World Dec 10 EU enlargement chief says Ukraine’s membership ‘inevitable’ despite Hungary’s objections By Derek Gatopoulos, Evgeniy Maloletka, Associated Press
World Dec 10 European leaders consider weakening longstanding migrant protections The consensus coalesced Wednesday as mainstream political parties across Europe have adopted tougher migration policies as a way to blunt the momentum of far-right politicians exploiting discontent over immigration. By Sam McNeil, Renata Brito, Associated Press
World Dec 05 EU fines Elon Musk’s X 120 million euros for breaching bloc’s social media law The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under the 27-nation bloc’s Digital Services Act, also known as the DSA. By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press
World Dec 03 Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with U.S. envoys stall The Russian leader “should end the bluster and the bloodshed and be ready to come to the table and to support a just and lasting peace,” said U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. By Lorne Cook, Illia Novikov, Associated Press
World Nov 19 EU rolls out plan to make it easier to deploy tanks and troops at short notice The European Union has introduced a new defense package to speed up the deployment of tanks and troops across its 27 nations. By Sam McNeil, Associated Press
Nov 16 Finland’s president warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine, urges Europe to hold its nerve By Emma Burrows, Associated Press A ceasefire in Ukraine is unlikely before the spring and European allies need to keep up support despite a corruption scandal that has engulfed Kyiv, President Alexander Stubb of Finland told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Nov 15 Syrians and EU officials hold rare open meeting in Damascus By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Saturday's meetings came nearly a year after the fall of the 54-year Assad family rule in Syria in a stunning offensive by insurgent groups in early December. Continue reading
Nov 07 EU tightens visa restrictions on Russian nationals over Ukraine war, potential security risks By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union on Friday made it harder for Russian citizens to enter Europe’s ID-check free travel area due to Russia's continued war on Ukraine, increasing acts of sabotage blamed on Moscow and the potential misuse of visas. Continue reading
Nov 07 EU vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia, confirms all 24 crew on board are safe By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press A European Union naval force on Friday reached a Malta-flagged tanker earlier attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, finding all its 24 mariners safe after an assault that raised renewed fears about piracy in the region. Continue reading
Nov 05 EU agrees on new emissions targets ahead of COP30 climate summit in Brazil By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Environmentalists criticized the deal for provisions that will allow the EU to buy carbon credits from less-developed countries, effectively outsourcing the bloc's obligations. Continue reading