The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Portugal changes Covid entry rules in half-term boost for UK holidaymakers

Negative tests will no longer be required for "those who present the EU Covid Digital Certificate or other proof of vaccination"

Wales Online · Feb 4, 2022

France's Macron to meet Putin and Zelensky in separate talks next week

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on February 7 and the leader of Ukraine the next day to discuss the standoff between the two countries, hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader US-Russian negotiations over Ukraine.

France 24 · Feb 4, 2022

Macron hopes for rewards but faces risks in Moscow trip to see Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader U.S.-Russian negotiations over Ukraine, but risks embarrassment if he returns empty-handed.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022

EU envoy in Serbia-Kosovo talks optimistic of progress soon

The European Union envoy in talks on normalizing relations between Serbia and Kosovo says he is “rather optimistic” that the next top-level meeting in the stalled EU-facilitated negotiations would result in some progress

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Spain passes landmark labor reform, unlocking EU billions

The Spanish parliament has ratified by a single vote a landmark labor reform devised by the country’s Socialist-led coalition government

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

EU member states to sue Brussels for classifying fossil fuel gas and nuclear power as ‘green energy’

Controversial ‘taxonomy’ has caused anger in some countries

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Families face half-term holiday disruption as Europe toughens up Covid travel rules

Families may face disruption to their half-term holidays plans amid confusion over the implementation of Covid vaccination policy in the EU.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2022

Five new Scottish laws and rules coming into force this month that will impact everyone

New laws and rules are coming into force this month that will affect every household and road user in Scotland. The new Highway Code rules have been updated to prioritise pedestrian safety.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2022

Northern Ireland's first minister resigns over Brexit trade checks

Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan resigned in protest at post-Brexit trade rules on Thursday, a day after one of his pro-British colleagues attempted to halt some checks on goods, drawing anger from European Union member states.

France 24 · Feb 3, 2022

Explainer-What Northern Irish political turmoil means for Brexit deal

Northern Ireland's First Minister Paul Givan resigned on Thursday in protest at post-Brexit trade rules, a day after an attempt by one of his colleagues to halt some checks on goods arriving from Britain drew anger from the EU and Ireland.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2022