The Latest Breaking News from European Union

The people of Ukraine need our solidarity. But not just because they’re ‘like us’

The outpouring of sympathy and help for Ukrainian refugees has prompted debate about European attitudes to identity and ethnicity

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2022

Better data key in ambitious EU plan to eradicate homelessness by 2030

The European Union this week agreed a plan to eradicate homelessness by 2030. One of the main objectives is get a more accurate view of how many people are without fixed accommodation across the 27 member states and adapt policies accordingly.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 6, 2022

Russian War in World’s ‘Breadbasket’ Threatens Food Supply

The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the Black Sea region — known as the “breadbasket of the world.” Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 6, 2022

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

President Joe Biden has warned Kremlin-aligned oligarchs that the U.S. and its European allies are coming for their superyachts

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2022

As civilians leave, fortress Kyiv grimly prepares for Russian advance

Army and civilians build barricades to catch Russian saboteurs, even if they won’t stop tanks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2022

Russia calls on EU, NATO to stop arms supplies to Ukraine

Russia's foreign ministry called on European Union and NATO countries on Saturday to "stop pumping weapons" to Ukraine, the Russian RIA news agency said.

Reuters · Mar 5, 2022

Billionaire hands £250k to Tories despite living in Bahamas for 'more than a decade'

Theatre entrepreneur John Gore handed enough to the Tories to qualify for Boris Johnson's 'secret advisory board' in a single cash donation in December last year

Daily Mirror · Mar 5, 2022

My dread, as a European, about the war in Ukraine

No one will emerge safer out of the terrible situation in Ukraine – European wars have a tendency to escalate.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2022

Putin warns Western sanctions on Russia and no-fly zone would be akin to a declaration of war

Countries that have implemented economic sanctions include the UK, US and the European Union

Manchester Evening News · Mar 5, 2022

France to conduct fast-jet training flights over Bosnia

The European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia (EUFOR) said on Saturday that France would conduct fast-jet training flights over Bosnia in light of the deteriorating security situation internationally.

Reuters · Mar 5, 2022