The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Pet passports for dogs, cats and ferrets to travel within UK ‘an outrage’

Critics view the move as further evidence of Northern Ireland still having to follow EU rules.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

As Vauxhall’s Luton factory faces closure, is the UK car industry dying again?

Vauxhall’s proposed closure of its Luton plant has been blamed on the government’s plan to force carmakers to build more electric vehicles

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Romania regulator calls for TikTok suspension amid vote interference fears

Far-right, pro-Moscow candidate Călin Georgescu came from 5% in polls to win presidential election’s first round

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Former chief EU negotiator joins calls for young Britons to be able to live and work in Europe

Keir Starmer has so far ruled out agreeing such a scheme, which would let under-30s live, study and work across the bloc

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

Von der Leyen calls for more EU defence spending after narrow election victory

European Commission president says average spending in Europe is 1.9% of GDP, while Russia’s is 9%

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Plastics lobbyists make up biggest group at vital UN treaty talks

Fossil fuel and chemical industry representatives outnumber those of the EU or host country South Korea

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Andy Zaltzman at Leicester Square Theatre review: the Taskmaster winner delivered topical laughs with a surreal ripple

4/5 This is intelligent, irreverent humour with a mocking edge so sharp you could cut a diamond with it

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

US economy ‘motoring along’ with 2.8% growth; coffee prices hit near-50 year high – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

France has the highest cannabis consumption in Europe. It’s high time to tax it

With the nation’s finances in a parlous state, decriminalisation could raise millions, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical

While sales of electric vehicles surge in China, the spread of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling in the United States and Europe as carmakers and governments struggle to meet years-old promises about affordability and charging stations

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024