The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Work on independent Scotland joining the EU 'starts now'

“THE work starts now” for joining the EU as an independent nation, according to University of St Andrews professor Stephen Gethins.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2022

‘There’s no quick fix’: Brexit could spark potato shortage in Ireland, experts warn

‘It will be a big issue unless something is done with the seed industry,’ grower warns

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022

EU Agrees Gradual Russian Oil Embargo, Gives Hungary Exemptions

European Union leaders have agreed an embargo on Russian crude oil imports that will take full effect by the end of the year, but Hungary and two other landlocked Central European states secured exemptions for the pipeline imports they rely on. The ban, agreed overnight after weeks of wrangling, aims…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 31, 2022

Denmark to vote on overturning 30 years of EU defence reticence

Danish voters will on Wednesday decide whether to join the European Union's defence policy, potentially becoming the final hold-out in the bloc to sign up as Russia's invasion of Ukraine forces countries to radically reassess their security.

Reuters · May 31, 2022

Tui, Jet2, Easyjet British Airways: What to do if your flight is cancelled and how to get compensation

There have been a number of flights cancelled in the last few days

Nottingham Post · May 31, 2022

Tech & Science Daily: Russia oil ban in latest Ukraine war sanctions

The European Union has agreed to block 90 per cent of Russian oil imports by 2023 - but only what’s tankered by sea and not the product coming via pipelines.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2022

France's Macron says "not excluding anything" about additional EU sanctions against Russia going forward

French President Emmanuel Macron said that following a sixth European Union package of sanctions against Russia nothing could be ruled out in terms of additional sanctions in the coming weeks.

Reuters · May 31, 2022

Russia cuts gas supplies to Netherlands and firms in Denmark and Germany

Gazprom turns off the taps after EU move to embargo most Russian oil imports and companies miss deadline to pay in roubles

The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2022

Brit sex tourist who strangled Thai woman and stuffed corpse in suitcase jailed

The naked body of Laxami Manochat, 31, was stuffed into a suitcase along with her black stilettos, pink thong and black dress and dumped in a river 95 miles away from Bangkok a few dats before she was founf on November 9 in 2014

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2022

Hungary's Orban wins exemption in EU Russian oil embargo

Hungary’s divisive leader has once again got his own way with the European Union

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022