A physicist is trying to sell Europe on a new generation of nuclear energy Nuclear firm Newcleo CEO Stefano Buono is making inroads in Italy and France. Fortune · Nov 28, 2023
Geert Wilders will have to scrap most of manifesto to enter government, say experts Far-right anti-Islam pledges and Nexit referendum promise are unacceptable to potential coalition partners The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Niger repeal of anti-migration law applauded as one less ‘colonial fetter’ Analysts and Nigerien citizens have welcomed the abrogation of the controversial law which was signed in 2015. Al Jazeera · Nov 28, 2023
EU revealed as hub for ‘cruel’ live animal transport amid fears of disease Exclusive: Previously unpublished records show millions of animals traded over long distances between European countries or exported globally The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Spain ready to sign post-Brexit Gibraltar deal, says foreign minister José Manuel Albares met David Cameron to discuss agreement on trade, immigration and workers The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023
Spain 'ready to sign deal on post-Brexit status of Gibraltar' as David Cameron set to meet Spanish counterpart Spain is ready to sign a deal on the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar this week, the Spanish Foreign Minister has said ahead of a meeting with David Cameron. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023
The US is racing ahead in its bid to control artificial intelligence – why is the EU so far behind? Washington is laying down rules for the use of seemingly mundane AI that could, in fact, be incredibly dangerous, says professor of philosophy Seth Lazar The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Diamond Trade Polishes Its Act As Russia Sanctions Loom As European capitals prepare to implement long-awaited sanctions on Russia's diamond exports, Belgian traders are bracing for new scrutiny of their industry. International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023
Six Recycling Innovations That Could Change Fashion The fashion industry's enormous waste problem is pushing governments, particularly in Europe, towards ambitious recycling targets. International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023
David Cameron to visit Brussels in official role for first time since Brexit One diplomat likens ex-PM’s trip to EU headquarters for Nato talks to a ‘divorcee returning to the family home’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023
Niger’s junta revokes a key law that had slowed migration for Africans desperate to reach Europe Niger’s junta says it has signed a decree revoking a 2015 law that was enacted to curb the smuggling of international migrants traveling through a key migration route in Niger en route to Europe The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Morning Digest | Hopes pinned on rat miners to rescue workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel; Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended by two days, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023 The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England. International Business Times UK · Nov 28, 2023
France 24 · Nov 27, 2023 Niger junta revokes law curbing migrant smuggling from Africa to Europe Niger’s junta has signed a decree revoking a 2015 law that was enacted to curb the smuggling of migrants traveling from African countries through a key migration route in Niger en route to Europe, according to a government circular issued on Monday.
Fortune · Nov 27, 2023 Europe’s quest to lead in AI regulation is in serious doubt Last-minute disagreement over the AI Act’s impact on foundation models could scupper the deal.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023 Hamas cannot continue to rule Gaza, says EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell says Hamas is a terrorist organisation and calls for return of Palestinian Authority to Gaza
International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023 Key Israeli-Palestinian Accord Dead, Says An Architect Of Deal The Oslo Accords, which aimed to bring "peaceful coexistence" to Israel and the Palestinians, are now dead, one of the deal's architects, Norwegian peace worker Jan Egeland told AFP. The agreement produced the now iconic image of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin shaking hands September…
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023 Central European interior ministers agree to step up fight against illegal migration at EU borders Interior ministers from six European Union countries say their nations have agreed to step up efforts to protect the bloc from illegal immigration and target groups of human smugglers that operate on its borders
Radio France Internationale · Nov 27, 2023 EU bank announces new recovery funds for Ukraine European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer visited Kyiv on Monday to discuss a multi-million dollar recovery initiative for Ukraine. It's his first visit there since the beginning of Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023 Blinken Heads To Rally Ukraine Support, Could Cross Paths With Lavrov US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Monday to Europe to rally support for Ukraine, on a trip where he could cross paths with his Russian counterpart.
Al Jazeera · Nov 27, 2023 Lorries line up at Poland-Ukraine border as truckers expand blockade Polish truckers and farmers are staging an around-the-clock blockade of the southeastern Medyka crossing.
International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023 Hungary's Orban Ramps Up Anti-EU Rhetoric Amid Row Over Frozen Funds EU chief Charles Michel met Prime Minister Viktor Orban Monday in a bid to ease rising tensions, with the increasingly belligerent Hungarian leader threatening to block key decisions on Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023 EU border agency helping search for missing crew after cargo ship sinks off Greece The European Union’s border protection agency Frontex has joined the search for 12 crew members missing after a cargo ship sank in rough weather near the Greek island of Lesbos
International Business Times · Nov 27, 2023 EU-NZ Trade Pact Gets Brussels' Final Green Light Brussels on Monday gave the final green light for an EU-New Zealand trade deal that, while mutually lowering barriers for both markets, highlights the recent failure of EU-Australia negotiations.