Europe's Economic Challenges Amid French-German Political Paralysis Political instability in France and Germany poses challenges for Europe's economy, requiring urgent cohesive action. Top News · Dec 8, 2024
World Leaders React To Fall Of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad European leaders commend the fall of Assad's regime in Syria, emphasizing regional security and reconstruction efforts. Top News · Dec 8, 2024
Residents could be barred from UK due to eVisa confusion, say rights groups Home Office has postponed transition to digital visas but campaigners fear ongoing technical problems could cause travel chaos The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
Britain has never looked more exposed, adrift in the Atlantic in a world pulsing with perils Sir Keir Starmer is confronted with several stark strategic dilemmas and they won’t be resolved by wishful thinking The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
What determines whether a PM will sink or swim? Look to their chancellor In such a crucial double act, Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves must be on the same page over the EU The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
The Observer view: from South Korea to Romania, the young are battling to defend democracy With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
When your flight goes awry, it helps to be with a European airline The Man Who Pays His Way: Two long flights cancelled in less than a month is annoying – and expensive The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024
Jacques Audiard’s genre-bending Emilia Pérez wins best film at European Film Awards Musical also claims prizes for best director, screenplay, editing and best actress for Karla Sofía Gascón The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024
Starmer’s ‘historic’ trip to Cyprus overshadowed by fears for UK bases and Turkish Cypriot snub Keir Starmer is set to be the first UK prime minister to hold a bilateral meeting in Cyprus since Ted Heath 53 years ago but he will arrive with questions over the future of the UK’s bases on the island and tensions over the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
Playing political footsie with Trump 2.0 won’t cut it for Europe. It’s time to get tough The world must prepare for a US president who will be even more chaotic and less open to diplomacy and compromise than before The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024
Voices: Macron’s Notre-Dame reopening is an ode to history in a Europe with no clear future COMMENT: Despite Notre-Dame’s return as the spiritual centre of Paris, its reconstruction is a tribute to former glories rather than a sign that France or Europe is enjoying a renaissance, Mark Almond writes The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
Germany, France and Poland condemn use of force against protesters in Georgia The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Poland have strongly condemned “the disproportionate use of force" against peaceful protesters and the targeting of the opposition and media representatives in Georgia The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
Trump returns to world stage at Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the world stage on Saturday to join leaders for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, still a private citizen but already preparing to tackle a host of international crises. It's also an opportunity for France's beleaguered president to play the role of… Radio France Internationale · Dec 7, 2024
International Business Times · Dec 7, 2024 Dozens Arrested In Overnight Crackdown On Georgia Pro-EU Protests Georgian police said on Saturday they arrested dozens of people during a crackdown on pro-EU protesters who rallied Friday for a ninth consecutive day against the government decision to shelve talks on joining the bloc.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024 Europe may have to double its aid for Ukraine under Trump, diplomats fear Kyiv told to increase domestic arms production as its officials say they have enough support to fight through 2025
International Business Times · Dec 7, 2024 Romania Police Raid Houses Linked To Vote Probe: Prosecutors Romanian police raided houses on Saturday linked to a probe into alleged irregularities in the first-round presidential election win of far-right outsider Calin Georgescu, a day after the top court cancelled the imminent run-off.
Al Jazeera · Dec 7, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,017 Here are the key developments on the 1,017th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024 ‘Brexit problem’: UK tap water safety at risk after testing labs shut down Exclusive: EU countries will share laboratory capacity but UK rules mean products cannot be tested abroad
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024 Revealed: the business dealings of Royal Mail bidder Daniel Křetínský With the Czech billionaire on the verge of a £3.6bn takeover, the Guardian looks at his dealings in Russia and elsewhere
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 Rachel Reeves to meet with EU counterparts over Ukraine support The bloc faces pressure to bolster defence ahead of a second Trump presidency
International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024 Fresh Rallies In Georgia After PM Said 'Won Battle' With Pro-EU Protesters Thousands of defiant pro-EU protesters in Georgia staged a fresh rally Friday after the prime minister claimed victory in a "battle" against the opposition, amid a deepening post-electoral crisis.
Benzinga · Dec 6, 2024 Europe Says Thanks But We'll Do It Ourselves - Canada Leads In Raw Cannabis Exports, Not Oil While dried flower exports have flourished, the growth of Canada's cannabis extracts, including oils and vapes, has been more erratic.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024 Compromise is a dirty word in French politics – but it may be Emmanuel Macron’s only hope The president needs to find a new PM to stabilise France’s standing on the world stage, even if that means turning to the Socialists, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024 EU farmers plan protests as Von der Leyen approves Mercosur trade deal Deal objected to by France will, if ratified, cut tariffs on trade with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay