The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Travel rule changes post-Brexit: Brits expected to register for new visa waiver programme

UK nationals must follow the same rules as people from non-EU countries, which tend to be stricter

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2022

Deadly missiles and fresh forces — worse is to come from Vladimir Putin

Across the fertile wheat lands of Ukraine, the combine harvesters are in a deadly race to gather the crop before it is burned by indiscriminate shelling and rocketing by marauding Russian artillery and air strikes. Miraculously a fair amount of golden grain is being harvested and stored – though yields…

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2022

Montenegro signs long-disputed contract with Serbian Orthodox church

Montenegro's government signed a contract regulating its ties with the powerful Serbian Orthodox Church on Wednesday, saying it would help heal deep divisions between pro-European Union parties and backers of closer relations with Serbia and Russia.

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

EU urges dialogue to reduce risks amid Taiwan tension

The European Union called on Wednesday for tensions over U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan to be resolved through dialogue and for communication channels with China to be kept open to avoid miscalculation.

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

Spiralling inflation, crops left in the field and travel chaos: 10 reasons Brexit has been disastrous for Britain

As small businesses crumble, shelves get emptier and the care-worker shortage intensifies, life outside the EU is having a dire effect on many of us. Why aren’t politicians talking about it?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

The Guardian view on Liz Truss: the disingenuous insurgent

Editorial: The current frontrunner in the race to be PM is pursuing reckless politics in the Johnsonian style

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

Scottish salmon industry urges ministers to act over Dover delays

Action urged over Brexit-related delays of up to 48 hours caused by queues on the UK side of Channel

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022

Spain sets limits on air conditioning and heating in new energy-saving measures

Country is the latest in EU to take steps to reduce dependence on Russian oil and gas

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Fish passes can reconnect species with habitats blocked by dams – here's how they work

Over one million dams and culverts (tunnels that encircle rivers passing under roads) block the movements of fish and other wildlife in Europe. Scientists estimate that less than 1% of catchments in the UK are free of obstruction. A report released in 2020 showed the effect this trend is having…

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2022

War is stopping Ukraine from paying its debts -- here's how international powers can continue to support its recovery

Ukraine is burning through money fast. The invasion by Russia has been costly for the country. According to the International Monetary Fund, Ukraine’s GDP could shrink by 35% as a result of the war. The country’s international grain exports have been severely hampered, with a recent deal to restart exports…

The Conversation · Aug 2, 2022