UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to curb illegal crossings Foreign ministers across Europe back narrower interpretation of human rights law The Independent UK · May 14
The Guardian view on life after Orbán: Péter Magyar’s fast start bodes well for Hungary and for Europe Editorial: The new government in Budapest has already made an impact in Brussels. At home, the new prime minister is so far doing and saying the right things The Guardian - UK · May 14
Let’s not deny the good work Labour has done. But Starmer is too timid for the radical remedies needed now Rejoining the EU, massive tax reform, scrapping the pension triple lock – a new leader must summon a sense of emergency and deal with the big issues, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · May 14
'Conversion therapy' is banned in eight EU countries – so why not the rest? A decision by the European Union not to pursue a bloc-wide ban on so-called "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQI+ people has divided campaigners and lawmakers. Brussels argues that a binding law could have taken up to 18 years to negotiate. Radio France Internationale · May 14
Poland makes history with first same-sex marriage registration following EU court ruling In November, the European Union’s highest court ordered Poland to register same-sex marriages that were entered into in other EU countries even if Polish law does not currently permit them. Euronews · May 14
"Super Mario" celebrated for defending the euro and European unity Former European Central Bank president Mario Draghi received the 2026 Charlemagne Prize on Thursday, 14 May, in Aachen, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to European unity and his leadership during the eurozone debt crisis of the 2010s. Euronews · May 14
Top Companies Supporting Global Business Expansion and Operations in 2026 Expanding a business across markets in 2026 requires more than just a strong product or service. Companies now rely on specialized platforms that help them manage operations, accept payments globally, and enter new regions with confidence. From consulting partners that simplify international setup to technology providers that streamline ordering systems… inkl · May 14
iOS 26.5 updates unlocks Apple Watch and AirPod features for third-party alternatives — but only if you live in the EU Apple is finally bringing Apple Watch and AirPod features to third-party wearables. TechRadar · May 14
Can European Citizens' Initiatives push Brussels to act and bring change? Anyone can shake up the EU Parliament's agenda. But the hurdles for the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) are high: one million signatures from at least seven countries. ECI ambassador Nino Kavelashvili explains to Euronews why she is campaigning for it anyway. Euronews · May 14
Greece says new biometric checks are active for non-EU travelers, but some could pass without scans Greece says a new biometric screening system at airports for non-European Union citizens is fully operational, rejecting reports of a formal summer exemption for British travelers The Independent UK · May 14
Polish capital makes history with the first same-sex marriage registration Warsaw has registered its first same-sex marriage, following court rulings requiring Poland to recognize such marriages registered abroad The Independent UK · May 14
Jaguar Land Rover annual profit falls 99% after US tariffs and cyber-attack take toll Britain’s largest carmaker says sales also hit by competition in China as it publishes financial results The Guardian - UK · May 14
Europe wants to dodge troublesome regions by building undersea cables beneath the Arctic The EU wants to avoid regions of instability by putting the internet under the Arctic. TechRadar · May 14
UK must seek closer trade ties with EU to reverse economic damage of Brexit, think tank warns Trade with Europe has ‘undershot ambition’, says Resolution Foundation The Independent UK · May 14
The Independent UK · May 14 EU reveals proposal to make train travel across Europe a lot simpler The single ticket system would give passengers more protection when using multiple operators
The Economic Times · May 14 India figures in EU's draft list for continued export of aquaculture products India has been reinstated on the European Union's draft list for aquaculture product exports, ensuring continued shipments beyond September 2026. This inclusion follows India's compliance with EU regulations on antimicrobial use in food-producing animals. The move is a significant boost for India's seafood export sector, highlighting the EU's confidence in…
Kiplinger · May 14 Why More U.S. Business Owners See a Second Passport as a Path to the Next Level Residency in a second country can expand a company's global mobility, deepen its hiring pool, diversify suppliers and establish alternative production sites.
Euronews · May 14 Tariffs, weak demand and climate confusion drag EU business investment rate to 11-year low It's the lowest point since 2015, with firms blaming geopolitical disruption, a disorderly market and regulation uncertainty. Hungary and Croatia buck the trend.
Euronews · May 14 Deepfake Meloni clips distort relations between Italy and Israel Several viral deepfake clips have spread online with misleading claims about Italy’s relationship with Israel.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 ‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh Impact of disruption from Iran war may be felt into 2027 even if strait of Hormuz reopens, says aviation body boss
Euronews · May 14 ‘The problem is not the antibiotics’: Animal welfare groups react angrily to Brazilian meat ban Inhumane farming is a bigger problem than antibiotics, experts say, after Brazil meat ban.
Euronews · May 14 It will be hard to survive if the EU does not speak with one voice, MEP tells Euronews The EU must realise that "it's difficult to survive" if it does not speak with one voice, Michael Bloss, a Greens MEP, tells Euronews. He made the comments off the back of US President Donald Trump visiting China to speak with President Xi Jinping about a raft of issues that…
Euronews · May 14 'Barbaric' LGBTQI+ conversion therapy akin to 'torture', EU commissioner tells Euronews The bloc must combat 'barbaric' and 'shameful' conversion therapies hurting Europe's LGBTQI+ communities, European Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib said in exclusive comments to Euronews.
Euronews · May 14 ‘We’re the two superpowers’ – so, where is Europe? As US President Donald Trump continues a closely-watched visit to Beijing to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping about trade and security, Europe is anxiously wondering how it will fit into what comes out.
The Guardian - UK · May 14 Labour is being destroyed by dithering: it should either do Brexit properly or rejoin the EU The UK has been suffering since going it alone, but Starmer’s noncommittal approach has made things worse. No wonder voters are angry, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott