TIL Tag: EU
219 headlines found.
- David Sassoli: European Parliament president dies aged 65
January 11, 2022 - Former pope Benedict XVI failed to act over four child abuse cases when he was archbishop of Munich, a German probe into the Catholic Church has found.
January 20, 2022 - European Commission President says world is "watching in disbelief" amid largest troop buildup since Cold War
February 19, 2022 - EU takes up Ukraine's bid to join or Five people reported dead in attack on Kyiv TV tower.
March 1, 2022 - Moscow threatens to cut gas supplies to Europe; Zelenskiy vows to stay in Kyiv until "war is won".
March 8, 2022 - EU proposes ban on all Russian oil imports; Zelenskiy says trapped civilians at Azovstal must be saved.
May 4, 2022 - Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US, Canada and Australia.
May 20, 2022 - A leading adviser to the World Health Organization described the unprecedented outbreak of the rare disease monkeypox in developed countries as "a random event" that might be explained by risky sexual behavior at two recent mass events in Europe.
May 23, 2022 - European Union leaders agreed on Monday to ban most Russian oil imports as part of a new sanctions package against Moscow. Pipeline imports will be exempt from the sanctions.
May 31, 2022 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine should expect "greater hostile activity" from Russia as the European Union considers whether the country should be formally considered for candidate status.
June 20, 2022 - Moscow to summon EU ambassador over 'openly hostile' Kaliningrad cargo transit ban.
June 21, 2022 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is lobbying EU leaders as the European Council meets to decide on Ukraine's candidacy for the European Union. (European Council decides to grant EU candidate status to Ukraine, Moldova.)
June 23, 2022 - Europe heatwave: Deadly wildfires spread in Mediterranean
July 17, 2022 - Nord Stream: Key Russian pipeline resumes pumping gas to Europe
July 21, 2022 - Russia to further cut gas supply to Europe.
July 26, 2022 - Sewage in sea: French appeal to EU over UK discharges of waste.
August 25, 2022 - EU foreign ministers expected to suspend Russian tourist visa facilitation.
August 29, 2022 - EU foreign ministers agree to suspend visa travel deal with Russia.
August 31, 2022 - Europe urged to accept Russians fleeing military draft as border crossings surge.
September 24, 2022 - Twelve European countries broke temperature records in 2022
January 10, 2023 - Italian Pier Antonio Panzeri held in EU-Qatargate bribery probe agrees to tell all
January 17, 2023 - Zelenskiy pushes for 10th sanctions package from EU leaders meeting in Kyiv
February 3, 2023 - Moldova's pro-EU President Sandu accuses Russia of coup plot
February 13, 2023 - Final talks on NI post-Brexit deal as PM meets EU chief – No 10
February 27, 2023 - European banking shares drop after Credit Suisse takeover
March 20, 2023 - The European Space Agency has successfully launched its mission to Jupiter's moons after weather conditions halted yesterday's lift-off
April 14, 2023 - EU lawyers say plan to scan private messages for child abuse may be unlawful
May 8, 2023 - European Space Agency hosts first Mars live stream
June 2, 2023 - European leaders seethe over Putin-Orbán meeting
October 20, 2023 - Orbán to give speech as government tries to release EU funds suspended over rule-of-law concerns
October 23, 2023 - Government offices in EU can ban wearing of religious symbols, court rules
November 29, 2023 - EU agrees 'historic' deal with world's first laws to regulate AI
December 9, 2023 - EU to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova
December 14, 2023 - European Super League: Uefa and Fifa rules banning breakaway league unlawful, says court
December 21, 2023 - Ukraine support package worth €50bn agreed by EU leaders
February 1, 2024 - Barely 10% of Europeans believe Ukraine can still defeat Russia, finds poll
February 21, 2024 - Macron refuses to rule out putting troops on ground in Ukraine in call to galvanise Europe
February 27, 2024 - Europe must get ready for looming war, Donald Tusk warns
March 29, 2024 - NatCon conference to resume after Brussels court overturns closure order
April 17, 2024 - Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row
May 4, 2024 - Eurovision EU flag ban was 'mind-blowing', says European Commission
May 13, 2024 - Russia-Ukraine war live: police search European parliament over possible Russian interference
May 29, 2024 - Hundreds of millions head to polls on final day of European elections
June 9, 2024 - Britain will not rejoin EU in my lifetime, says Starmer
July 3, 2024 - Stoltenberg assures EU that Nato would survive second Trump presidency
July 18, 2024 - Germany angers European neighbors as it tightens migration along all land borders
September 16, 2024 - European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
October 14, 2024 - Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin
October 21, 2024 - Marine Le Pen: prosecutor recommends jail and 5 year ban from public office in EU embezzlement trial
