The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Environmentally friendly heat pumps hit slump in Europe, says lobby group

Sales fell 5% over 14 countries for which data exists, according to the European Heat Pump Association

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Ready meal king Charlie Bigham: ‘I haven’t seen a single benefit from Brexit yet’

The man who started making fish pies on his kitchen table served up healthy sales of £133m last year, despite staff and cost issues … and the problem of being outside the EU

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Ukraine's allies must 'jump-start' their support, Macron tells Paris summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced new steps to boost Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, and has not ruled out sending Western ground troops. He said Europe's security and stability depended on Russia's defeat.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2024

Poland’s rightwing opposition criticises Tusk’s education shake-up

Coalition government to slim down school curriculum after cramming of subjects under previous nationalist administration

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Morning Digest | Govt ‘examining’ Indian tech company sanctioned by EU, U.S.; fresh protests in U.P. seek PSC re-exam citing ‘paper leak’, and more

From Indian government ‘examining’ Indian tech company sanctioned by EU, U.S. to new protests erupt in U.P. seeking re-exam for posts citing ‘paper leak’, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 27, 2024

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Macron refuses to rule out putting troops on ground in Ukraine in call to galvanise Europe

French president admits no consensus exists on such a move as he urges fellow European leaders to take action rather than wait for US aid

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024

Carrying chickens by their legs should remain unlawful, say UK campaigners

Defra proposal to relax farming rules accused of breaking Tory pledge to raise standards post-Brexit as the practice can cause pain

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Six Charts That Show How US Spent $75b In Ukraine Aid; Zelensky Still Waiting On $61b Aid Package

According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the US has provided Ukraine with $74.3 billion in aid.

International Business Times UK · Feb 26, 2024

Hungarian Parliament Greenlights Sweden's NATO Entry, Defying Putin

Hungary's parliament grants approval for Sweden's NATO membership, marking a significant geopolitical shift and dealing a blow to Russia.

International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024

Government ‘examining’ Indian tech company in EU, U.S. sanctions list

Indian tech company Si2 Microsystems under scrutiny for sanctions by EU and U.S. over ties with Russia.

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024