Burnham vows to ‘deepen relationship’ with EU as he hosts Ireland’s Martin Taoiseach Micheál Martin became the first international leader to visit No 10 North for talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Evening Standard · Sep 18
Canadians react to EU's ‘associate member’ proposal Canadians in Vancouver reacted to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s proposal for closer ties with the European Union, including possible “associate member” status. Euronews · Sep 18
Police fire shots in the air as thousands of migrants moved to new facility in Ceuta Migrants are being moved to a fifth temporary reception space set up to deal with the crisis, which began in late July when more than 70,000 people crossed into Ceuta from Morocco. Euronews · Sep 18
The Bayeux tapestry: how this medieval wonder was reinvented for modern times The Bayeux tapestry is back after a thousand years. Made in England at the end of the 11th century, the 70-metre masterpiece has returned for the first time in a blockbuster exhibition at the British Museum. The Conversation · Sep 18
Hyundai CEO: Chinese Cars Could Crush US Market Without Guardrails Jose Munoz argues Chinese brands could erode US margins like Europe unless tariffs and strict market-access rules stay firmly in place. Motor1 · Sep 18
From Madrid to Zagreb, Europe's autonomous vehicles are multiplying From Tesla's FSD rollout to driverless lorries connecting Lidl's warehouses, a wave of approvals across the EU shows regulators embracing autonomous mobility faster than expected — and the pace shows no sign of slowing. Euronews · Sep 18
'United States of Europe': Former French PM Calls for EU Powerhouse to Rival US and China Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has proposed a smaller European federation with deeper economic integration, common debt and a possible future role for Britain. International Business Times UK · Sep 18
Australian government breaks silence on EU 'associate member' pipe dream Hot on the heels of the European Union inviting Canada to become an associate member, potentially paving the way for other far-flung nations to join in a similar capacity, the Australian government has addressed its own prospects. Euronews · Sep 18
Burnham urged by opposition parties to follow Macron and act with more urgency on Russian threat – as it happened French president Emmanuel Macron earlier said he put measures in place to protect the country’s critical infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
John Healey to urge EU ministers to include UK in ‘Made in Europe’ trade scheme The Made in Europe scheme is designed to protect the continent’s manufacturing from global competition like China The Independent UK · Sep 18
Could the EU Kids Act unwittingly widen the transatlantic AI divide? Europe must prepare for the potential consequences of implementing further digital rules that could make it more difficult for smaller European developers to compete, warns an industry insider. Euronews · Sep 18
What is the EU’s ‘made in Europe’ plan – and will the UK be part of it? Chancellor John Healey will urge EU finance ministers in Dublin not to exclude British businesses from the bloc's "made in Europe" procurement plan. The EU initiative aims to protect continental manufacturing from competition, raising concerns for UK sectors such as car manufacturing and steel. Healey will advocate for closer ties… The Independent UK · Sep 18
Houthi rebel offensive fuels fears of escalation in the Middle East and Europe In this extraordinary and deeply worrying year for international security, some weeks nevertheless stand out as particularly momentous. The Conversation · Sep 18
Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK It’s something akin to a quiet earthquake: home nations jointly declaring their wish to be freed from English domination. A big move needs a big response, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Sep 18
Euronews · Sep 18 Energy crunch and inflationary fears loom over EU finance talks Hello, this is Mared Gwyn holding the newsletter pen in Brussels. This morning: Eurozone finance ministers gather amid mounting economic pressures, and EU ambassadors make another push to break the Russia sanctions deadlock.
Euronews · Sep 18 Europe Today: Canada welcomes EU's 'associate member' offer, but what next? Europe Today digests what Canada's new EU associate member status actually means, as EU finance ministers meet in Dublin over spiralling energy costs. Also on the show: Fresh reactions to the EU's new Kids Act, which aims to restrict social media and AI chatbots for children under 15.
Euronews · Sep 18 The EU and Canada are getting closer than ever. And the world is watching The EU's move to make Canada an "associate member" is being watched worldwide as a new model to attract other democracies in its orbit, but it risks alienating candidate countries and further straining ties with Washington.
Euronews · Sep 18 Analysis: Bruised by Trump, EU and Canada find solace in each other's arms The blossoming partnership between the European Union and Canada cannot be understood apart from the behaviour of the US president, who has assailed both sides with his punitive tariffs and annexationist threats.
Euronews · Sep 18 Expected years in retirement: For how long do Europeans receive their pensions? The expected years after retirement age differ widely across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at current retirement ages and how long Europeans can expect to receive their pension.
France 24 · Sep 18 Trump says 'major progress' made towards US military base in Poland US President Donald Trump said that Washington and Warsaw were making "major progress" towards establishing a US military base in Poland, potentially giving the United States a permanent military foothold on NATO's eastern flank even as his administration reviews its broader troop presence in Europe.
Evening Standard · Sep 17 PM meeting an opportunity to inject momentum into partnership – Taoiseach Andy Burnham will host Micheál Martin at No 10 North on Friday.
Evening Standard · Sep 17 Taoiseach to be first international leader to visit No 10 North Andy Burnham will host Irish leader Micheál Martin in Manchester to discuss boosting trade, security, and working with the EU.
France 24 · Sep 17 The Canada-EU partnership 'a classic win-win situation', economist says Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Economist at the European Policy Center, says that the partnership between Canada and the EU "is a classic win-win situation – Canada has many resources, has many of the economic strengths that the European Union lacks, the EU has a very…
Reason · Sep 17 Canada Is Moving Closer to Europe. Trump's Tariffs Help Explain Why. As Ottawa’s trade war with the U.S. worsens, Brussels proposes closer trade, security, and technology ties, including an unprecedented "associate member” status.
International Business Times UK · Sep 17 EU Kids Act Would Require Social Media Firms To Pay a Fee To Fund Enforcement Costs The European Commission has proposed charging certain online platforms to help fund supervision of new child safety rules, including age restrictions, parental controls and limits on harmful design features.