The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Austria is set for a far-right chancellor. For the EU it’s the ‘new normal’

If Herbert Kickl becomes chancellor, Vienna will join list of disruptive member states, putting EU policies in peril

The Guardian - UK · Jan 17, 2025

Taiwan’s first execution in five years sparks outcry: ‘Shocking and cruel’

Amnesty International urges Taiwan’s government to immediately halt any plans to carry out further executions

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Former defence chief scores European diplomatic posting

General Angus Campbell will serve as Australia's next ambassador to Belgium, the European Union and NATO.

AAP · Jan 17, 2025

European Carmakers Warn Against EU-US Trade War

Europe's biggest automakers called on the European Union Thursday to avoid a "trade conflict" with the United States, days before Donald Trump officially returns as president.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025

‘TARIFFS all the way!!!’: EU mulls carrots and sticks to counter Trump on trade

Bloc may ward off incoming president’s threats by buying more US goods, or impose its own tariffs in retaliation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Syrians in Germany ask to be allowed to visit home and keep protected status

Refugee organisations say many want to ‘go and have a look’ after fall of Assad regime but fear losing asylum rights

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

Only grant Trump a UK state visit if he agrees to Ukraine summit, say Lib Dems

Ed Davey says incoming US president is ‘threat to peace and prosperity’ and relations with him must be transactional

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2025

EU's migration commissioner in Athens for talks on migration pact, returns policy

Magnus Brunner, the European Union’s new commissioner for migration and internal affairs, is in Athens to discuss the bloc's migration policies with Greece, which has long been one of the major entry points into the EU for migrants

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

UK should ‘only’ host Trump visit if he ‘delivers’ on Ukraine says Sir Ed Davey

The Liberal Democrat leader described the idea of a state visit as ‘leverage’ the UK would have over the president-elect.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Chinese Apps Including TikTok Hit By Privacy Complaints In Europe

Prominent Austria-based privacy campaign group NOYB (None of Your Business) said it has lodged six complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat and Xiaomi -- in its first such action against Chinese companies.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2025