European Commission takes UK to court over EU citizens’ rights British government referred to European court of justice for alleged failure to protect rights of EU citizens in UK The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
EU to suspend visas for Georgian officials over the security crackdown on opposition protestors The European Union will impose visa restrictions on Georgian diplomats and government officials over the crackdown on opposition protesters demanding a rerun of October’s contested elections The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Ukraine calls for sanctions against Russia oil tankers over Black Sea spill Top adviser says vessels that sank and ran aground are part of aged fleet that will continue to cause large-scale damage The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
EU launches €10bn space programme to rival Musk’s Starlink UK not part of Iris2 project described as ‘a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
EU Sets Conditions For Lifting Sanctions On Syria EU outlines conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria, emphasizing peaceful political future and governance plan. Cautious optimism for Syria's future. Top News · Dec 16, 2024
Rival Football Fans Show Diversity Of Georgia's Pro-EU Protest Movement Supporters of rival football teams have come together alongside artists, intellectuals and the internally displaced in Tbilisi as Georgian protesters celebrate their diversity in the unity of their opposition to the government, which they accuse of authoritarian drift. International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024
EU Sanctions Russian Military Intelligence For 'Hybrid Attacks' The EU on Monday targeted Russian military intelligence agents with its first ever sanctions over so-called "hybrid" attacks aimed at destabilising Europe, including with disinformation, cyber strikes and arson. International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024
EU Imposes Fresh Sanctions On Russia-Linked Officials And Companies EU announces new sanctions targeting individuals and entities linked to Russia's war on Ukraine, including North Korean officials, Russian military units, ... Top News · Dec 16, 2024
EU launches two court cases against UK Government over post-Brexit actions THE European Commission has announced it will take the UK Government to court in two separate cases relating to its behaviour post-Brexit ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2024
EU sues UK over post-Brexit freedom of movement failures in blow to Starmer’s reset The European Commission referred the UK to the Court of Justice of the EU over shortcomings in how it has cooperated with the post-Brexit withdrawal agreement The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
‘No surrender squad to reverse Brexit has been set up’ – No 10 No 10 has acknowledged there is a team dealing with the future of EU-UK relations, amid media reports which claim it will row back on the Brexit vote. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet The European Union has imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
EU seeks assurances from Syria's new leaders in exchange for dropping sanctions European Union nations have set out conditions for lifting sanctions on Syria The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Ireland will not be silenced by Israel over criticism of Gaza war, taoiseach says Simon Harris accuses Benjamin Netanyahu of using decision to close embassy as ‘diplomacy of distraction’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 Germany set for snap elections after vote of no confidence in Chancellor Olaf Scholz – as it happened Chancellor triggered path to elections, due to take place on 23 February, by firing finance minister Christian Lindner
Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024 Israel strikes missile depots, air defences in Syria’s Tartous region While Israel continues blitz on sites in Syria, new administration in Damascus forges ahead with international outreach.
International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024 EU Sending Envoy To Talk To Syria's New Leaders The EU's envoy to Syria headed to Damascus Monday to hold talks with the country's new Islamist rulers, just over a week after president Bashar al-Assad's ouster ended decades of brutal rule and civil war.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 Can Macron’s new PM unite France’s moderates? Marine Le Pen looms if he fails François Bayrou faces the same budgetary headache as Michel Barnier – but the parliamentary equation has changed, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2024 German Chancellor Scholz loses no confidence vote ahead of February elections German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in parliament, paving the way for an early general election on 23 February. Scholz had been expected to lose the vote after his three-way coalition fell apart last month.
Motor1 · Dec 16, 2024 Audi Makes 'Painful' Decision to Close a Factory While Volkswagen Group is still considering whether to close factories in Germany, Audi has taken this drastic decision in Belgium. The factory in Brussels will close up shop at the end of February. Consequently, the Q8 E-Tron and Q8 E-Tron Sportback are being wiped out from the lineup. Due to…
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024 Hundreds feared dead as Cyclone Chido devastates French island of Mayotte Witnesses tell of ‘apocalyptic scenes’ after worst storm to hit the Indian Ocean territory in almost a century
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024 Starmer’s government hails joining CPTPP – two years after he said impact would be ‘very small’ Sir Keir’s business secretary said the agreement would ‘boost trade and create opportunities for UK companies abroad’
The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2024 Antony Blinken confirms ‘direct’ US contact with Syria’s rebel rulers HTS US, Turkey, EU and Arab envoys meeting in Jordan call for ‘inclusive and non-sectarian’ government after Islamist group ousted Bashar al-Assad’s regime
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2024 Why the Franco-German engine that powered the EU is currently kaput Beset by political crises and economic turmoil, the bloc’s two biggest countries are both at a crossroads
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024 Activists release images of foxes at Finnish fur farms to push EU to ban the trade Finnish advocacy group Oikeutta Elaimille, or Justice for Animals, and Humane Society International have released images taken from an “undercover investigation” at three fur farms in western Finland in late October to highlight the behind-the-scenes realities of the trade