November 14, 2024 - Protesters clash with police after Georgia suspends EU bid
November 29, 2024 - Georgia's pro-EU president vows to stay 'until someone is legitimately elected'
December 1, 2024 - Ukraine ends supply of Russian gas to Europe
January 1, 2025 - Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
January 1, 2025 - France warns Donald Trump against threatening EU 'sovereign borders'
January 8, 2025 - Trump says he will hit EU with tariffs – while UK is 'out of line' but 'can be worked out'
February 3, 2025 - Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says Europe must be responsible for country's security
February 13, 2025 - European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
February 16, 2025 - Tesla sales almost halve in Europe as Musk faces criticism over Trump ties
February 25, 2025 - Zelenskyy admits Trump clash 'not good' as European leaders rally round Ukraine
March 1, 2025 - 'Watershed moment': EU leaders agree plan for huge rise in defence spending
March 7, 2025 - EU retaliates after Trump tariffs on steel and aluminium take effect
March 12, 2025 - Trump threatens 200% tariff on European alcohol as trade war escalates
March 13, 2025 - 'Several people' arrested in EU bribery investigation linked to Huawei
March 14, 2025 - Italy one of five 'dismantlers' causing 'democratic recession' in Europe, report says
March 17, 2025 - European leaders agree now 'not the time' to lift sanctions against Russia
March 27, 2025 - Marine Le Pen's future to be decided as embezzlement verdict arrives
March 30, 2025 - First orbital rocket launched from mainland Europe crashes after takeoff
March 30, 2025 - EU offered 'zero-for-zero' deal to US weeks before tariff announcement
April 7, 2025 - UK announces further £450m military support for Ukraine as 50 countries to meet in Brussels
April 11, 2025 - MEPs call for EU court to suspend Hungary's Pride ban
April 16, 2025 - Europe whacks Apple and Meta with combined $797 million fine
April 23, 2025 - Malta's 'golden passport' scheme ruled to be illegal by EU's top court
April 29, 2025 - Slovakian and Serbian leaders defy EU to attend Russian military parade
May 9, 2025 - European leaders demand unconditional Ukraine ceasefire by Russia
May 10, 2025 - Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders
May 11, 2025 - Von der Leyen's texts with Pfizer boss can be shared, says EU's highest court
May 14, 2025 - Trump 'recommending' 50% tariff on EU, and threatens Apple with 25% tariff
May 23, 2025 - Trump says he's 'not looking for a deal' with the EU after threatening a 50% tariff
May 23, 2025 - Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
May 26, 2025 - More than €1bn in EU funds used in discriminatory projects, report says
May 31, 2025 - Only two European states have net zero military emissions target, data shows
May 31, 2025 - Far right weaponising LGBTQ+ rights in Europe to sow division, campaigners say
June 1, 2025 - EU agrees to increase flight delay times before passengers get compensation
June 7, 2025 - foreign ministers from Europe and Iran to hold talks as US says it is still deciding whether to join war
June 20, 2025 - Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave
June 30, 2025 - Paris on red alert as Europe faces extreme heat with weather warnings across the continent
July 1, 2025 - More than 1,500 people evacuated in Crete as wildfires rage across Europe
July 3, 2025 - China tells EU it can't accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says
July 4, 2025 - Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe
July 5, 2025 - Climate breakdown tripled death toll in Europe's June heatwave, study finds
July 9, 2025 - Von der Leyen survives censure vote but faces calls to reverse EU's rightward drift
July 10, 2025 - Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs on goods from the EU and Mexico
July 12, 2025 - EU prepares €100bn no-deal plan to match Trump's threat of 30% tariffs
July 23, 2025 - Von der Leyen to meet Trump in Scotland as EU and US close in on trade deal
July 26, 2025 - Trump tells Europe to 'get your act together' on immigration before US-EU trade talks
July 26, 2025 - EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America
July 27, 2025 - European Commission proposes partially suspending Israel from Horizon programme
July 29, 2025 - EU to start rolling out biometrics entry system for non-EU visitors from October
July 30, 2025 - Trump says EU could face 35% tariffs if it fails to make $600bn investment 'gift'
August 5, 2025 - Zelenskyy welcomes European leaders' insistence on Ukraine role at peace talks
August 10, 2025 - Ukraine's borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say
August 12, 2025 - Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe
August 13, 2025 - Kremlin yet to commit to meeting after Ukrainian and European leaders seek US security guarantees for Kyiv as part of any deal
August 19, 2025 - Russia rules out European troops in Ukraine as Trump makes veiled threats
August 21, 2025 - Postal services in Europe suspend parcel shipments to US amid uncertainty over tariffs
