The Latest Breaking News from European Union

UN, Haiti seek $2 billion to help in earthquake aftermath

The U.S., European Union and others have pledged $600 million in additional funds to help hundreds of thousands still struggling six months after a powerful earthquake struck Haiti's southern region

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

EU launches reset with Africa after pandemic disruption

The EU welcomed more than 40 African leaders to Brussels on Thursday in an effort to reassert its influence on a continent where China and Russia have made hefty investment inroads, and where many felt let down by Europe's COVID-19 vaccines rollout.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2022

Department upbeat on negotiations

The Trade Negotiations Department targets concluding the negotiation framework on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU this year and wrapping up FTA negotiations with Turkey and Pakistan.

Bangkok Post · Feb 16, 2022

Brexit benefits: What are the opportunities Keir Starmer and Jacob Rees-Mogg are talking about?

Here are the main Brexit benefits and opportunities, and whether they are real

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Sky reveals inflation-busting price increases for TV and broadband

Average customer faces increase of £43 a year while EU roaming charges of £2 a day to be introduced in May

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2022

India sets up control room to help nationals based in Ukraine

European Ambassadors in India attend solidarity event against ‘aggressive acts’

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022

Sky to increase broadband, mobile and TV prices in April amid rise in EU roaming charges

Sky and Sky Mobile are set to increase their prices for those with TV, phone and broadband packages by around five percent. But who is affected and can you leave if you're not happy?

Glasgow Live · Feb 16, 2022

EU may launch its own competitor to Elon Musk's Starlink

After plans were twice rejected, the European Commission approved plans for a system to compete with SpaceX and Amazon.

Input · Feb 16, 2022

AU-EU summit: what stands in the way of a deeper relationship

The triennial high-level summits between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) are often criticised as being photo opportunities without substance. Nevertheless, even photo opportunities are important. They show that European leaders are willing to receive their African counterparts on par with full honours.

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2022

Polish judicial reforms key to EU rule-of-law conditionality row

On February 16, the European Union's top court rejected a legal challenge by Poland and Hungary to a conditionality mechanism that would link EU funds for member states to respect for the rule of law. The Polish government stands by its controversial judicial reforms, despite criticism from local judges. On…

France 24 · Feb 16, 2022