The Latest Breaking News from European Union

DUP gives Liz Truss February deadline to fix Brexit protocol row

First minister Paul Givan says UK must take action if agreed position cannot be reached with EU by deadline

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022

‘Not just about Ukraine’: Why Romania is one of Kiev’s strongest supporters in Russia dispute

Some European nations have been criticised for their lack of support for Ukraine, but not Romania, which has its own security fears about any conflict with Russia

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Poland starts building metal wall on border with Belarus

Construction workers with heavy machinery are digging on Poland's border with Belarus as work has started on a wall intended to block migrants pushed by Belarus, in what the European Union calls a “hybrid attack,” from crossing illegally into EU territory

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Large investors drive up house prices in Europe’s cities, study finds

Housing is increasingly attractive asset for institutional investors due to near zero interest rates

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2022

Brexit checks mean lorry queues at Dover ‘only going to get longer’, says union

Unite says customs paperwork causing delays – despite government’s denial Brexit to blame

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

Israel, Cyprus, Greece power cable link secures EU funding

Cyprus’ energy minister says the European Union has earmarked 657 million euros ($736 million) for the construction of a 2,000-megawatt undersea electricity cable linking the power grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

EU streamlines Covid guidelines in attempt to ease travel between nations

Members say they can adopt the new approach because of a high vaccine uptake across the bloc and easy use of a QR code app

Wales Online · Jan 27, 2022

Israel, Cyprus, Greece Electricity Cable Link Gets EU Money

The European Union has earmarked 657 million euros ($736 million) for the construction of a a 2,000-megawatt undersea electricity cable that will link the power grids of Israel, Cyprus and Greece, Cypriot Energy Minister Natasa Pilides said Thursday. Pilides told reporters the funding is Cyprus’ largest-ever investment as well as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

EU launches WTO action against China over Lithuania dispute

The European Union says it's launched action against China at world trade’s governing body for discriminatory practices against Lithuania

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022

France's Macron Takes Own Path, Seeks Dialogue with Russia

There’s still room for diplomacy in the Ukrainian crisis. At least that’s the conviction of French President Emmanuel Macron, who continues to push for dialogue with Russia despite signs pointing to a potential war. His stance reflects France’s post-World War II tradition of carving its own geopolitical path, refusing to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022