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Euroviews. EU lawmakers should be careful what they wish for when it comes to Internet regulation ǀ View

The publication of the Digital Services Act by the EU will be a first step in providing a legal environment for tech companies. But Internet regulation must not create any unintended consequences for the way we communicate online.

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Belgium may use 17th-century charter to keep British fishing rights

The charter was issued by Charles II following his exile to Europe after his father, Charles I, was executed in 1649.

Europe News

Barnier hints at Brexit progress as French minister slams UK 'madness'

The EU's chief negotiator implies key sticking points have been reduced to fishing rights and competition rules as talks resume in Brussels.

United Kingdom

UK plans to use Royal Navy ships to stop EU fishing boats slammed

Politicians in the UK and the EU have widely criticised the plans, deeming them "irresponsible" and reminiscent of "19th-century gunboat diplomacy".

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United Kingdom

Truck queues at UK ports as Sunday Brexit deal deadline looms

Ahead of the year-end deadline there are already extra long queues of trucks on both sides of the English Channel as UK companies try to lay in extra stock in case of disruption in January.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Johnson snubbed by Merkel and Macron after requesting calls

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have until Sunday to reach a deal after Brexit trade deal talks stalled.

Europe News

'Safety and quality' of COVID-19 vaccine top priority, says EMA chief

Emer Cooke, who has taken up the role as the new director of the European Medicines Agency, is heading the body whose top priority is approving a coronavirus vaccine. It's a heavy responsibility.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Urgent action needed on Bosnia migrant camps, says human rights chief

Dunja Mijatovic warned a humanitarian crisis was imminent in the northwest of the country.

Europe News

Brussels wants to drive down carbon emissions from transport by 90%

"It has a lot of interesting ideas, but you know the strategy is only at very the beginning," said one expert. "A lot of work needs to be done, a lot of work on the details."

Europe News

EU27 leaders agree to cut greenhouse gas emissions 55% by 2030

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% of 1990 levels puts the EU "on a clear path towards climate neutrality in 2050".

Europe News

EU agrees €1.8 tr budget - but what brought Hungary & Poland onboard?

The €1.8 trillion package includes the EU's seven-year budget (€1.1 tr) and the €750 billion COVID-19 recovery fund.

Travel News

Britons could face COVID travel ban to EU countries from January 1

Due to the end of the Brexit transition period, the UK will no longer be exempt from COVID-related travel curbs within the bloc.

Europe News

EU-African Union meeting postponed for a second time

It was postponed in October due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Uzbekistan

Euroviews. The EU must leverage closer trade ties with Uzbekistan to ensure progress on human rights ǀ View

As Uzbekistan’s applies to the EU's GSP+ scheme, Brussels should use its leverage in the application process to ensure progress is being made on human and labour rights in the central Asian country.

Republic of North Macedonia

Bulgaria's block on North Macedonia 'endangers Europe's security'

Bulgaria wants North Macedonia to formally recognise that its language has Bulgarian roots, and to stamp out what it says is anti-Bulgarian rhetoric.

Europe News

EU agrees its own 'Magnitsky' regime to sanction human rights abuses

European foreign ministers met Monday and agreed to establish a European Magnitsky Act, designed to sanction serious human rights abuses.

World News

Barnier 'gloomy' on progress amid final drive for Brexit trade deal

EU and UK negotiators try again to bridge gaps but whether or not a deal can be done may depend on political leaders as time runs out.

World News

What does a no-deal Brexit mean? Key players' views in their own words

For Boris Johnson it would be a 'good outcome'; for many in industry, farming and other walks of life, a disaster. Here's what they say failure to strike a post-Brexit deal would mean.

World News

Johnson and von der Leyen to speak after Brexit talks stall once again

Brexit talks were put on pause on Friday after London and Brussels failed to reach agreement, with the end of the transition period just weeks away.

Europe News

Nurses pick up European prize for efforts during COVID-19 pandemic

"They have been beyond heroic and selfless and committed to delivering healthcare to every citizen across Europe who needed their help,” said Elizabeth Adams, President of the European Federation of Nurses Associations.