the government to let more food industry staff come to the UK from the EU and beyond

Evening Standard

Turkey: 19 Migrants Now Found Dead at Border with Greece

Turkish authorities on Thursday found seven more dead bodies near Turkey’s border with Greece, raising to 19 the number of migrants who have frozen to death at the frontier. Turkey has blamed Greece for the deaths, accusing Greek border guards of illegally pushing the migrants back over the frontier.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lithuania's resistance to Chinese pressure a test for US strategy - Roll Call

Little Lithuania is standing up to China's economic pressure, making it a test case for its Biden administration allies.

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EU Launches 17th Edition of the 'Samir Kassir' Award for Freedom of Press

The European Union and the Samir Kassir Foundation launched the 17th edition of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press on Wednesday. The award, which the European Union has been handing out since 2006, honors the Lebanese journalist and writer Samir Kassir, who was assassinated in 2005.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU interior ministers meet on tightening Schengen zone security

EU justice and interior ministers are gathering in Lille for two days of meetings after French President Emmanuel Macron called for a “rebalance” of the visa-free Schengen area.

Radio France Internationale

Five new laws in Scotland coming into effect this February that will affect everyone

February will see a range of new laws coming into effect in Scotland that everybody in the country should be aware of — including new rules surrounding fire alarms and driving

Glasgow Live

Rights court points to 'systemic dysfunction' in Polish judges' appointments

The European Court of Human Rights pointed on Thursday to a "systemic dysfunction in judicial appointments procedure in Poland", ruling that a company had been denied its right to a proper hearing due to how judges were appointed.

Reuters

EU nations impose "Brexit penalties" on UK arrivals, including France, Spain and Italy

Families heading on ski trip getaways or winter sun breaks face Covid travel restrictions not imposed on EU citizens travelling within the bloc

Wales Online

N.Ireland first minister may quit as EU warns Britain over Brexit checks

Northern Ireland's first minister intends to resign later on Thursday in protest at post-Brexit trade rules, the BBC reported as the European Union warned Britain that it would breach international law if it lets Belfast halt some checks on goods.

Reuters

Holidaymakers issued with urgent travel health advice ahead of overseas getaways

UK citizens are reminded that reciprocal health cover arrangements have changed with the end of the European Health Insurance Card

Wales Online

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Europe's central bank faces challenges from record inflation

The European Central Bank is facing record inflation as it meets Thursday

The Independent UK

EU nations debating borders, migration policies

European Union interior ministers are debating ways to beef up the 27-nation bloc’s borders including by erecting walls or fences

The Independent UK

Ask me anything: Simon Calder answers your questions as travel rules change across Europe

As EU countries introduce ‘expiration dates’ for vaccination certificates, The Independent’s travel correspondent tackles your most pressing queries

Reuters

Poland coal mine extension breached EU law, EU court adviser says

Poland breached European Union law when extending the life of its Turow lignite mine without assessing the environmental impact, an adviser to Europe's top court said on Thursday, siding with a challenge brought by the Czech government.

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Ukraine latest updates: US says Russia plotting false flag attack

Ukraine news from February 3: The US claims Moscow is planning to fabricate an attack by Ukrainian forces.

The Independent UK

EU Commissioner attacks breach of international law after Brexit port checks halted in Northern Ireland

UK government under fire after attempting to distance itself from the DUP’s decision

The Independent UK

Attempt to stop Brexit checks at NI ports ‘breaches international law’

EU Commissioner Mairead McGuinness said the decision to halt Brexit checks on goods entering Northern Ireland is a breach of international law.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why Europe lacks voice, power in Ukraine crisis

Many European Union nations are wary about spending big on their militaries

The Guardian - UK

While the focus is on Ukraine, Russia’s presence in the Sahel is steadily growing

With Russian mercenaries invited to Mali as European forces withdraw, how worried should the west be about Russia’s increasing influence across Africa?

The Guardian - UK

‘It is soul-destroying’: lorry drivers face hours stuck in queues at Dover

Emergency traffic controls triggered 20 times this year as extra Brexit checks and freight volumes cause logjams

The Guardian - AU

Coronavirus live: Europe in virus ‘ceasefire’ with tranquil period ahead, says WHO; record UK long Covid cases — as it happened

Europe could enter ‘long period of Covid tranquility’ due to high vaccination rates, WHO says; record 1.33 million UK long Covid patients

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