French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot says EU will not let Trump ‘attack its sovereign borders’ ‘We are a strong continent’, Barrot fiercely stated Wednesday The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025
Donald Trump warned by France against sending US military to seize Greenland French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the European Union would not ‘let other nations of the world attack its sovereign borders, whoever they are’ Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025
EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova Moscow blames Ukraine and Moldova for halting supplies; Chisinau suspects Russia seeks to influence upcoming election. Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2025
Labour hopes ‘new deal for farmers’ can reset relationship with industry Steve Reed to announce focus on making farming ‘more profitable and sustainable’ at Oxford Farming Conference The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Trump sympathises with Russian stance against Ukraine joining Nato President-elect says he understands Moscow’s feelings about having ‘somebody right on their doorstep’; Biden to announce weapons package. What we know on day 1,050 The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2025
US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’ The Guardian - US · Jan 7, 2025
Strasbourg court finds Greece guilty of ‘systematic’ pushback of asylum seekers In ‘potentially trailblazing’ decision, European court of human rights finds country engaging in illicit deportations The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the far-right provocateur whose ugly nationalism lives on The former MP never won power in France but his anti-immigration and anti-EU rhetoric laid the foundation for a populist revival across Europe The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
US Sanctions Top Hungary Minister Over 'Corruption' The United States announced sanctions against the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in corruption. International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025
US Sanctions Hungarian Official For Corruption Involvement U.S. sanctions Hungarian official Antal Rogán for corruption ties, sparking political tensions and signaling a shift in Hungary's relations with Russia. Top News · Jan 7, 2025
Pace Of German Emissions Cuts Slows In 2024: Study German greenhouse gas emissions fell again in 2024 but at a slower rate, due to lagging green investment by industry and households, according to a study published Tuesday. International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025
Ignore Musk, ignore the critics – you’ll feel the benefit of Labour’s policies in your pocket before long Despite the doom-mongers, the outlook for the economy, the NHS and vital services is good. Coming months should bear that out, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
Navigating GDPR Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses GDPR is one of the most comprehensive but challenging regulatory roadmaps and compliance requirements that organizations will have to address in 2024. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a worldwide privacy regulation established by the European Union to regulate how organizations collect, manage, and secure personal information. inkl · Jan 7, 2025
How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition? Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country’s frail transition. Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025
Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025 OPINION - Elon Musk, Tommy Robinson and the remarkable sight of Nigel Farage being played at his own game It would take a heart of stone not to laugh at Nigel Farage’s new Elon Musk problem. The Reform leader has made his career out of operating the very same right-wing ratchet that the Tesla boss is now cranking to drag Farage into difficult territory.
International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025 EU Rules Don't Prohibit Musk's German Far-right Chat On X Elon Musk's controversial plan for a live chat with a German extreme-right leader on X this week is allowed under European Union laws but will be scrutinised for potential violations of electoral interference rules, Brussels said on Monday.
Top News · Jan 6, 2025 Austria's Far Right Party Leader Meets President For Government Formation Austria faces political uncertainty as far-right Freedom Party may lead the government, impacting Europe's dynamics.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025 Tributes paid after former Greek PM Costas Simitis dies aged 88 Four days of mourning declared for death of Pasok party co-founder, the architect of country’s entry into euro
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025 UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025 Minister reveals alarming drop in British food exports to EU since Brexit Exclusive: Food sales to the EU have crashed by a fifth since Brexit, a minister has revealed, as Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to slash red tape for UK firms selling in Europe
RideApart · Jan 5, 2025 Dutch Government Apparently Hates EV Motorcycles, Slaps On Massive Tax Electric motorcycles were once considered by many as the shining beacon of the future of mobility. This was a few years ago, and the surge in demand during the pandemic era fueled innovation. It drove manufacturers to develop more and more electric offerings. But the sad reality is that the…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025 Giorgia Meloni meets Donald Trump in flying visit to Mar-a-Lago US president-elect praises Italian prime minister at Florida resort for ‘really taking Europe by storm’
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025 From Trump tariffs to AI: the big economic questions facing governments in 2025 The main issues confronting policymakers around the world seem particularly portentous this new year
TechRadar · Jan 5, 2025 Lenco launches 3 budget turntables all perfect for beginners – plus a light-up disco ball 'record stabilizer' It's a triple turntable treat for 2025 – plus a "chunky puck", because why not.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025 The UK does have a ‘special relationship’ – but it’s with Europe The government is only deceiving itself by trying to ‘make Brexit work’ and forlornly pursuing a trade deal with Trump