Good riddance is Europe’s message to the Tories – but Labour shouldn’t expect any favours The next UK government will have to rebuild trust, says the European Policy Centre’s Paul Taylor The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Independent readers say addressing Brexit should be a priority for the next government We wanted to know if our readers agreed with Sir Ed Davey – should Brexit be reversed? Or, like Mr Farage, did they feel Britain’s exit from the EU was simply bungled? The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024
China targets Europe's farmers, and not its automakers, in response to EU tariffs on electric cars The Chinese government is taking aim at European farmers instead of German automakers by launching an investigation into European Union pork imports The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024
BYD: China’s electric vehicle powerhouse charges into Europe Threat of EU tariffs may not be enough to slow carmaker in its attempt to challenge Tesla on global stage The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Close At Record Highs Amid AI Enthusiasm Both the tech-rich Nasdaq and the broad-based S&P 500 pushed to all-time closing highs. International Business Times · Jun 17, 2024
EU leaders move closer towards giving second term to Ursula von der Leyen European Commission president appears likely to keep her job as meetings continue to decide who gets top EU roles The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
Labour’s EU policy will do little to address economic impact of Brexit, says thinktank UK in a Changing Europe concludes Labour has ruled out changes that would have made biggest boost to growth The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
Dead Calm: Killing in the Med? review – devastating landmark TV that demands answers This gut-punch documentary about the deaths of more than 500 asylum seekers – and the masked men rounding up refugees – makes a specific, horrific allegation. There should be severe consequences The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
Cyprus-U.S. Strategic Dialogue Strengthens Bilateral Relations Cyprus and the U.S. engage in a strategic dialogue covering defense, security, energy, and more, strengthening their partnership and addressing key priorities. Top News · Jun 17, 2024
US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties Cyprus-U.S. relations have reached their highest level yet after the two countries embarked on a strategic dialogue on key issues including defense, security, energy, crisis management and the fight against terrorism, officials say The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
Another election, another round of Nigel Farage hype, with no lessons learned Nigel Farage, a man who has never been elected to the House of Commons despite years of trying, has again been allowed to set the agenda in the UK. The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024
Austrian chancellor to remain in government coalition despite his minister's controversial EU vote Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said that his conservative Austrian People’s Party would remain in the current government coalition with its Green party junior partner even though his environment minister voted in a European Union vote in favor of the so-called Nature Restoration plan that Nehammer has opposed The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024
Paris loses spot as Europe’s largest equity market to London Value of Euronext Paris stocks falls by about $258bn in week after Macron’s announcement of snap elections The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024
'Critical': Labour must stick to pledge to devolve post-Brexit funds, Greens say IT is “critical” that a UK Labour government sticks to a manifesto pledge to hand control over post-Brexit structural funding to devolved… The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 Campaign catchup: Farage’s dodgy sums, tactical voting, and a Lib Dem showpony In today’s newsletter: The rightwing party launched its manifesto today – but does any of it add up?
Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2024 EU biodiversity law approved after last minute U-turn from Austria EU states have given their final approval to a key biodiversity and nature restoration law, after Austria's climate minister defied her chancellor to back the Europe-wide legislation.
Fortune · Jun 17, 2024 Meta and Apple will likely be the first targets of Europe’s new antitrust powers The first charges under the EU’s Digital Markets Act are reportedly being prepared over Apple’s developer fees and Meta’s privacy subscription gambit.
Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2024 OPINION - Labour will need to do more than offer the 'Cakeism of Remainers' On the same day Arsenal defeated Manchester United on penalties to win the 2005 FA Cup final, David Foster Wallace delivered perhaps the most celebrated commencement speech of modern times. Standing in front of graduating students at Kenyon College, Ohio, he opened with a joke:
FourFourTwo · Jun 17, 2024 Euro 2024: Why do Ukraine players wear flags around their shoulders during the national anthem? The Ukraine squad have worn the national flag when coming out for their international games for a couple of years now
Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2024 African leaders, analysts concerned over rise of far right in France Since the far right made new gains in the European elections in June, African leaders and commentators have been reacting to the prospect of a National Rally (RN) government in France, where the campaign for legislative elections is underway.
International Business Times · Jun 17, 2024 Top Jobs On EU Leaders' Menu, With Von Der Leyen In Pole Position EU leaders gather Monday in Brussels to thrash out over dinner how to distribute the bloc's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 I was the first Muslim leader of a western democracy. And I say Islamophobia has poisoned our politics The mainstreaming of anti-Muslim sentiment is so acceptable now that politicians barely bother disguising it, says former first minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024 China launches anti-dumping investigation into EU pork imports China’s probe into EU pork comes in retaliation to the bloc’s decision to add additional tariffs on electric cars.
Top News · Jun 17, 2024 EU Approves Nature Restoration Plan Despite Opposition EU countries approve Nature Restoration Plan to restore ecosystems and meet ambitious targets by 2030, signaling global environmental leadership.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 17, 2024 EU leaders discuss top jobs after far-right gains in June elections EU leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss – over an informal dinner – how to distribute the European Union's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.