The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Holiday chaos warning as jet fuel shortages threaten Europe flights

Holidaymakers are facing growing uncertainty over their summer plans amid fears of potential jet fuel shortages.

Evening Standard · Apr 11

Hungary Elections: There is hope that Peter Magyar can deliver a new beginning

What will Hungary’s elections bring? In an op-ed for Euronews, EU politician Valérie Hayer expresses hope that Péter Magyar could usher in a new political beginning, while warning that another term for Viktor Orbán risks cementing irreversible democratic backsliding.

Euronews · Apr 11

‘Border control nightmare’: Readers share their experiences of new EU entry-exit system

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has had mixed experiences of the EU entry–exit system – from long queues and confusing kiosk setups to smooth, hassle-free crossings and quick processing at some airports

The Independent UK · Apr 11

Airport council warns: Hormuz closure poses major fuel shortage risks

In a letter to the EU, the Airports Council International warned that if Hormuz does not reopen within three weeks, paraffin shortages in Europe will be critical.

Euronews · Apr 10

Trinidad’s prime minister escalates feud with Caribbean neighbors over US policy in the region

Trinidad's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is demanding the exit of CARICOM’s secretary-general Carla Barnett after her term ends in August

The Independent UK · Apr 10

I Don't Get Why Star Wars Keeps Rejecting One EU Character's Return, Despite Thrawn's Inclusion

This is strange.

Cinemablend · Apr 10

Lithuania and Azerbaijan expand business ties with focus on energy, trade and EU connectivity

Lithuania is strengthening economic and political ties with Azerbaijan through Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė’s visit to Baku, focusing on energy, trade and transport connectivity, and aiming to deepen cooperation within the EU framework.

Euronews · Apr 10

Airports warn of ‘systemic’ jet fuel shortage if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Airports Council International wrote a letter to the European commissioners for energy and transport and tourism.

Evening Standard · Apr 10

Orbán and Magyar trade accusations in last days of Hungary election campaign

Polls suggest lead for opposition candidate before vote on Sunday as both allege enlistment of foreign interference

The Guardian - UK · Apr 10

The UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled – making it one of the longest waits in the world

The UK government is planning to make it significantly harder for migrants to obtain permanent residence. If the proposals go ahead, the UK would become more restrictive than most other high-income democracies. In the case of refugees it would create a situation that is arguably without precedent among peer countries.

The Conversation · Apr 10