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EU to rethink conservation status of wolves after numbers surge

Ursula Von der Leyen calls for action as attacks on livestock prompt rise in complaints from farmers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

As Ukraine and others queue to join, is EU ready for enlargement?

Only since Russian invasion have European leaders started to do necessary calculations, expert says

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023

EU Commission president will propose Dutch foreign minister as successor for climate czar Timmermans

The EU’s top official will nominate the Dutch foreign minister as the next commissioner in charge of climate action to fill the void left by the departure of Green Deal czar Frans Timmermans

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

EU leader pays rare visit to Philippines after stormy ties with past president over human rights

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is holding talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a sign of improving ties after a stormy period between the EU and his predecessor over human rights

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

The far right don’t need to win elections to spread their malign ideas

Even when they don’t succeed, as in Spain, their extremist tropes are mainstream fare

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023

EU to invest €45bn in Latin America and Caribbean

Package includes projects to extract minerals, electrify bus fleets and help protect Amazon rainforest

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

We should have rejoined EU Horizon scheme already, says Sir Patrick Vallance

The former chief scientific adviser said Britain not being part of the research programme was ‘damaging’ both the UK and EU.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

What is behind the EU-Tunisia deal on migration?

The crossing through the Central Mediterranean to the EU is the most active route this year, border agency Frontex says.

Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023

Tunisia and EU sign pact to fight illegal immigration

The European Union has signed a "strategic" pact with President Kais Saied to stem the flow of migration to Europe, as well as promoting economic development and renewable energy.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2023

Tunisia and EU finalise deal on migration

Brussels and Tunis sign ‘strategic partnership’ agreement that aims to combat human traffickers, boost economic ties.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2023