The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Gulf crisis reveals air passengers’ rights rules are unfit for purpose

Plane Talk: Middle East aviation shutdown has left millions stranded

The Independent UK · Mar 5

How Australia and NZ rules on plant milks differ from overseas, where cows make the only ‘milk’

Last month, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court determined that plant-based drink maker Oatly could not trademark the phrase “Post Milk Generation” – effectively banning the use of the word “milk” on their cartons.

The Conversation · Mar 5

Brazil's Congress ratifies EU-Mercosur trade deal

Brazil’s Senate unanimously ratified on Wednesday the free-trade deal between trade bloc Mercosur and the European Union, following same move by the country’s lower house and bringing the deal one step closer to implementation

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Democratic Iran is 'far from certain', Kallas says, warning of 'dangerous moment'

"The dream scenario would be a democratic Iran that poses no threat to its neighbours, but this outcome is far from certain," Kaja Kallas said.

Euronews · Mar 4

European Commission proposes ‘Buy EU’ plan to compete against China

Plan to create and preserve jobs in clean tech and low carbon sectors could include UK if there is reciprocal market access

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4

How the war in Iran is testing Europe’s US military base network

Differences among European allies over the war in Iran are focusing attention on the network of American military bases located across the continent, as Washington presses partners to allow their use for strikes that President Donald Trump says could last “another month or more”.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4

Europe's Labor Rules Are Holding It Back

As the U.S. loosens regulations for workers, the E.U. takes the opposite approach.

Reason · Mar 4

Eurozone unemployment unexpectedly falls to record low

The eurozone job market showed modest improvement in January 2026, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate falling to 6.1%, an all-time low.

Euronews · Mar 4

Pedro Sánchez defies Trump in biggest gamble yet as Madrid says no to war

As audacious as opportunistic, the Spanish PM clashes with Trump and revives the 'no to war' movement. Sánchez bets on a Villepin moment that can energize his progressive base and crown him leader of the left. But his strategy comes with risks attached from security to business.

Euronews · Mar 4

EU unveils 'Made in Europe' rules in bid to stem industrial decline

The European Union has unveiled new “Made in Europe” regulations to help bolster its manufacturers in the face of competition, including from China. While the bloc’s industry chief has heralded the move as a major shift in economic doctrine, it risks fuelling criticism from Beijing over perceived protectionism.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4