August 25, 2025 - UK and EU summon top Russian diplomats after strikes hit British Council and EU offices in deadly attack on Kyiv
August 28, 2025 - EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming
September 1, 2025 - Putin says western troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets' as European countries pledge security support
September 5, 2025 - EU fines Google nearly €3bn for 'abusing' dominant position in ad tech
September 5, 2025 - EU divisions over Gaza hit Eurovision as Ireland pulls out
September 11, 2025 - Europe's summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds
September 15, 2025 - European Commission calls for freezing of free trade with Israel over Gaza
September 17, 2025 - Cyberattack disrupts operations at European airports including Heathrow, Brussels
September 20, 2025 - Flight delays continue across Europe after weekend cyber-attack
September 22, 2025 - Turkey abandons bid to force doner kebab rules on Europe
September 26, 2025 - Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato states, foreign minister says
September 27, 2025 - Putin preparing to attack another European country, Zelenskyy says
September 27, 2025 - Pro-EU party in Moldova set to win vote mired in claims of Russian interference
September 29, 2025 - Denmark bans all civilian drone flights ahead of European summit
September 29, 2025 - Putin says Russia will respond quickly if it believes Europe is provoking it
October 2, 2025 - Pets on flights can be classed as baggage, top EU court rules
October 16, 2025 - EU criticised for pausing sanctions on Israel in response to Trump Gaza efforts
October 21, 2025 - Von der Leyen says EU 'cannot tolerate' disruption of airspace, calling balloons over Lithuania a 'provocation'
October 28, 2025 - US military to reduce number of troops in Romania as start of European drawdown
October 29, 2025 - Putin opponents criticise EU ban on multi-entry visas for Russians
November 13, 2025 - AfD hails US ban on European leftwing groups as historians fear crackdown on anti-fascists
November 14, 2025 - Britain to announce 'most significant' change to asylum rules in years, setting Europe's longest route to settlement
November 16, 2025 - EU confirms it wants UK to pay into its budget in exchange for closer ties
November 18, 2025 - Reform's ex-Wales leader read pro-Russia MP's 'script' in European Parliament, Nathan Gill is being sentenced for taking bribes as part of a pro-Russia influence campaign
November 21, 2025 - EU court rules entire bloc must respect same-sex marriages in rebuke to Poland
November 25, 2025 - European parliament calls for social media ban on under-16s
November 26, 2025 - Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%
November 28, 2025 - European Commission plans 'reparations loan' to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
December 3, 2025 - Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London for talks on ending Ukraine war
December 8, 2025 - Zelenskyy meets pope as he tours Europe to shore up support amid US pressure for Ukraine deal
December 9, 2025 - EU opens investigation into Google's use of online content for AI models
December 9, 2025 - EU proposes loosening rules on AI gigafactories in green rollback
December 10, 2025 - EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
December 12, 2025 - European leaders sign treaty establishing Ukraine war damages body
December 16, 2025 - EU plans to water down ban on new petrol and diesel cars
December 16, 2025 - Putin calls European leaders 'little pigs' and says Russia will achieve Ukraine goals by diplomacy or force
December 17, 2025 - Denmark's 'ghetto law' targeting 'parallel societies' may be unlawful, EU court rules
December 18, 2025 - EU leaders agree €90bn loan, but without use of frozen Russian assets
December 19, 2025 - China hits EU dairy industry with tariffs of up to 42.7%
December 22, 2025 - Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators
December 24, 2025 - Israel's approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan
December 25, 2025 - Zelenskyy to meet European leaders and Trump for Ukraine peace talks amid fresh strikes on Kyiv
December 27, 2025 - Bulgaria prepares to join eurozone amid fears of Russian-backed disinformation
December 28, 2025 - Bulgaria joins the euro after rocky path to new currency
January 1, 2026 - EU wants 'Farage clause' in Brexit 'reset' talks with UK
January 11, 2026 - Marine Le Pen's appeal against embezzlement conviction to begin
January 13, 2026 - China pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a 'red line'
January 13, 2026 - India and EU finalize 'mother of all deals' with landmark trade pact
January 27, 2026 - EU designates Iran's revolutionary guard as terrorist organisation
January 29, 2026 - EU leaders agree to move ahead with ‘Buy European’ policy
February 13, 2026 - EU agrees to chop meaty names from vegetarian and vegan food products
March 6, 2026 - Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription
March 9, 2026 - Ig Nobels to move awards to Europe due to concern over US travel visas
