The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Ukraine war fails to nudge neutral Switzerland closer to NATO

While Finland and Sweden appear keen on membership, there is little support for joining the alliance in Bern.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022

TUI, Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet passport advice for passengers ahead of summer holidays

The passport office is currently experiencing significant processing issues

Manchester Evening News · Apr 29, 2022

Russia's weaponization of natural gas could backfire by destroying demand for it

In December 2006, The Economist magazine published a cover drawing of Russian president Vladimir Putin, dressed like a 1930s gangster in a dark suit and fedora hat, under the headline “Don’t Mess with Russia.” Putin held a gasoline nozzle, gripping it like a machine gun. The target presumably was Europe,…

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2022

OLD The destinations that have scrapped all travel restrictions – regardless of vaccination status

More than a dozen destinations have ended all Covid-related travel rules

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Desperate holidaymakers travelling hours to queue for new passports

There are huge delays as many put off applying for a new passport during the pandemic

Manchester Evening News · Apr 29, 2022

Switzerland travel rules: Country scraps Covid entry restrictions from 2 May

Trips to this Alpine country are about to get much easier

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Eurozone inflation hits new high as growth slows amid Ukraine war

Ukraine war takes toll on European economies using the euro as inflation reaches record levels and output weakens.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022

Head of EU border agency offers to resign, source says after accusations of rights abuse

The head of the European Union's border agency Frontex, Fabrice Leggeri, has offered to resign, a source told Reuters on Friday, after accusations the body mistreated migrants on the external frontiers of the bloc.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

Egypt Speaks on Behalf of 108 Countries at UN to Ensure Peacebuilding Financing

Egypt has delivered a joint cross-regional statement on behalf of 108 countries at the high-level UN General Assembly meeting to consider options for ensuring sustainable Peacebuilding Financing on Wednesday. Egypt represented all countries of the African group and the European Union member states, as well as a number of Asian,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022

Inflation Hits Record High of 7.5% in Countries Using Euro

Inflation hit a new record for the 19 countries that use the euro as skyrocketing fuel prices boosted by the war in Ukraine add new burdens to household finances and weigh on a slowing economic recovery from the latest outbreaks of COVID-19. Annual inflation hit 7.5% for April, the highest…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2022