Protest erupts in Calais over pulse fishing
Fishermen in the French ports of Calais and Boulogne have launched a protest against electric pulse fishing. The fishermen are protesting the practice – which...
Will the UK still make payments to the EU after Brexit?
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has warned that the UK must pay for access to the single market following Brexit. Speaking to the BBC at...
German MPs demand halt on Turkish tank deal
German MPs have called for a halt on a tank deal after it was revealed that Turkey is using its German-made tanks in an...
Is Brussels willing to pay for EU nationals’ UK application fees?
Discussions at the highest levels of the European Commission have taken place regarding proposals for Brussels to cover application costs of EU nationals wanting...
Sweatshops threaten EU trade momentum
Europe’s Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmström wants Vietnam to commit to labour reforms before a deal is implemented. Malmström is running into a formidable obstacle –...
EU sanction for Venezuelan officials
An EU sanction – including travel bans and asset freezes – has been enforced on seven officials of Venezuela, as both the political and...
Call for British armed forces investments to combat Russia
A speech from General Sir Nick Carter will announce that British armed forces are at risk of falling behind Russia, if no further investments...
Turkish military move in on Kurdish territory Afrin, Syria
Ground troops from Turkey's military have crossed over into northern Syria in efforts to eject Kurdish militia – considered by Turkey as a terrorist...
Developing countries benefit most from EU trade scheme
A report by the European Commission and the European External Action Service shows how developing economies benefit from the EU’s duty-rebate schemes. The EU introduced...
EU welcomes progress in removing internet hate speech
A report monitoring Europe’s code of conduct on countering illegal internet hate speech suggests good progress has been made by IT companies. The code of...