March 10, 2026 - Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz
March 16, 2026 - Hungary’s Orbán says he won’t back down and allow EU’s €90bn loan to Ukraine
March 19, 2026 - EU president von der Leyen vows to pay loan to Kyiv despite block by Hungary
March 20, 2026 - Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty
March 24, 2026 - European Parliament gives conditional approval to EU-US trade deal
March 26, 2026 - Marmalade to be rebranded in post-Brexit food deal
April 3, 2026 - US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret
April 17, 2026 - EU’s top court finds Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ law in breach of key values
April 21, 2026 - EU decides on key €90bn Ukraine loan after pipeline deadlock ends
April 22, 2026 - EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
April 23, 2026 - Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department
April 24, 2026 - Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
May 1, 2026 - Airlines still have to pay compensation if flights cancelled due to fuel crisis, EU says
May 7, 2026 - Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU
May 18, 2026 - No ‘tailor-made’ deal for UK if it wants to rejoin bloc, say former EU Brexit officials
May 18, 2026 - Iceland’s foreign minister fears ‘Brexit moment’ in EU accession referendum
May 27, 2026 - EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products
May 28, 2026 - EU says Russia has crossed 'another line' after drone hits Romanian apartment block
May 29, 2026 - €16.4bn in funds unlocked for Hungary as part of deal with EU, Magyar says
May 29, 2026 - EU proposes to block foreign providers using ‘kill switch’ to disrupt vital tech across Europe
June 3, 2026 - US threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe
June 6, 2026 - Car industry pressing EU for further delay to Brexit EV tariffs
June 7, 2026 - Armenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia
June 8, 2026 - EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow
June 9, 2026 - Ukraine and Moldova to enter first phase of EU membership negotiations
June 14, 2026 - US and Iran say peace deal reached as European leaders warn Tehran ‘must never acquire a nuclear weapon’
June 15, 2026 - Anger at ‘send them back’ chants by rightwing MEPs after EU migration law vote
June 18, 2026 - Two-thirds of EU citizens back UK rejoining bloc, survey finds
June 21, 2026 - Two-thirds of EU citizens back UK rejoining bloc, survey finds
June 21, 2026 - Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax
June 27, 2026 - EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports
June 29, 2026 - Albania warned EU accession at risk over Jared Kushner-backed resort plans
July 1, 2026 - Russia ‘mounted drone surveillance of European nuclear sites over 18 months’
July 2, 2026 - Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
July 8, 2026 - As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat
July 12, 2026 - Swedish MEP files police complaint accusing Danish colleague of racist hate speech
July 13, 2026 - New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
July 13, 2026 - AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods
July 20, 2026 - France becomes first EU country to ban social media access for under-15s
July 21, 2026 - Thousands flee wildfires in France as temperatures reach extreme levels in southern Europe
July 23, 2026 - EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps
July 23, 2026 - AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules
July 31, 2026 - EU to hold urgent meeting after Spanish PM calls Ceuta crisis response ‘selfish’
August 1, 2026 - Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
August 3, 2026 - Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up
August 8, 2026 - ‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years
August 29, 2026 - Iceland votes against restarting talks on joining EU
August 30, 2026 - George Osborne calls for UK to rejoin EU customs union and boost trade
September 13, 2026 - Nine EU countries further delay EES border checks
September 14, 2026 - EU chief opens door for Canada to become 'associate member'
September 16, 2026 - Trump calls EU offer to Canada of associate membership ‘laughable’, while threatening tariffs
September 17, 2026 - European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato
September 20, 2026 - Google fined more than €400m by Irish regulator over its use of location data
September 21, 2026 - US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X
September 25, 2026 - No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU
September 30, 2026 - US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban
October 2, 2026 - Half of UK wants to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds
October 3, 2026 - ‘No more Viktor Orbán’: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states
October 6, 2026 - China agrees to ‘halve’ hybrid car exports to EU in landmark deal
October 9, 2026 - EU backs away from offer to Canada to start ‘associate member’ talks
October 28, 2026 - Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early
October 29, 2026