The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Iran stops Mahsa Amini's family travelling to France for EU rights award

Iranian authorities banned members of the late Mahsa Amini's family from traveling to receive the European Union’s top human rights prize on her behalf. Amini's death while in police custody in 2022 sparked nationwide protests that rocked the Islamic Republic.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 11, 2023

Polish Parliament Set To Usher In New Pro-EU Government

The Polish parliament on Monday is expected to vote out a populist cabinet and approve a pro-EU government led by former European Council president Donald Tusk, ushering in a new era for the country.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

The happiest country in Europe revealed

Eurostat says that in past year ‘EU citizens tended to be quite satisfied with their life in general’

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

Turkey's bid to join EU back on the table at upcoming summit

Turkey's decades-long bid to join the European Union will be back on the agenda as EU leaders meet at a summit later this month. They are also expected to focus on Ukrainian membership as part of an eastward drive.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2023

Iran stops Mahsa Amini’s family from travelling to receive human rights prize

Ban comes as jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi begins new hunger strike before award ceremony

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023

Far-right Le Pen to stand trial on EU embezzlement, fraud charges

French prosecutors have ordered far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen to stand trial over claims she used EU funds to finance party activities in France.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2023

Republicans to meet allies of Hungary’s Viktor Orbán on ending Ukraine aid

Hungarian appearance at two-day event part of Orbán’s transatlantic attempt to bolster Russia’s war

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2023

British public backs closer relationship with EU after Brexit, new poll shows

Report suggests that almost half of Britain thinks the UK’s relationship with the EU is more important for peace, stability and prosperity than our relationship with the US or the Commonwealth

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023

The EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It's irked some other nations at COP28

The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a debate at the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, as poorer countries argue that the tax will harm livelihoods and economic growth

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023

Fury grows over Tory visa rules where ‘only the rich’ dare fall in love

Families fear that James Cleverly’s proposals, which more than double the earnings threshold, could force separation and exile

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023