The Latest Breaking News from European Union

EU children's passport rules explained after Ryanair enforced non-existent rule

Travel and passport policies for Brits changed after Brexit - here's how to avoid getting caught out.

Daily Record · May 9, 2022

When is the Queen’s Speech? Everything you need to know as laws set out for the next year

New Brexit laws and plans to revive struggling high streets are expected in the Queen’s Speech on Tuesday

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

When do I need to renew my passport for travel to Europe?

Seeing headlines about passports expiring after Brexit? Here are the rules as stated by the European Union, not the UK government nor the airlines

The Independent UK · May 9, 2022

What are the Covid entry rules for travellers to European countries?

Most European countries have lifted travel restrictions — despite ongoing high infection numbers. DW Travel has compiled this overview of EU rules.

Bangkok Post · May 9, 2022

EU says ready to restart talks on N.Ireland protocol, envoy says

The European Union's envoy to Britain said the bloc was ready to restart talks on the Northern Ireland protocol after a pause due to recent elections but would not overhaul the arrangement that is central to post-Brexit trading rules.

Reuters · May 9, 2022

Shtayyeh Heads to Brussels to Attend Donors Committee Meeting

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh has led a delegation to the Belgian capital, Brussels, to participate in the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) scheduled to be held on Tuesday. The Prime Minister is set to hold a number of meetings with the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Parliament…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022

Queen’s speech: what bills to expect

Measures expected to be announced include schools, levelling up and Brexit freedoms bills

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

Sinn Féin’s victory won’t bring a united Ireland right away – but it’s getting closer

Brexit is helping to deliver the sense of an ending for Northern Ireland as we know it, says the Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2022

EU should seize Russian reserves to rebuild Ukraine, Borrell says -FT

The European Union should consider seizing frozen Russian foreign exchange reserves to help pay for the cost of rebuilding Ukraine after the war, the bloc's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said in an interview with the Financial Times.

Reuters · May 9, 2022

What will be in the Queen's Speech - and what won't be but SHOULD be in it

The Queen's Speech will be made as part of the state opening of Parliament on Tuesday, with a number of changes being put forward which will change the lives of millions of people

Daily Mirror · May 8, 2022