Keir Starmer speaks after European Political Community summit – as it happened Prime minister says summit has been ‘successful and productive’ as world leaders discuss Ukraine and European security The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
UK Hosts Summit Eyeing Chance For European 'Reset' New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts dozens of European leaders on Thursday as he gets to work repairing relationships strained by the Conservatives' tumultuous Brexit years. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024
Europe's central bank hits pause on rate cuts as inflation takes its sweet time to come down to 2% European home buyers and businesses are going to have to wait for lower interest rates The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Watch: Starmer hosts meetings on migration with European leaders in Oxfordshire Watch as Sir Keir Starmer and European leaders attended meetings and posed for a family photo at a major summit in Oxfordshire on Thursday, 18 July. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
'Saint Or Devil': Return Of Wolf Stirs Debate In Europe Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? He pointed to the role of the predator in ancient legends including a she-wolf who saved the twin founders of Rome; Fenrir, the monstrous wolf of Scandinavian mythology and the blue wolf, the mythical progenitor of the Mongols. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024
Is Australia becoming a dumping ground for unrepairable appliances? Australians have a love affair with household appliances. The national household appliance market is projected to reach A$13 billion in 2024 – a figure that grows each year. The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024
Keir Starmer 'to push for Europe migrants deal' as PM seeks to ‘fire starting gun’ on new relationship with EU Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will host leaders from across Europe at Blenheim Palace Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024
Proposed UK-EU security pact ‘will be welcomed in Brussels’, MEP says Glad to draw line under poisonous Brexit era, diplomats say Starmer’s new approach to EU brings ‘good vibes’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Von der Leyen in anti-extremist pitch for second term as MEPs prepare to vote Knife-edge vote set to result in another five-year mandate for commission’s first female leader or a crisis for EU The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
The EU's Women-led Top Team Ursula von der Leyen, who is expected to be confirmed as European Commission president for a second term on Thursday, is one of three women in the five top European Union jobs. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024
EU Chief Von Der Leyen Faces Crunch Parliament Vote EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will face a make-or-break vote on Thursday when the European Parliament will decide whether to hand her another term helming the bloc's executive arm. International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024
Starmer to focus on border security and immigration at summit of European leaders Prime minister says he will renew relationship with Europe as he seeks defence and security agreements The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
Libya, Tunisia urge Europe to increase aid to help tackle migration crisis North African countries seek assistance at Tripoli conference to help stem flow of refugees and migrants. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2024
Starmer vows to repeal Troubles legacy act in first meeting with Irish PM PM and taoisech Simon Harris seek reset in UK-Irish relations on eve of UK-hosted European Political Community summit The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 German leader to visit Serbia seeking lithium for his country's car industry German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is to visit Serbia later this week to discuss a tentative deal with the Balkan country for the controversial excavation of lithium, a critical substance in making batteries for electric vehicles
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Belarus broadens visa-free travel for 35 European countries Belarusian authorities have expanded visa-free travel for residents of 35 European countries, including members of the European Union and the United Kingdom, as part of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s efforts to improve relations with the West
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 Orbán’s ‘peace mission’ helps only Putin, says Czech prime minister Petr Fiala says Hungarian PM’s trip to Moscow recalls appeasement of Hitler and is not in Europe’s interests
InsideEVs · Jul 17, 2024 More Proof That Tariffs On China's EVs Won't Work Forever Facing tariffs from the European Union, Chinese giant BYD is just building a factory in Turkey capable of producing up to 150,000 units annually.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 Ursula von der Leyen has lost Europe’s trust. She doesn’t deserve a second term The commission president can no longer command a convincing majority. Rejecting her would be good for European democracy, says Alberto Alemanno, professor of EU law at HEC Paris
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024 Biodiversity loss impacts our societies and economies – How can Europe confront the spread of invasive species? Biological invasions are the main cause of biodiversity loss, but they can also have serious social and economic repercussions. In Europe, over 13,000 non-native (or “alien”) species have an established presence, around 1,500 of which are invasive species that have a negative impact on their surroundings. Species of particular concern…
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2024 AI mass surveillance at Paris Olympics – a legal scholar on the security boon and privacy nightmare The 2024 Paris Olympics is drawing the eyes of the world as thousands of athletes and support personnel and hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe converge in France. It’s not just the eyes of the world that will be watching. Artificial intelligence systems will be watching, too.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 EU to water down Brexit travel checks for British passengers as new border plan delayed again Exclusive: Entry-exit system will now start in November – with ‘relief valve’ to reduce congestion
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2024 Putin, Xi and Trump would love to see Ursula von der Leyen go. That’s why the EU must keep her on The European Commission president is up for re-election – and despite criticisms, she is best-placed to keep Europe secure in a time of crisis, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Why next-generation tech is the next big leap towards the cities of the future THE ARTICLES ON THESE PAGES ARE PRODUCED BY BUSINESS REPORTER, WHICH TAKES SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONTENTS
Fortune · Jul 17, 2024 A Chinese bottled water giant run by the country's richest person is picking a fight with Hong Kong's consumer watchdog Hong Kong's consumer watchdog said Nongfu Spring's bottled water nears the EU limit for a potentially dangerous chemical.