EU claims a migration deal breakthrough after years of talks European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the main parts of an overhaul of the bloc’s outdated asylum rules The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
Amnesty warns new EU deal on migration and asylum ‘will lead to surge in suffering’ – as it happened Council of EU says, however, that new rules will ‘lighten load on those member states where most migrants arrive’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
Canada To Ban Sales Of New Cars That Produce Emissions From 2035 Plug-in hybrids will be allowed as long as they'll be able to cover a certain distance in electric mode. Motor1 · Dec 20, 2023
British exporters call on government to ease post-Brexit trade frictions with EU Though Johnson promised ‘no non-tariff barriers’, firms say they are struggling under ‘compliance burden’ of customs and safety checks The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
2024, year of the deepfake? Artificial intelligence and the changing face of politics Does the buck stop in Brussels? The EU has opened its first-ever proceedings over social media content. In its crosshairs is Elon Musk’s X – formerly Twitter – over illegal posts and disinformation. It follows an initial warning over a deluge of hate spewed on the social networking site in… France 24 · Dec 19, 2023
Zelenskiy and Putin each vow to press on to victory in Ukraine war Ukraine president seeks to boost morale after difficult year as Russian opponent claims to hold initiative The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
The Guardian view on the EU at a crossroads: time for new economic thinking Editorial: Plans to reintroduce the straitjacket of fiscal rules, at a time when the union faces exceptional challenges, are a mistake The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
How Long Can Tax Incentives Support The EV Market? Several countries around the world are putting an end to EV subsidies. So what will happen next? InsideEVs · Dec 19, 2023
The EU's naval force says a cargo ship hijacked last week has moved toward the coast of Somalia The European Union's maritime security force says a Maltese-flagged merchant ship that was hijacked last week in the Arabian Sea is now off the coast of Somalia The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Greece to legalise papers for thousands of migrants to counter labour shortage Legislation comes at a time when anti-immigrant sentiment is fuelling far-right support across Europe The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Campaigners call on EU leaders to veto ‘costly and cruel’ changes to migration law Human rights organisations demand ‘more access to legal aid, asylum, medical and social support for people in need’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Modern slavery ‘a feature’ of care sector in England since Brexit End of free movement of workers from EU has significantly increased possibilities of exploitation, care watchdog tells MPs The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
US-EU Steel Talks In Limbo As Elections Loom The United States and the European Union remain far from resolving a gridlock on their trade in metals, even as both sides agreed to extend a truce this week ahead of a year-end deadline. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023
Spain And Germany Top 50% Electricity Production From Renewable Energy In 2023 New solar installations have accelerated the transition away from natural gas and coal in two of Europe's leading economies. International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023
Fortune · Dec 19, 2023 This bank doesn't believe in bonuses Sweden's Handelsbanken took a more cautious approach as its European rivals chased short-term profits—and suffered for it.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023 TikTok allowing under-13s to keep accounts, evidence suggests Questions for tech giant over claims underage users can remain on platform if they say parents are overseeing their account
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2023 Pfizer Sues Poland And Hungary Over Covid Debts Pharmaceutical firms Pfizer and BioNTech are suing the governments of Poland and Hungary alleging they failed to pay for vaccines ordered during the Covid pandemic, lawyers said Tuesday.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023 Scots set to face 'strict' new entry requirements when travelling to EU countries THE SNP have slammed “strict” new entry requirements for Brits travelling into the European Union...
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 MPs sound alarm over plans for UK toys to need 'digital passports' to be sold in the EU European Scrutiny Committee raises concerns about proposed new rules from Brussels
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 What are the new EU fingerprint-check rules for UK travellers? Delay to biometrics system roll-out The Entry/Exit Scheme coming in will work alongside the new post-Brexit travel permit ETIAS
Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023 Downing Street plays down fears of more travel misery under new EU passenger scheme But Ryanair warns the industry is in the dark ahead of reported October 6 launch
The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023 EU disappointed over India's 'right' to approach WTO's appellate body in ICT duty case EU disappointed with India's move to approach WTO's appellate body in ICT products dispute; India rejects E.U.'s request for arbitration.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023 EU fingerprint checks for British travellers to start in 2024 Under new entry/exit system, facial scans will also be taken from UK passengers on first trip after launch
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy says army has asked for up to 500,000 more troops to be mobilised — as it happened Ukraine’s president is speaking to the world’s media at an end-of-year press conference
Radio France Internationale · Dec 19, 2023 EU launches proceedings against X over Israel-Hamas disinformation The European Union has announced "formal infringement proceedings" against X after identifying suspect posts related to the war between Israel and Hamas. It is the first such move against a major online platform under a new EU law designed to combat disinformation and hate speech.