The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Ukraine latest updates: UN says civilian death toll tops 5,000

Ukraine news from July 12: UN human rights office says 5,024 people killed in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began.

Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2022

Little known speeding law that many drivers don't know about

It came into effect last week and affects all new vehicles manufactured in the EU

Wales Online · Jul 11, 2022

Failure Of Stablecoins Could Have Catastrophic Broader Financial Implications: ECB

Given that the largest stablecoins serve a critical function for crypto-asset markets’ liquidity, the failure of one of the largest stablecoins could have wide-ranging implications for crypto-asset markets and in turn contagion effects on the financial system, according to the European Central Bank (ECB).

Benzinga · Jul 11, 2022

Italy’s Watchdog Warns TikTok over Alleged Breach of EU Privacy Rules

Italy's data protection authority has formally warned Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok about an alleged breach of existing European Union rules to safeguard user privacy, the watchdog said on Monday. TikTok had told users in recent weeks that it was going to deliver targeted advertising to them from July 13, without…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 11, 2022

EU seeks clarification from former EC vice-president over Uber revelations

EU executive responds following claims Neelie Kroes lobbied Dutch PM and others

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2022

Who is Penny Mordaunt and what is the Leader of the House of Commons' voting history?

Penny Mordaunt is currently the Leader of the House of the Commons but has previously been in competition for Tory leadership

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2022

Eric Cantona quoted by Uefa lawyers with ‘free for all’ Super League warning

The outcome of the case at the European Court of Justice could have wide implications for organised sport across the continent

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79

The European Union says it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots to people between the ages of 60 and 79 years and other vulnerable people

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

Hit by COVID-19, EU population shrinks for second year running - Eurostat

The European Union's population shrank for a second year running last year, the bloc's statistics office said on Monday, as the region reels from over two million deaths from the coronavirus.

Reuters · Jul 11, 2022

EU backs second COVID booster for over-60s, before variant-adapted vaccines are ready

European Union health agencies on Monday recommended a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60, as well as medically vulnerable people, amid a new rise in infections and hospitalisations across Europe.

Reuters · Jul 11, 2022