The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Three weeks of war in Ukraine

Russia invaded Ukraine in the early hours of February 24, setting off the worst conflict in Europe in decades.

Bangkok Post · Mar 16, 2022

Queen withdrew swords headed for Kremlin ahead of Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Royal Collection, along with the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds and other museums in Europe, have withdrawn items meant to be displayed in Moscow

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Austria says it wants to add more Russian oligarchs to EU sanctions list

Austria wants to add more oligarchs to the list of people under European Union sanctions because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Chancellor Karl Nehammer's office said on Wednesday, outlining its position on a fifth round of EU sanctions.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Portugal not able to ban Abramovich from entering country

Portugal will implement all sanctions decided at EU level against Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich but is not able to ban him from entering the country because he is a citizen, Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Did the European Medicines Agency say we should stop using Covid-19 boosters?

After a clip from a press conference was published online, questions were raised on social media about the European Medicines Agency's opinion on Covid-19 booster vaccines. Elements of the presser were taken out of context and the EMA's full message got lost in some of the posts. FRANCE 24's Georgina…

France 24 · Mar 16, 2022

Russia and Ukraine ‘close to agreeing’ on neutral status, says Sergei Lavrov

Foreign minister’s claim undermined by aggressive comments from Vladimir Putin

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022

Chelsea: New York Jets owner Woody Johnson and Todd Boehly consortium leading race to buy club before deadline

Three bidders are seen as serious contenders to buy Chelsea, with ­Americans leading the race to take control of the European champions.

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022

Dublin Airport 'jam packed' this morning with queues described as 'shambles' ahead of busiest weekend in years

One passenger said they spent the "best part of two hours queuing" and described it as "a bit of a nightmare"

Dublin Live · Mar 16, 2022

Swiss slap more sanctions on Russians in line with EU

Neutral Switzerland has adopted more European Union sanctions against Russian individuals and entities published on Tuesday in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, the government said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Mar 16, 2022

Leaders return safely to EU after visit to Kyiv amid attacks

The prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia have returned safely back to Poland after a visit to the embattled Ukrainian capital of Kyiv

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022