The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Expelling ambassador would push Ireland to ‘margins of international opinion’

Minister of state James Browne made the claim in a debate on a Social Democrats motion calling for economic and diplomatic sanctions on Israel.

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Flame retardant chemicals can cause serious health risks – and they only slow fire by a few seconds

House fires are many people’s worst nightmare. But chemicals created decades ago to protect people’s homes from out of control flames opened our front doors to a new menace: toxic chemicals. Ones that we are consistently exposed to in our homes, offices and vehicles.

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2023

Alibaba Expands in Europe With Investment in B2B Platform Visable

The move is part of the tech giant’s efforts to grow its country- or region-specific business, as some Chinese products lose their edge in price globally

Caixin Global · Nov 15, 2023

In Europe, we can’t help laughing at David Cameron’s return – but we welcome it too

The surprise resurrection of the man who gave us Brexit could be good news for a political scene in need of compromise, says historian Helene von Bismarck

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 630

As the war enters its 630th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 630

Russia worse off after losses from Avdiivka battle, says Zelenskiy; occupiers erasing Ukrainian literature in Donetsk and Luhansk

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023

‘West v rest’ no longer seen as template for global alliances, survey finds

Research in 21 countries suggests a growing ‘a la carte’ approach where states ‘mix and match’ partners on different issues

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023

Britons warned of ‘chaotic’ queues at Tenerife passport control after Brexit

Tourism leaders denounced the situation as an embarrassment

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023

Morning Mail: social cohesion hits 16-year low, Russian oligarch asset flight, Braverman hits back at Sunak

Index shows cost of living is placing a strain on Australian togetherness, while our podcast asks how banks are still making big profits despite the pressure

The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023

House Republicans continue ESG pushback

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Nov 14, 2023