Marine Le Pen Faces Trial Over Embezzlement Allegations Marine Le Pen and National Rally party face trial for alleged misuse of EU funds, impacting her political future. Top News · Oct 14, 2024
Middle East latest: EU condemns attacks on peacekeepers in Lebanon The European Union condemned attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and rejected Israeli allegations that the U.N. was keeping them there to obstruct military operations against Hezbollah The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2024
Europe’s population crisis could shave 4% off its GDP by 2040: Morgan Stanley Europe is unlikely to find a solution to an aging population hammering the region’s economy. Fortune · Oct 14, 2024
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024
State-Owned Chinese EV Company Considers Making Cars in EU: Report GAC is 'actively exploring this possibility' after the European Commission voted to impose tariffs of up to 45% on imported Chinese EVs, a company exec said. International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024
The Guardian view on Europe’s struggling EV industry: driving in the slow lane Editorial: Insufficient investment and the withdrawal of subsidies and incentives are damaging a sector that is vital to the green transition The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024
Tunisian farmer revives parched village with EU funding Parched crops on one side and lush green plants on the other, a small farming project in northwest Tunisia demonstrates how foreign funding coupled with dogged local efforts can help tackle the impact of climate change. Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2024
UK government must say what Brussels ‘reset’ means, says EU delegation head Sandro Gozi calls for detail from Labour administration and says ‘new phase in bilateral relationship’ is possible The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024
‘Very concerning’: BP dilutes net zero targets as global retreat from green standards gathers pace The oil giant’s new focus on fossil fuels signals another defeat for environmental, social and governance aims and has angered campaigners The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024
The EU needs Britain as much as Britain needs it. Where is Starmer’s solidarity? Economic problems and the far right threaten the whole of Europe. Labour’s isolationist approach must change The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024
Scottish food and drink exports 'at risk' as Labour consider enacting Tory laws SCOTLAND’S world-class food and drink exports could be hit with a horse-meat style scandal if Labour pushes through legislation left in limbo by… The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2024
Centre-left Set To Win As Pro-Ukraine Lithuania Votes Lithuanians vote Sunday in elections likely to deliver a change of government but keep much else the same, including the NATO and EU member's strong support for Ukraine and moves to bolster defence policy. International Business Times · Oct 13, 2024
EU Joins Criticism Of Israel's Attempt To Ban UNRWA EU criticizes Israel's attempt to ban UNRWA, citing severe consequences and concerns over disrupting essential services. Top News · Oct 12, 2024
‘Russia’s dirty money will hijack our democratic process’: how tiny Moldova fears Kremlin is fixing EU referendum Officials believe €100m has been funnelled into the country to influence the pivotal vote and the presidential election The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024
Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2024 EU ‘gravely concerned’ over Israeli bill seeking to ban UNRWA EU warns of ‘disastrous consequences’ from a draft bill banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Israel.
International Business Times · Oct 12, 2024 China-EU EV Tariff Talks In Brussels End With 'Major Differences': Beijing The latest negotiations over European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles ended in Brussels with "major differences" remaining, Beijing's commerce ministry said Saturday.
Al Jazeera · Oct 12, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 960 As the war enters its 960th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024 Monster pickup trucks accelerate into Europe as sales rise despite safety fears A Dodge Ram 1500 is bigger than a Panzer I tank and campaigners say heavy trucks are ‘lethal’ in collisions
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024 Leaders of Jordan and southern Europe want Lebanon's army to reassert itself in the country's south The leaders of nine southern European Union countries on Friday pledged support for Lebanon’s armed forces to reassert control over the country’s southern territory in hopes of bringing peace to an area plagued by fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
France 24 · Oct 11, 2024 Repression in Iran, ammunition made in France A two-year investigation by FRANCE 24 has revealed that hunting cartridges produced by the French-Italian ammunition manufacturer Cheddite were used in Iran during the violent crackdown on the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests in 2022. The investigation uncovers how these cartridges are widely available in Iran, despite European sanctions imposed in…
Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2024 What’s in France’s belt-tightening budget and can it win support? The French government’s newly unveiled 2025 budget has drawn backlash from all sides as it pushes for €60 billion in spending cuts and tax hikes aimed at reducing the country’s “colossal” debt burden.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024 EU unable to retrieve €150m paid to Tunisia despite links to rights violations Concerns are growing that funds from the migration deal are connected to abuses by the repressive regime in Tunis
International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024 European Mediterranean States Discuss Middle East, Migration Leaders from nine European countries around the Mediterranean Sea met in Cyprus Friday to discuss the wars in the Middle East, which they fear will fuel migration and threaten their own security.
France 24 · Oct 11, 2024 French public debt reaches record high: Is France the sick man of Europe? France's debt has reached a record €3.228 trillion, amounting to 112 percent of GDP. That is well above the cap set by EU rules. Of course, France isn't the only member state to have racked up debt during the Covid pandemic and the energy crisis. Several countries have been reprimanded…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2024 Talks on UK rejoining EU could start in 10 years’ time, says Peter Mandelson Labour peer says in meantime it is essential to try to reduce damage of Brexit deal struck by Boris Johnson