OPINION - Emmanuel Macron was once the darling of European politics. How far he has fallen Macron will want to look strong when Donald Trump comes to call. It’ll be tough Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024
Europe's Vega-C Rocket Launches Satellite Into Orbit After Delays Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana and put a satellite into orbit in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024
Voters believe UK should prioritise EU trade over the US, poll reveals Some 44% of Britons think Britain’s economic future lies with its closest neighbours in the EU, compared with 19% who favour the US. The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
Prioritise ties with EU over relationship with Trump, UK voters urge Starmer Poll comes days after Starmer rejected demands that he make a choice between a trade deal with the US and closer relations with the EU The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024
EU steps up monitoring of TikTok ahead of Romania vote The European Commission has said it's stepped up its monitoring of TikTok after receiving information about possible Russian interference in Romania's presidential election. Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2024
Georgian opposition leader dragged from HQ into police car Police dragged a Georgian opposition leader from his party office amid ongoing protests against the governing party’s decision to suspend negotiations on joining the European Union. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024
The EU Is Pushing For Stricter E-Scooter Safety Standards For many people around the world, electric scooters and other small e-mobility devices have changed their lives. Moving around the city has never been this easy. Simply charge up your little scoot, throw on your going-out clothes and maybe a backpack, and be on your merry way. No more queueing… RideApart · Dec 5, 2024
Serbia Accused Of Sabotaging Pipeline In Kosovo Kosovo accuses Serbia of sabotaging water supply pipeline, implicating Russia. Tensions persist in the Balkans. Top News · Dec 5, 2024
EU Steps Up Monitoring Of TikTok Ahead Of Romania Vote The European Commission on Thursday said it had stepped up its monitoring of TikTok, after receiving information about possible Russian interference in Romania's presidential election. International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024
Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good The Cairngorms national park has some of Scotland’s wildest rivers. The Spey, Dee and Tay are famous for salmon fishing. The mountain headwaters of these rivers have reliably provided cold, clean water and suitable rearing habitat for Atlantic salmon for thousands of years. These are among the least disturbed, most… The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024
EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a trade deal between the 27-nation EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a trans-Atlantic market of some 700 million people The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024
French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France? French legislators from both sides of the political spectrum voted to remove Barnier from power. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024
Exclusive: A wave of new pay transparency regulations is coming and 75% of US employers are unprepared New directives may change how companies analyze how pay equity gaps are measured and reported. Fortune · Dec 5, 2024
Von Der Leyen Heads To EU-Mercosur Summit For Trade Deal European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday her participation at a summit of South America's Mercosur bloc, saying a controversial free-trade deal between the EU and the group was within reach. International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024 Government will not ignite Brexit ‘battles of the past’, says minister Paymaster General Nick Thomas-Symonds ruled out a return to the single market, the customs union and freedom of movement.
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024 Georgian PM Vows To 'Eradicate' Opposition Amid Pro-EU Protests Georgia's prime minister vowed Thursday to "eradicate" the country's "liberal-fascist" opposition, escalating the government's bitter campaign against its rivals as mass pro-EU protests enter their second week.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2024 Georgian PM vows to 'eradicate' opposition amid pro-EU protests Georgia's prime minister vowed Thursday to "eradicate" the country's "liberal-fascist" opposition, escalating the government's bitter campaign against its rivals as mass pro-EU protests enter their second week.
Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024 Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders over crackdown on pro-EU protests President Zelenskyy targets the prime minister and other Georgian Dream figures for ‘handing the country over to Putin’.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024 Russia's Lavrov attends OSCE meeting in Malta in first visit to EU country since Ukraine invasion Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in Malta for the annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Malta in his first visit to a European Union nation since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024 Russia FM To Malta In First EU Trip Since Ukraine Invasion The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers were due to attend an OSCE summit in Malta on Thursday, with Sergei Lavrov making his first visit to an EU state since his country's 2022 invasion of its neighbour.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2024 Georgia opposition leader arrested as mass anti-government protests stretch into seventh night Nika Gvaramia among numerous other opposition members to be arrested on Wednesday as police raid homes and offices
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024 Russia FM Heads To Malta In First EU Trip Since Ukraine Invasion The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers will attend a summit in Malta on Thursday, with Sergei Lavrov making his first visit to an EU country since his country's 2022 invasion of its neighbour.
International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024 Presidential Vote Seen As Referendum On Romania's European Future Romania could elect its first far-right president on Sunday in a key vote for the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy delegation meets with Trump team – report Top Ukrainian presidential aide Andriy Yermak involved, sources tell Reuters; Sullivan calls on Trump to maintain defence production ramp-up. What we know on day 1,016
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Angela Merkel admits EU felt ‘abandoned’ by UK in Brexit referendum The former German chancellor also revealed she had no regrets over Russian gas deal and denial of Ukraine Nato membership