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EU has sent €60 million to Tunisia despite president rejecting money

The European Commission has confirmed it has transferred €60 million in budget support to the Tunisian government, despite President Kais Saied publicly saying he rejects the "charity" money.

04/10/2023

Europe News

EU countries agree new rules to manage future migration crises

The preliminary agreement reached on Wednesday paves the way for establishing common rules to manage an unexpected mass arrival of asylum seekers, a crucial element of the European Union's migration reform.

04/10/2023

Europe News

These are the four technologies the EU fears might be weaponised

The European Commission has unveiled a preliminary list of four technology areas that have the highest risk of being misused to prop up autocratic regimes and violate human rights.

03/10/2023

Europe News

Impasse continues over Hungarian veto on EU military aid for Ukraine

An extraordinary meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers in Kyiv failed to unblock a €500-million package of military assistance for Ukraine.

02/10/2023

Europe News

German-Italian rift thwarts EU deal on new rules for migration crises

A disagreement between Germany and Italy frustrated on Thursday a highly anticipated deal on the last piece of the European Union's migration reform.

28/09/2023

Europe Decoded

Migration: Naval blockades are an act of war so what's left for Italy?

After a sudden influx of migrants overwhelmed the island of Lampedusa, Italy is rushing to come up with an effective method to curb new arrivals, with an open willingness to test the limits of international law.

27/09/2023

Europe News

EU 'willing to consider' subsidies for nuclear reactors: von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed the idea of industrial subsidies in the field of nuclear energy, a highly divisive topic in the European Union.

26/09/2023

Economy

EU and China may 'drift apart' due to persistent tensions: Dombrovskis

The relations between the European Union and China stand at a "crossroads" as a result of mounting political tensions and a litany of economic disputes that remain unresolved, says Valdis Dombrovskis.

25/09/2023

Europe News

EU releases €127 million in aid for Tunisia amid Lampedusa crisis

The European Commission announced on Friday the first round of payments under the contentious EU-Tunisia memorandum of understanding.

22/09/2023

Europe News

Ukraine and Slovakia reach deal on grain as Brussels threatens lawsuit

Kyiv and Bratislava on Thursday struck a preliminary deal to resolve the ongoing dispute over Ukrainian cereals.

21/09/2023

Europe News

Michelle Yeoh makes surprise trip to Brussels to promote road safety

Michelle Yeoh brought her star power to Brussels to raise awareness about the dangers of reckless driving.

20/09/2023

Europe News

Brussels asks Poland for 'clarifications' about cash-for-visas scandal

Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for home affairs, has written a letter to the Polish government asking for "clarifications" about the spiralling cash-for-visas scandal that has gripped the country.

20/09/2023

Europe News

Member states snub Sánchez's plan to make Catalan an EU language

Member states of the European Union have poured cold water over an ambitious request made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

19/09/2023

Europe News

Ukraine sues Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over unilateral grain bans

Ukraine has launched legal action against Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over their unilateral bans on grain exports, which it considers to be a "violation of their international obligations."

18/09/2023

Europe News

EU lifts bans on Ukrainian grain but Poland and Hungary keep embargo

The European Commission has lifted the temporary bans on Ukrainian grain after Kyiv agreed to tighten control over its agricultural exports.

15/09/2023

Europe News

EU watchdog demands answers on controversial Tunisia migration deal

The European Ombudsman is seeking clarifications on the contentious EU-Tunisia deal signed in July amid concerns of human rights violations.

15/09/2023

Europe Decoded

Everything we know about the EU inquiry into Chinese electric cars

It was the big surprise of the State of the Union speech: the European Union is launching a trade inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles.

14/09/2023

Europe News

State of the Union: Five takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

Ursula von der Leyen delivered on Wednesday her State of the European Union speech, blending past achievements with future ambition.

13/09/2023

Europe News

EU will launch inquiry into Chinese electric cars, von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced an anti-subsidy inquiry into low-cost electric cars coming from China.

13/09/2023

Europe News

MEPs spar over EU bans on Ukrainian grain as deadline looms

Members of the European Parliament are split over the temporary bans that the European Union has imposed on Ukrainian grain.

12/09/2023