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‘We must stand together’: European leaders warn Trump over Greenland threat

Trump’s refusal to rule out using military force, economic coercion to seize island causes disquiet, calls for unity.

Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025

EU needs to be ‘firm’ with Trump administration, says Martin

Irish deputy premier Micheal Martin said the European Union needs to be ‘firm’ with the US.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Meta’s changes to policing will lead to clash with EU and UK, say experts

Politicians criticise Mark Zuckerberg’s choice to scrap factcheckers, affecting Facebook, Instagram and Threads

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

Tesla Could Get $1 Billion From Its Rivals Thanks to New EU Regs

Strict new emissions regulations in Europe are now in effect, and automakers are struggling to find a way forward. In short, each company has a specific emissions target that must be met based on the total number of vehicles sold. A portion of new car sales, estimated at around 20…

Motor1 · Jan 8, 2025

Macron, Starmer join forces to tackle Musk 'interference' in European affairs

Paris and London have called out billionarie Elon Musk for alleged interference in European political debate and spreading of misinformation, with France urging a robust EU response to protect public discourse.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2025

France warns Trump over military threats to take control of Greenland

France warned the United States on Wednesday against threatening European Union sovereignty after president-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2025

UK ministers may lift BSE-era ban on animal remains in chicken and pig feed

Exclusive: England and Wales proposals expected to follow Scottish consultation amid fears British farmers are being undercut

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO

Kyiv says it will fill in should Budapest elect to join Russian-led blocs instead.

Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025

Can EU Stand Up To Belligerent Big Tech In New Trump Era?

Facing charges of "censorship" from both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, the EU will need its full legal arsenal -- and political will aplenty -- to stand up to US Big Tech once Donald Trump is back.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025

Ryanair sues ‘unruly’ passenger it says disrupted Dublin to Lanzarote flight

Airline seeking €15,000 in damages over ‘inexcusable’ behaviour it says forced plane to divert to Portugal

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025