The Latest Breaking News from European Union

SEC Proposes Opening U.S. Futures Trading to European Union Debt

The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing a regulatory change that could make it easier for U.S. market participants to trade futures contracts tied to debt issued by the European Union.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 3

Why the world can’t agree how to tackle drought

Delegates from 196 nations plus EU officials have met in Mongolia to discuss how best to tackle drought and desertification.

The Conversation · Sep 3

Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach

Pedro Sánchez continues to defend Rabat after police report claiming border forces helped 70,000 cross border

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Germany Took Diplomatic Measures Against Russia Over An Attempted Act Of Sabotage. Moscow Is Retaliating.

Russia will shut down cultural centers belonging to Germany's Goethe-Institut in different cities in the country.

International Business Times · Sep 3

Red Cross targeted in viral fake Ceuta crisis posts

A series of social media posts has attacked the Red Cross for how it handled the Ceuta crisis, with some claiming it has helped to transport Moroccan men to the Spanish mainland, and others alleging it chose to help migrants over Spaniards. The Cube investigates.

Euronews · Sep 3

British, French leaders hold talks on migrants and EU relations

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first official talks on Thursday, with migrant boats, Ukraine and British-EU relations high on the agenda.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 3

Brussels to open door to curbing Airbnb and second homes in bid to ease housing burden

As housing prices become increasingly unsustainable in Europe, the European Commission plans to clarify when and how national authorities can restrict short-term rentals in areas under pressure, according to a document seen by Euronews.

Euronews · Sep 3

EU lawmakers demand Brussels force Meta to 'protect' European children

European Union lawmakers have demanded that the bloc's executive compel Meta to change the "addictive" design of its platforms in Europe, as the giant has promised to do in some US states, according to a letter seen by the French news agency AFP on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 3

Denmark's intelligence agency warns Russia 'actively' preparing acts of sabotage

Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilising European nations.

Euronews · Sep 3

Putin's autocratic regime not enough to freeze assets of Russia-linked companies, EU's court rules

Autocratic rule alone is not enough to freeze the assets of Russia-linked firms, the EU's top court has said in an influential ruling on Thursday. National authorities need solid, objective proof of actual control.

Euronews · Sep 3