The Latest Breaking News from European Union

US to uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan: Greer

The US has struck deals with ‌the EU and Japan that limit US ⁠tariffs on most EU or Japanese imports to a maximum of ​15 per cent.

AAP · Jun 4

A decade after Brexit, Britain needs a new relationship with Europe

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The Brexit arguments of 2016 belong to the past. The challenge now is to develop a realistic new partnership with Europe that strengthens Britain’s prosperity, security and influence

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Germany rejects EU request to scrap 'necessary' internal border controls

Ten EU countries currently enforce checks on their internal borders and seven of those say migration is the justification for keeping them in place.

Euronews · Jun 4

Exclusive: Inside the deal that lifted Hungary's veto on Ukraine's EU accession

In an exclusive account, Euronews reveals the intense back-and-forth that led Hungary to lift its two-year-long veto on Ukraine's EU accession.

Euronews · Jun 4

Nintendo Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries coming to the EU — console maker confirms it will comply with regulations set to take effect from 2027

The European Union's new directives for easily user-replaceable batteries will force Nintendo to update its Switch 2 console with a revised model. The law goes into effect from February 18, 2027, which means an updated Switch 2 that complies with these new regulations needs to come out before that deadline.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 4

Voices: ‘We are so polarised post-Brexit’: Readers on rebuilding Britain’s future in Europe

YOUR VIEWS: As The Independent launches Europe: The Way Back, readers remain split over Brexit’s legacy and Britain’s future in Europe, but agree the country still needs to confront the issue

The Independent UK · Jun 4

'No more shopping weekends': 11 European countries seek tougher Russian visa rules

Eleven European countries are pressing for tougher visa restrictions on Russian tourists, arguing that holiday travel while the war in Ukraine continues undermines EU solidarity, weakens pressure on Moscow and creates potential security risks.

Euronews · Jun 4

Hungary drops charges against organisers of banned Pride marches

Hungarian prosecutors said Thursday they had dropped charges against organisers of last year's Pride marches, citing a landmark ruling from the EU's top court.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 4

Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches

Armenia was once widely considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus, with the two nations maintaining deep political, economic and military ties. But ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7, Armenia is facing the deepest crisis in its relations with Moscow since it secured independence from the Soviet…

The Conversation · Jun 4

Ukraine war: air campaign intensifies as Russia and Ukraine trade massive drone and missile attacks

Over the past month, there has been a notable increase in the intensity of the air war in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Strikes in mid- and late-May and early June have been characterised by significantly larger numbers of drones and missiles deployed by Russia in single attacks, leading to more…

The Conversation · Jun 4