The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Russia Expels European Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move

Twenty-seven Spanish diplomats must leave Russia within a week, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. Spain said in April it would expel some 25 Russian diplomats and embassy staff from Madrid, joining other European Union countries that have ordered Russian officials to leave. Russia's decision to expel Italian diplomats is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 18, 2022

EU rushes out $300 billion roadmap to ditch Russian energy

The European Union’s executive arm is moving to jump-start plans for the EU to abandon Russian energy amid the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Liz Truss promises ‘legal statement’ soon on plan to override protocol, as she insists UK not breaking law

Foreign secretary insists radical move is legal and will make things ‘better for everyone’

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Austria's neutral status here to stay, foreign minister says

The foreign minister of Austria said his country would retain its neutral status even as EU allies Sweden and Finland overhauled decades-long foreign policy stances to apply for NATO membership in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · May 18, 2022

Truss insists move to scrap parts of post-Brexit deal cannot be delayed

The EU has threatened to retaliate if the UK proceeds with new legislation overwriting sections of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Edinburgh Airport: How long do you need on your passport to travel to Spain?

Spain passport rules for Brits explained as new requirements after Brexit have left some holidaymakers confused - Scots are currently travelling in their thousands to Seville for the Europa League final

Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2022

Don’t press the nuclear button on Northern Ireland protocol, warns EU

The European Union warned Britain on Wednesday not to “press the nuclear button” by passing legislation which would override the contentious post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2022

Rules Irish holidaymakers need to know before travelling to Canary Islands, Lanzarote and Tenerife

It's important to note what travel requirements are currently in place so you don't get caught out last minute

Dublin Live · May 18, 2022

Orbán and US right to bond at Cpac in Hungary over ‘great replacement’ ideology

American far right has long embraced Hungary’s prime minister, who speaks of Europe’s ‘suicidal’ immigration policies

The Guardian - US · May 18, 2022

U.N. chief expected to disclose talks on Ukraine grain exports - U.N. officials

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres is expected to publicly disclose on Wednesday that he is in talks with Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, the United States and the European Union aimed at restoring Ukraine grain shipments and reviving fertilizer exports from Russia and Belarus, U.N. officials said.

Reuters · May 18, 2022