The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Future peace negotiations a ‘challenge’ after Bucha killings, says Zelensky

EU and US set to announce more sanctions against Russia over massacre

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Using lies and disinformation, Putin and his team have been building the case for a Ukraine invasion for 14 years

As the invasion of Ukraine began in late February 2022, President Vladimir Putin offered several justifications for why Russia had no other option.

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2022

People are not waking up thinking about Irish unity – Michelle O’Neill

The Sinn Fein Stormont leader said the day would come when people voted on reunification but she said her present focus was the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Top EU court says phone data cannot be held 'indiscriminately'

The European Union's top court ruled on Tuesday that national authorities cannot retain phone data in a "general and indiscriminate" manner, but could use specific information to tackle some very serious crime.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022

Germany: We want to reduce Moldova's reliance on Russia

Germany and partners including the European Union, France and Romania, will explore ways of reducing Moldova's exposure to Russia, the neighbour on which Europe's poorest country relies for energy supplies, Germany's foreign minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022

Denmark Expels 15 Russian Diplomats; Moscow to Retaliate

Denmark said on Tuesday it would expel 15 Russian diplomats, in line with steps taken by other European Union countries, after reports of mass graves being found and of civilian killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. "This is another example of brutality, cruelty and war crimes, which apparently have…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2022

EU's von der Leyen and Borrell to meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv -spokesman

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell will travel to Kyiv this week for a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, an EU spokesman said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022

Data retention used in Graham Dwyer murder case breached EU law, court rules

Graham Dwyer was convicted of the murder of childcare worker Elaine O’Hara.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Graham Dwyer privacy case sees EU court rule in favour of convicted murderer

Mobile phone data was used prominently by the prosecution in Dwyer's trial for the murder of Elaine O'Hara

Dublin Live · Apr 5, 2022

Travel Northern Ireland: Blow to holidaymakers as Spain refuses to lift entry rules before Easter

Spanish authorities announced in recent days that they would be extending the restrictions that were introduced in response to Covid-19

Belfast Live · Apr 5, 2022