Former Brexit boss says Britain should rejoin EU after failed ‘heady promises’ Philip Rycroft said the British public was ‘falling out of love’ with Brexit The Independent UK · Apr 23
Ukraine needs full not symbolic membership in the EU, Zelenskyy says With a €90 billion loan for Kyiv unlocked and a new package of sanctions against Russia going ahead, attention is turning to Hungary’s long-standing veto on Ukraine’s EU accession. Euronews · Apr 23
Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt Russia has lost miles of land in Ukraine since 1 March according to expert reports The Independent UK · Apr 23
EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia Ursula von der Leyen hails ‘good news’ after Hungary’s lifting of vetoes allows leaders to sign off on agreements The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Why the European Union's wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine Ukraine has secured a crucial European Union loan to support the country's wartime efforts The Independent UK · Apr 23
'Made in Europe' law should be limited to geographically close countries, leading MEP says French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, who will lead negotiations on a “Made in Europe” law in the European Parliament, told Euronews the European preference proposed by the European Commission to counter foreign competition in the EU market extends to too many non-EU countries. Euronews · Apr 23
UK to pay for French officers to deport asylum seekers from war-torn countries Removal site in Dunkirk will hold people of 10 nationalities trying to reach UK in small boats under new £660m deal with French The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
What Are The Best Amazon SEO Agencies In Europe: Trusted Experts Winning Organic Visibility Battles Compare top Amazon SEO agencies in Europe. See who drives rankings, scales organic growth, and wins across EU marketplaces. inkl · Apr 23
EU leaders meet in Cyprus to talk Ukraine, Hormuz, energy and mutual defence One of the key issues at the summit will be Article 42.7 of the EU treaties, which provides mutual assistance in case of an armed attack. Member states want to develop a playbook to know how the article works in practice. Euronews · Apr 23
Ryanair customers will have to get to bag drop 20 minutes earlier from November Europe’s largest airline has made the change to accommodate long airport security and passport queues. Euronews · Apr 23
‘Turn short-term crisis measures into lasting reforms’: Experts on EU’s energy battle plan Green energy organisations have praised the proposals, but underline that they need to be supported with concrete, implementable reforms in order to be effective. Euronews · Apr 23
This new Microsoft 365 Copilot feature could throw your GDPR compliance into question — here's how to check, and how turn it off Microsoft wants to ease EU Copilot processing by having some data processed in the US, Canada, and Australia. TechRadar · Apr 23
EU pulls $2.4 million from Venice Biennale over Russia's return The Venice Biennale has lost 2-million-euro ($2.4 million) in funding due to its decision to allow Russia to participate in the 61st contemporary art show The Independent UK · Apr 23
Eighteen wolves found dead in Italian national park in suspected poisoning Criminal investigation under way after carcasses found across Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise national park within a week The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Euronews · Apr 23 US and Azerbaijan begin rollout of key projects after Trump peace deal The US and Azerbaijan have launched technical talks on the TRIPP corridor as global energy shocks push Baku's transit capabilities to the heart of Europe's gas supply debate.
MarketBeat · Apr 23 3 Undervalued European Tech Stocks to Buy After the Ceasefire The April 8 Iran ceasefire sparked a 5% surge in European tech, drawing attention to undervalued names like SAP, Spotify, and Prosus. Is it time to buy?
The Times of India · Apr 23 'Deadlock over': EU unlocks $105bn loan for Ukraine, slaps new sanctions on Russia In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through…
Barchart · Apr 23 Wheat Starting Thursday with a Bounce Wheat is showing 1 to 8 cent higher trade so far on Thursday morning. The wheat complex was lower across the three markets in the midweek session. Chicago SRW futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 2 to 5 ¾ cents. Open interest was down 6,033 contracts. KC HRW...
The Conversation · Apr 23 Why Sweden’s ban on fossil fuel production matters, despite not producing any itself – new research In 2022, Sweden took a rare step: the country banned all fossil fuel production.
Euronews · Apr 23 EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia but leaves maritime services ban on hold Due to Greece and Malta's concerns, the full ban on maritime services will be left on hold pending an agreement at the G7 level. The US, however, is going in the opposite direction by providing sanctions relief to Russia.
Euronews · Apr 23 EU approves €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts controversial veto The two-month-long impasse over the €90 billion for Ukraine came to an end on Thursday after Hungary lifted its contentious veto. Brussels says the first payment will be made "as soon as possible".
Euronews · Apr 23 Iran war effects on Europe: Is a recession already unfolding? The eurozone’s private sector slipped back into contraction in April, marking its weakest performance in nearly a year and a half since November 2024, as the war in Iran hit services and fuelled inflation.
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Brazil's VP Alckmin, a negotiator of the Mercosur-EU deal, sees it as relief in a turbulent world Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says the trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union offers some solace at a time when unilateral moves have dominated the geopolitical landscape
Euronews · Apr 23 EV sales spike nearly 50% in the EU in March amid Iran war energy fears EV growth in the EU is accelerating as Iran war disruption to the Strait of Hormuz tightens global oil and gas supplies, driving fuel price volatility.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 UK Allies Trigger 'Crisis Testing' Over Concerns US Commitment to NATO is Diminishing Under Donald Trump EU leaders meeting in Cyprus are quietly stress‑testing their mutual‑defence clause as doubts grow over how far the United States, under Donald Trump, can be relied on to uphold NATO commitments.