The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Polish President submits bill in move to end rule of law row with EU

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Thursday submitted legislation to dismantle a controversial disciplinary chamber for judges, hoping it would allow the government to end a dispute over the rule of law with Brussels and unblock European Union funding.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022

Butcher shortage leaves pigs stuck on farms

Sausage maker Cranswick wants the government to let more food industry staff come to the UK from the EU and beyond

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2022

Turkey: 19 Migrants Now Found Dead at Border with Greece

Turkish authorities on Thursday found seven more dead bodies near Turkey’s border with Greece, raising to 19 the number of migrants who have frozen to death at the frontier. Turkey has blamed Greece for the deaths, accusing Greek border guards of illegally pushing the migrants back over the frontier.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2022

Rights court points to 'systemic dysfunction' in Polish judges' appointments

The European Court of Human Rights pointed on Thursday to a "systemic dysfunction in judicial appointments procedure in Poland", ruling that a company had been denied its right to a proper hearing due to how judges were appointed.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022

EU nations impose "Brexit penalties" on UK arrivals, including France, Spain and Italy

Families heading on ski trip getaways or winter sun breaks face Covid travel restrictions not imposed on EU citizens travelling within the bloc

Wales Online · Feb 3, 2022

N.Ireland first minister may quit as EU warns Britain over Brexit checks

Northern Ireland's first minister intends to resign later on Thursday in protest at post-Brexit trade rules, the BBC reported as the European Union warned Britain that it would breach international law if it lets Belfast halt some checks on goods.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022

Holidaymakers issued with urgent travel health advice ahead of overseas getaways

UK citizens are reminded that reciprocal health cover arrangements have changed with the end of the European Health Insurance Card

Wales Online · Feb 3, 2022

Europe's central bank faces challenges from record inflation

The European Central Bank is facing record inflation as it meets Thursday

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

EU nations debating borders, migration policies

European Union interior ministers are debating ways to beef up the 27-nation bloc’s borders including by erecting walls or fences

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Ask me anything: Simon Calder answers your questions as travel rules change across Europe

As EU countries introduce ‘expiration dates’ for vaccination certificates, The Independent’s travel correspondent tackles your most pressing queries

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022