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Von der Leyen warns Russia of gas pipeline sanctions over Ukraine

European Commission president says Nord Stream 2 ‘cannot be excluded’ from possible measures

The Guardian - UK

Portugal to drop testing requirement for vaccinated tourists

Visitors to be allowed in with proof of vaccination

The Independent UK

Lithuania’s resistance to Chinese pressure a test for US strategy

Little Lithuania — population less than 3 million — has been taking a trade battering from China, but it is becoming a test case on whether smaller countries can be persuaded to resist Beijing’s economic coercion.

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Portugal changes Covid entry rules in half-term boost for UK holidaymakers

Negative tests will no longer be required for "those who present the EU Covid Digital Certificate or other proof of vaccination"

Wales Online

France's Macron to meet Putin and Zelensky in separate talks next week

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on February 7 and the leader of Ukraine the next day to discuss the standoff between the two countries, hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader US-Russian negotiations over Ukraine.

France 24

Macron hopes for rewards but faces risks in Moscow trip to see Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader U.S.-Russian negotiations over Ukraine, but risks embarrassment if he returns empty-handed.

Reuters

Austria passes Covid vaccine mandate, but question marks linger over enforcement

Despite an EU-first law that imposes fines of up to 3,600 euros for adults refusing a jab, government accused of mixed messaging

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EU has 'robust' Russia sanctions ready if needed over Ukraine - von der Leyen

The European Union has prepared a "robust and comprehensive" package of sanctions to unleash on Russia if it continues its aggression towards Ukraine, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the Handeslblatt and Les Echos newspapers.

Reuters

Money Saving Expert warning for Brits travelling to Europe

Changes due to Brexit could impact anyone visiting European Union countries, as well as Switzerland

Liverpool Echo

Covid 'Brexit penalties' for Scottish arrivals in destinations such as France, Spain and Italy

Scottish travellers could face Covid restrictions that do not apply to EU residents.

Daily Record

EU envoy in Serbia-Kosovo talks optimistic of progress soon

The European Union envoy in talks on normalizing relations between Serbia and Kosovo says he is “rather optimistic” that the next top-level meeting in the stalled EU-facilitated negotiations would result in some progress

The Independent UK

Spain passes landmark labor reform, unlocking EU billions

The Spanish parliament has ratified by a single vote a landmark labor reform devised by the country’s Socialist-led coalition government

The Independent UK

EU member states to sue Brussels for classifying fossil fuel gas and nuclear power as ‘green energy’

Controversial ‘taxonomy’ has caused anger in some countries

The Independent UK

Families face half-term holiday disruption as Europe toughens up Covid travel rules

Families may face disruption to their half-term holidays plans amid confusion over the implementation of Covid vaccination policy in the EU.

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Edinburgh Live

Five new Scottish laws and rules coming into force this month that will impact everyone

New laws and rules are coming into force this month that will affect every household and road user in Scotland. The new Highway Code rules have been updated to prioritise pedestrian safety.

France 24

Northern Ireland's first minister resigns over Brexit trade checks

Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan resigned in protest at post-Brexit trade rules on Thursday, a day after one of his pro-British colleagues attempted to halt some checks on goods, drawing anger from European Union member states.

Reuters

Explainer-What Northern Irish political turmoil means for Brexit deal

Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan resigned on Thursday in protest at post-Brexit trade rules, a day after an attempt by one of his colleagues to halt some checks on goods arriving from Britain drew anger from the EU and Ireland.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland’s first minister quits over NI protocol row

London government calls for reinstatement of Paul Givan to prevent disruption

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The Independent UK

Border challenges in independent Scotland must not be downplayed – academics

A report warns Brexit means the border arrangements envisaged in the 2014 referendum will not be possible.

The Independent UK

EU lawmakers urge scrutiny of Egypt's human rights record

European parliamentarians have urged their governments and the United Nations to bring Egypt’s “devastating” human rights situation under more global scrutiny

Reuters

Scotland faces border checks with England if it rejoins the EU - think tank

Scotland will need checkpoints along its border with England for the first time in more than three centuries if it votes for independence and rejoins the European Union, according to a think tank report published on Thursday.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine crisis: How Europe may cope if Putin shuts off gas

Around 35 percent of the EU’s natural gas comes from Russia.

Reuters

Austria's upper house backs COVID vaccine mandate

Austria's upper house of parliament on Thursday passed a bill to make coronavirus vaccines compulsory for adults, bringing the European Union's first such sweeping vaccine mandate a step closer.

Reuters

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.

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