The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Switzerland to vote on unprecedented proposal to cap population at 10 million by 2050

Swiss ministers fear an initiative to cap Switzerland’s population could harm the country

The Independent UK · Jun 13

Hungary’s missing €3.5 billion – and the move to investigate Orban’s inner circle

IN FOCUS: Viktor Orban’s popularity is still in freefall even after his landslide election loss in April. But as further corruption allegations emerge in a mysterious case of a missing €3bn, his legacy may be dead and buried. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK · Jun 13

The passion and resurrection of Kaja Kallas

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo reports on the week from hell for the EU’s top diplomat and her plan to salvage the European diplomatic service, plus Pope Leo’s apostolic journey in Spain and the Eurogroup meeting in Luxembourg.

Euronews · Jun 13

‘Fast-track’ regulation could expose Britons to harmful chemicals, say campaigners

Exclusive: Fighting Dirty taking legal action against government over proposal it says could import weaker standards

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13

EU countries agree to maintain compensation paid to passengers for flight delays

EU member states have agreed to maintain the current three-hour flight delay threshold for passenger compensation, rejecting a proposal to extend it to four hours. They also aim to enhance transparency by requiring airlines to include carry-on bag fees in basic ticket prices, with options for discounts if consumers opt…

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy boosts army wages and seeks foreign recruits to counter manpower shortage

Frontline soldiers to get better salaries and revised fixed-term contracts; Putin reacts to Ukraine’s increasing drone strikes. What we know on day 1,571

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13

Ukraine's EU accession bid gains traction as Hungary lifts veto

The European Union will resume membership negotiations with Ukraine on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted a long-standing veto imposed by former prime minister Viktor Orban. EU leaders said all member states had agreed to open the first phase of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, marking a fresh show…

France 24 · Jun 12

European Commission seeks further answers over Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale

The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, saying issues raised earlier remain unresolved and giving it 30 days to respond.

Euronews · Jun 12

Kosovo's 'Groundhog Day' politics

Right now, the path the EU and NATO faces another set back. There's been no functioning government, despite three elections in less in 16 months.

France 24 · Jun 12

Starmer and Martin discuss functioning of Common Travel Area

The two leaders spoke on the phone on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jun 12