The Latest Breaking News from European Union

EU unblocks billions for Hungary even though its leader threatens to veto Ukraine aid

The European Union says it will grant Hungary access to billions of euros in frozen funds

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

New EU gig worker rules will sort out who should get the benefits of full-time employees

In a bid to improve working conditions for people who deliver food and offer rides through smartphone apps, the European Union gave provisional approval to new rules for gig economy workers

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

EU leaders hope to face down Viktor Orbán over Ukraine funds veto

Hungarian prime minister has threatened to block extra €50bn and also Ukraine’s EU membership plans

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Europe has made a great leap forward in regulating AI. Now the rest of the world must step up

Like the climate crisis, artificial intelligence is global. The threats it poses can be resolved if we all work together, says David Evan Harris

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

First Thing: Cop28 agrees landmark deal to transition away from fossil fuels

Summit president hails ‘historic package to accelerate climate action’, but critics decry ‘litany of loopholes’ in final text. Plus, why the silent treatment is so painful

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023

Another GDP slump — Where's the 'Brexit dividend' we were promised?

City Comment: Rishi Sunak's Government has failed to offer a vision of how a post-Brexit Britain can thrive and prosper

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2023

Sunak’s political romance with anti-migrant Italian PM

The two leaders now see each other as key allies, particularly over tackling small boats reaching European shores

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Orbán says Hungary will block EU membership negotiations for Ukraine at a crucial summit this week

Hungary's prime minister says his government will block a proposal to start talks on European Union membership for Ukraine at a summit of the bloc’s leaders this week

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2023

Strikes On Kyiv Injure Dozens As Ukraine Pleads For Aid

A volley of Russian missiles wounded dozens of people and damaged a children's hospital on Wednesday in the worst attack on Kyiv in months, officials said, as Ukraine pleads for Western military aid.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023

EU Backs Rules To Improve App Workers' Conditions

The European Parliament and EU member states struck a landmark deal Wednesday to strengthen conditions for those working through apps, such as ride-hailing drivers.

International Business Times · Dec 13, 2023