Belgium investigates alleged Russian payments to MEPs Belgian PM says Russia is trying to influence forthcoming elections to weaken European support for Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024
Belgium Probing Russian 'Interference' In European Parliament: PM De Croo said Moscow's "clear" objectives were to "help elect more pro-Russian candidates to the European Parliament and reinforce the pro-Russian narrative in that institution". International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024
Slovakia’s latest pro-Russia turn brings Euro 2024 tie with Ukraine into focus Slovakia has just elected a president who, like the country’s prime minister, opposes military aid to Ukraine and is seen as pro-Moscow The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024
Macron and Scholz are 'dividing' Europe over Ukraine, EPP chief Manfred Weber says Talking Europe hosts the head of the largest political group in the European Parliament, the centre-right European People's Party. Manfred Weber, a prominent German CSU politician, is hoping that the June 9 EU elections will re-confirm the EPP's pre-eminent position, but he is cautious on the possibility of alliances with… France 24 · Apr 12, 2024
Anger from campaigners as WhatsApp lowers age limit to 13 in UK and EU Child safety group says Meta ‘putting profits before protecting children’, as messaging app lowers age limit from 16 The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024
iPhone owners are ditching Safari for third-party alternatives as EU DMA change forces Apple to give them a choice Apple has started offering iPhone owners in the EU the chance to download alternative web browsers — and they're doing it in droves. iMore · Apr 12, 2024
Europe votes: Does the Nordic model still work? The Nordic model encompasses a strong welfare state, protection of workers through collective bargaining, good pension schemes and low levels of poverty. This system has gone hand-in-hand with a progressive approach to issues like gender equality and maternity or paternity leave. But the social model has come under pressure from… France 24 · Apr 12, 2024
Brussels aims to remove Chinese energy giants from the EU market Beijing said Wednesday it was "highly concerned" over a European Union probe into Chinese wind turbine suppliers. Radio France Internationale · Apr 12, 2024
French PM defends Ceta trade deal on visit to Canada, despite lawmakers' rejection French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau defended the free-trade agreement between the European Union and Canada, which Attal called a “win-win deal” for both sides, but whose full implementation has been stalled by French lawmakers. Radio France Internationale · Apr 12, 2024
Middle East crisis: threat of Iranian attack on Israel ‘still viable’, says White House – as it happened White House spokesperson says US and Israel in ‘constant communication’ amid threat from Tehran The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024
Irish taoiseach and Spanish PM to discuss Palestine nation state plan Pedro Sánchez is first foreign premier Simon Harris will meet since becoming leader The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024
Brits Panic As Spain's PM Plans To Axe 'Golden Visa' Scheme To Prioritise Housing Locals Spain has announced that it will be scrapping its Golden Visa scheme, which has seen non-EU citizens who invest a minimum of £429,000 into Spanish properties to live and work in the country for up to three years. International Business Times UK · Apr 12, 2024
French PM, Trudeau Defend Canada-EU Trade Pact Prime Ministers Gabriel Attal of France and Canada's Justin Trudeau on Thursday defended a trade pact between Canada and the European Union whose ratification has been stymied in France's legislature. International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024
Hungary Implements Restrictions On Ukrainian Agricultural Imports Hungary implements restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural imports to safeguard local farmers from market disruptions. Top News · Apr 11, 2024
WEKU · Apr 11, 2024 Biden to hold summit with Japan, Philippines; FAFSA delays threaten college enrollment President Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines. Fewer high school seniors are completing their FAFSA form.
WEKU · Apr 11, 2024 EU lawmakers approve an overhaul of the bloc's migration laws European Union lawmakers have approved a major revamp of the bloc's migration laws, hoping to end years of division and deprive the far right of a vote-winning campaign issue ahead of June elections.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 11, 2024 EU parliament approves landmark overhaul of asylum rules The EU parliament on Wednesday adopted a contentious reform of Europe's asylum policies that will harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to share responsibility.
Top News · Apr 11, 2024 EU Accuses China Of Subsidies In Wind Turbine Investigation EU investigates Chinese wind turbine subsidies, sparking accusations of protectionism and unfair practices. Trade tensions between China and the EU raise c...
International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024 Lawmakers Skewer EU Chief Over Contested Job Pick European lawmakers will cast votes Thursday on a contested appointment to a plum Brussels job, with Ursula von der Leyen suspected of playing favourites to aid her own re-election as commission chief.
International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024 Bumpy Ride For Electric Cars In Europe Electric cars are a key part of Europe's green transition plans but the road ahead remains littered with obstacles with 10 years to go before a crucial milestone.
International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024 Germany's Scholz Between Tough Talk And Trade On China Trip Chancellor Olaf Scholz travels to China this weekend, walking a fine line in shoring up economic ties with Germany's biggest trading partner at a time when the West is sharpening its tone towards Beijing.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024 New Brexit checks to cost UK business £2bn and fuel inflation, report finds Additional measures from 30 April for imported animal and plant products could hike costs by 10% in first year, says Allianz Trade
Top News · Apr 10, 2024 EU Parliament Passes Key Migration Reform Package EU Parliament approves reforms to address irregular migration, focusing on burden-sharing and solidarity among member states.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024 EU asylum and migration pact has passed despite far right and left’s objections Long-awaited package of measures marks victory for Europe’s centre albeit with ‘doubts and concerns’ over implementation
France 24 · Apr 10, 2024 Building Fortress Europe? Migration pact divides EU parties ahead of elections It's not only in the US and UK that border protection is on the ballot. The European Parliament's vote on a migration pact was always going to be a nail-biter, especially two months out from EU elections. We ask about the close result and about burden sharing, this as the…