The Latest Breaking News from European Union

UK house prices hit record high but slowdown looms; eurozone bond yields rise – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022

Kremlin expects 'no decisive breakthrough’ from Macron-Putin talks

Russia does not envisage any decisive breakthroughs from Monday's talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, but expects Macron will propose ways to ease tensions in Europe, the Kremlin said. The Ukraine crisis is set to dominate the dialogue.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2022

European Union's energy policy recognizes value of nuclear power

This could be a sign that a path has been clarified for Europe to return to nuclear power. Japan should refer to the move as an effective means of both maintaining a stable supply of electricity and achieving decarbonization.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 7, 2022

Benefits of protocol to Northern Ireland not being recognised, Martin says

The Irish premier noted that unionist leaders have not called for an end to access to the EU’s single market, which is facilitated by the protocol.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022

Xi Meets Poland, Pakistan Leaders in Olympic Diplomacy

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Sunday with leaders from Poland and Pakistan in a flurry of diplomacy on the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Xi told President Andrzej Duda that China seeks to further improve ties with Poland, whose warm relationship with Beijing has not sat well with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022

Spain holidays: Major changes for Irish tourists heading abroad as new rules come into force

Some crucial changes have been made in recent days

Irish Mirror · Feb 6, 2022

Switzerland aims for new EU talks on improving troubled ties

Swiss President Ignazio Cassis wants to thaw frosty ties with the European Union by seeking a new package of bilateral agreements and believes his country must move closer to the bloc, he told the SonntagsZeitung newspaper.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2022

Covid news: Chinese city of Baise ‘sealed off’ after Omicron outbreak; Papua New Guinea PM tests positive – as it happened

City in Guangxi, with population of 3.7 million, reportedly under lockdown; James Marape tests positive on arrival at Winter Olympics

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022

Bucket, spade and a pile of red tape: UK travellers warned about Covid rule traps

Tourists who had their jabs more than 270 days ago need a booster to enter France, Spain and Denmark

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022

The Observer view on Britain’s growing cost of living crisis

While the Tories feud over Boris Johnson, the country edges deeper into an economic mire that will cause hardship for thousands

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022