Ireland’s election: the parties, the voting, the issues and the likely result Fine Gael is seeking an unprecedented fourth successive term in office and could well achieve it on 29 November The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024
Greece faces general strike as workers protest cost of living squeeze Unions demand ‘dignified wages’ as unequal recovery from debt crisis has left many struggling with higher costs The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024
Strike At French Cognac Maker Hennessy Over Measures In China Spat Hundreds of employees of French cognac maker Hennessy, part of the LVMH group luxury empire, went on strike on Tuesday to protest measures the brand plans to employ to circumvent Chinese tariffs imposed in a spat with the EU. International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024
Almost every musician has suffered from Brexit ‘hell’, industry warns in plea to Keir Starmer Brexit has been ‘a catastrophe’ for the industry, with nine in 10 artists facing a hit to their earnings, UK Music’s annual economic report said The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
US and Europe fear escalation of Russian hybrid warfare amid Ukraine missile attacks Officials ‘incredibly concerned’ as Moscow vows response to Kyiv’s use of US-made missiles on targets inside Russia The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2024
Europe's Pivotal Role In Bid To Strike COP29 Climate Deal The European Union is key to a deal being done at UN climate talks in Baku by Friday -- viewed as a bridge both with China and poorer nations -- after climate sceptic Donald Trump's triumph in the US elections. International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024
EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure The European Union says it will lend 91 million euros to Cameroon over the next three years to boost the West African country’s infrastructure and attract foreign investment The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
Europe To China: Want Subsidies? Hand Over Your Technology It’s no secret that China wasn’t too happy with the EU’s tariffs against imported EVs. Earlier this year, EU member states voted to enact a fairly severe tiered tariff based on investigations that assert that China unfairly subsidizes its EV industry. The tariff added up to 35.3% to imported Chinese… InsideEVs · Nov 19, 2024
'Sabotage' Suspected After Two Baltic Sea Cables Cut Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours prompted European officials to say Tuesday that they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024
Bresignation: British people are ready to turn a page on the EU referendum vote Much is made of the alleged state of Bregret – the idea that even those who voted for Brexit now regret their decision. It is true that a majority (54%) now think Britain was wrong to vote to leave the EU. According to a YouGov poll, 62% of people think… The Conversation · Nov 19, 2024
Europe on edge: What Trump 2.0 means for Ukraine, NATO, and the EU 'Trump will divide Europe’s long-term response to the war,' write former Estonian President Toomas Ilves and Yale political scientist Lauren Young. Fortune · Nov 19, 2024
France urges collective EU response to 'explosion' in anti-Semitism France on Tuesday called for a collective response to "one of the worst explosions of anti-Semitism" in Europe's recent history, as EU ministers gathered to discuss the issue. Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2024
European Allies Allege Russia's Hybrid Activities Escalating Against NATO Recent events in Europe raise concerns about Russia's alleged sabotage activities, prompting investigations into severed data cables and calls for enhanced... Top News · Nov 19, 2024
Zelenskyy says North Korea may send 100k troops to Ukraine, as war reaches 1,000 days President gives speech to European parliament urging nations to intensify military aid as Russia advances The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024
Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024 EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024 French Farmers Threaten 'Chaos' Over Proposed EU-Mercosur Deal French farmers stepped up their protests Tuesday against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, blocking a key motorway on the border with Spain and vowing to sow "chaos."
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 On board with Senegal’s navy as it searches for migrants on a popular but deadly route toward Europe The Associated Press had rare access to a night patrol by Senegal's navy as it scanned the sea for a growing number of vulnerable boats making the risky journey towards Europe
Radio France Internationale · Nov 19, 2024 French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal, block motorways in southern France French farmers staged fresh protests on Tuesday against a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc, comprising four South American nations. While the French government has voiced strong opposition to the deal, the protesters are urging President Emmanuel Macron to take stronger action to protect their…
International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024 Police Break Up Georgia Vote Protest As President Mounts Court Challenge Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Tuesday asked the country's constitutional court to annul last month's parliamentary election result, while police in Tbilisi cracked down on a protest against the vote, denounced by the pro-Western opposition as rigged.
Top News · Nov 19, 2024 Georgia Police Disperse Protesters Demanding New Parliamentary Elections Police dismantle protest camp in Tbilisi demanding new elections amid fraud allegations and EU aspirations.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 Iran says British and European sanctions on shipping company and national airline unjustified Sanctions target national shipping company and airline for Tehran’s alleged transfer of weapons to Russia
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024 A group of European foreign ministers discuss support for Ukraine and future ties with US The foreign ministers of Poland, Germany, France and Italy are discussing stepping up Europe’s military support for Ukraine and also future ties with the United States under the presidency of Donald Trump
International Business Times · Nov 19, 2024 French Farmers Step Up Protests Against EU-Mercosur Deal French farmers planned on Tuesday to step up their protests against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, saying it threatens their livelihoods.
Al Jazeera · Nov 19, 2024 Iran criticises EU shipping sanctions, denies sending missiles to Russia Tehran says the European sanctions undermine Iranians’ fundamental rights by targeting airlines and shipping.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2024 A ‘political trial’? Marine Le Pen is singing from the Donald Trump hymn sheet The far-right leader may be banned from running in the next presidential election – and she’s responded with all guns blazing, says French journalist Pauline Bock