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Algeria’s Suspension of Trade with Spain Could Violate EU Trade Law, Top EU Officials

Algeria’s decision to block trade with Spain following a diplomatic row over Western Sahara could be a violation of European Union trade law, two senior EU officials said on Friday. “The European Union is ready to stand up against any type of coercive measures applied against an EU Member State,”…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022

EU's von der Leyen tells Zelenskiy opinion on membership ready next week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv that the EU executive's opinion on Ukraine's request to join the European Union would be ready by the end of next week.

Reuters · Jun 11, 2022

Spain Mulls Submitting a Complaint to the EU Against Algeria

The Spanish government is considering filing a complaint with the European Union against Algeria after the latter decided to suspend a friendship treaty. An official Spanish source said that the suspension could violate the agreement signed in 2005 between the southern Mediterranean countries and the European community. Algeria was angered…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 11, 2022

France in No Mood to Make Concessions to Russia, Presidency Says

France is unwilling to make concessions to Russia and wants Ukraine to win the war against Moscow's invading forces with its territorial integrity restored, a French presidential official said on Friday, as Paris seeks to assuage concerns over its stance in the conflict. President Emmanuel Macron has been criticized by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 10, 2022

Labour promises to ‘scrap’ PM’s protocol override law, as rebel Tories vow to block bill

Keir Starmer says Labour government would repeal legislation if passed, while senior Conservatives reveal ‘unease’ over legal position

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Smashing the glass ceiling: EU bill calls for 40% quota for women on boards

In what is set to be a landmark agreement for gender equality, the EU is to vote on legislation where companies will face mandatory quotas to ensure women have at least 40 percent of seats on corporate boards. Annette Young talks to Carlien Scheele from the European Institute for Gender…

France 24 · Jun 10, 2022

Hungary accused of discrimination for discount fuel policy

A spokesperson for the European Union’s executive arm says Hungary is discriminating against citizens of other EU countries by offering discounted fuel to drivers of vehicles with Hungarian license plates

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Boris Johnson's Brexit has cost UK economy 'more than £30 billion', report says

The SNP have slammed the Tories' Brexit “obsession” as the economic impact of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has been…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2022

Even the Murdoch press is now waking up to the truth: Brexit was an act of self-harm

When the most anti-EU newspapers are pointing to the policy’s inevitable failures, it’s time our government admitted the truth, says former Conservative deputy prime minister Michael Heseltine

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022

Home Office urged to waive £18k visa fees for Ukrainian orchestra set to perform at BBC Proms

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, comprised of refugees and top musicians, face a struggle to raise funds despite playing in Europe for free

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022