Labour aiming to draw closer to Europe on foreign and security issues Party hopes to attend meetings of EU foreign affairs council should it win UK election The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
EU To Expand Iran Sanctions, Borrell Announces EU to expand sanctions against Iran amidst rising Middle East tensions. Efforts to promote stability and address conflicts. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Healthier ready-to-eat meals would have ‘huge’ EU climate benefits – report Co-authors say ‘no-regrets’ policy would save consumers €2.8bn a year while cutting emissions by 48m tonnes The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Support for Ukraine at stake as Croatia votes in parliamentary election Polls suggest Croatian Democratic Union could lose majority to Social Democrat-led coalition headed by populist president The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024
Belgian Police Shut Down Far-Right National Conservatives Conference Belgian police shut down far-right National Conservative conference in Brussels, sparking protests and concerns about free speech and democracy. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
Ireland's Prime Minister Criticizes Israel's Actions In Gaza Ireland's Prime Minister criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, calls for EU recognition of Palestine to resolve conflict. Top News · Apr 16, 2024
Thousands Rally In Georgia As Parliament Debates 'Foreign Influence' Law Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fresh street protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring a repressive Russian law. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
Economy and Society April 16, 2024: ESG approaches diverge in U.S. and Europe Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Apr 16, 2024
Nigel Farage is cancelled at last and he’s never been happier Thanks to the Brussels police the National Conservatism usual suspects could feel they really were relevant and important The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Political storm erupts after police told to shut down hard-right NatCon event in Brussels Brussels authorities set off a political firestorm Tuesday by ordering the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, in a move denounced by the Belgian prime minister as "unacceptable". France 24 · Apr 16, 2024
Sideloading update arrives on EU iPhones with iOS 17.5 beta 2 — but not everyone will be able to use it Apple has today rolled out Web Distribution to iPhones in the EU with the latest iOS 17.5 beta. iMore · Apr 16, 2024
‘Humanitarian aid in Sudan is constantly being blocked by all the belligerents’ With the international community having pledged more than €2 billion in funding for Sudan at a humanitarian conference in Paris on Monday, Norwegian Refugee Council Sudan Advocacy Manager Mathilde Vu breaks down the worsening humanitarian crisis in a country devastated by a year of brutal fighting. France 24 · Apr 16, 2024
US to impose new sanctions against Iran after its air attack on Israel National security adviser Jake Sullivan made the announcement as EU considers similar moves The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024
Georgian lawmakers debate controversial 'foreign influence' bill as opponents call for mass protests Georgian lawmakers on Tuesday agreed an early draft of a controversial "foreign influence" bill, sparking fears of protests against the legislation criticised for mirroring repressive Russian law. France 24 · Apr 16, 2024
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024 Brussels Orders Shutdown Of Right-wing Meet Targeted By Protests Brussels authorities on Tuesday ordered the shutdown of a controversial gathering of hard-right European politicians, after it was targeted by online protesters and bumped from its first two choices of venue.
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 EU To Fine Mondelez For Blocking Cross-Border Sales EU to fine Mondelez for obstructing cross-border sales, emphasizing fair competition. Mondelez accused of limiting consumer access to products at competiti...
Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2024 ‘Playing with fire’: Ukraine’s frustration grows with US lawmakers, Europe Ukraine is raising its standing army by 300,000, as the US stumbles and the EU lacks capacity to defend a future member.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 Ursula von der Leyen’s controversial EU envoy pick quits at last minute Markus Pieper resigns from €17k-a-month role hours before he was due to start amid claims of favouritism
TechRadar · Apr 16, 2024 Broadcom backs down on VMware pricing rules as EU begins investigation following complaints Existing VMware customers with perpetual licenses will get some support, but Broadcom remains committed to subscriptions.
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 European Banks Seek 'Strategic' Sector Designation From EU European banks are pushing for strategic sector recognition in the EU to ensure support and stability.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2024 The EU’s new migration pact is intended to neutralise the far right – it risks empowering it With a heavy focus on deterrence, the agreement shows how far Europe’s centre has shifted to the right, says author Daniel Trilling
Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2024 Lib Dems pledge to clamp down on London sexual offences as party launches mayoral manifesto Candidate Rob Blackie argues that victims are being ‘denied justice’
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 Georgia Parliament Scuffles Over Foreign Agent Bill Georgia's lawmakers engage in a physical altercation over a controversial foreign agent bill, sparking protests and international discussions.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2024 Paris conference raises more than €2bn in aid for war-torn Sudan French President Macron said Monday's Paris conference raised more than €2 billion in aid to help Sudan and its neighbouring countries. The international pledges come exactly a year after the start of the conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) which has forced millions to flee…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2024 Conservationists condemn France’s protest over UK’s bottom-trawling ban Paris claims ban breaches UK-EU trade deal but environmentalists say dispute is ‘hypocrisy’, given Macron’s rhetoric on saving oceans