The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Ukraine latest: Russia's threat over Kaliningrad, Merrick Garland visits, and Snake Island bombing in pictures

Russia threatens "serious" consequences for Lithuania over its blockage of a key rail line, a senior US official visits a border town and pictures show Ukraine's bombing of Snake Island. Here's your quick catch-up with what's going on in the war today.

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022

Finland’s armed forces chief says his country is prepared for a Russian attack and ready to fight – as it happened

This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022

After fractious debate, EU Parliament votes to back "biggest ever" carbon market overhaul

The European Parliament backed reforms to the EU carbon market on Wednesday, allaying fears of a delay to Europe's climate change policies after lawmakers had rejected the proposals in a first vote this month.

Reuters · Jun 22, 2022

Brexit is making cost of living crisis worse, new study claims

EU withdrawal fuelling higher import costs and costing British workers nearly £500 a year, says Resolution Foundation

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Europe and UK pour 17,000 tons of cooking oil into vehicles a day

Analysis finds 58% of rapeseed oil in Europe is burned for fuel despite soaring prices and climate impact

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

Dominic Raab denies assault on Human Rights Act is ‘racist’ and risks fresh Brexit clash

Exclusive: Deputy prime minister accuses critics of lacking ’common sense’ and inflating risk of clash

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

No 10 to set out sweeping plans to override power of human rights court

Proposal to replace Human Rights Act with bill of rights is effort to make government ‘untouchable’, say critics

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2022

International trade: Is it a help or a hindrance?

Leading economies have been afflicted with new problems over the past year. The United States is struggling with both supply-chain blockages and a critical shortage of baby formula. The European Union faces the threat of scarce energy supplies, owing to sanctions on Russian fossil-fuel exports. And almost all countries are…

Bangkok Post · Jun 21, 2022

Shock report shows true extent of Ireland's rise in cost of living

The data was published today and showed price levels here were 140% of the EU average

Irish Mirror · Jun 21, 2022

Costs as Spain, France, Greece and Portugal to charge UK tourists to enter

The scheme is set to come into effect in 2023

Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2022