The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Roman Abramovich loses third attempt to overturn EU sanctions

A top EU court on Wednesday rejected Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s third attempt to overturn sanctions against him over the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9

EU's plan to gain independence from Russian energy faltering, auditors warn

A damning report from the European Court of Auditors identifies insufficient grid infrastructure and interconnectors across EU countries as major barriers to unlocking a fully integrated energy market.

Euronews · Sep 9

EU moves to curb Airbnb-style rentals to boost long-term housing

The EU has introduced a framework to support long-term rentals in tourist-heavy cities. Airbnb warns it creates regulatory uncertainty without improving long-term housing outcomes.

Euronews · Sep 9

European gas prices keep climbing as IEA calls for emergency reserves

With European gas prices hitting the highest since early 2023, the International Energy Agency says governments should consider strategic reserves, more flexible contracts and closer international cooperation to prepare for future natural gas shortages.

Euronews · Sep 9

What to do if your flight is cancelled? Rights explained amid Heathrow and Gatwick airport chaos

What rights do passengers have to claim compensation amid the lengthy delays and cancellations?

Evening Standard · Sep 9

EU unveils ‘buy European’ public procurement rules to counter China

Authorities and public bodies to be urged to buy goods and services from Europe, but without binding quotas

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

First Thing: Conflicting court rulings on Missouri map threaten November’s midterm election

The state can’t use new congressional districts under one court order – or its old ones under another. Plus, the architects in Europe turning urban spaces into areas of climate respite

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9

Pledges for action in Europe as PISA results show drop in child reading and maths skills

The OECD's latest PISA report, based on a standardised test taken by 15-year-olds, found that student performance across OECD countries reached a record low in maths and reading.

Euronews · Sep 9

Former PM Bayrou returns to court in long-running EU assistants case

Former French prime minister François Bayrou returns to court in Paris on Wednesday as an appeal opens into allegations that European Parliament funds were misused to pay staff working for his centrist MoDem party.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9

EU chiefs slam Serbia over Mladić funeral 'disgrace'

The presence of Serbian officials at the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladić was "deeply regrettable", EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9