The European Union - Page 33

January 16, 2024

Hungary and Slovakia find common ground on European Union plan for Ukraine aid

The leaders of Hungary and Slovakia have expressed agreement on the need to revise the European Union's plan to provide financial assistance to Ukraine.

January 10, 2024

European leader calls on Taylor Swift to boost low EU voter turnout

A European Union official has called on Taylor Swift to help boost youth voter turnout in the bloc’s elections this summer by asking her supporters and followers to vote.

January 8, 2024

European Union migration chief calls for 1 million increase in legal immigration

The European Union's home affairs commissioner, Ylva Johansson, is addressing the need for member states to address policy challenges related to the continent's aging population.

December 27, 2023

Jacques Delors, architect of the modern EU and ‘Mr. Europe,’ dies aged 98

Delors, who was known as a pragmatic socialist, Catholic, and fierce proponent of a unified Europe, has died in Paris, aged 98.

December 20, 2023

EU leader insists historic migrant deal aimed at curbing flow of asylum seekers 'does not copy the right'

European Union leaders insist their new Pact on Asylum and Migration aims to deter smugglers and support border countries, but "does not copy the right."

December 19, 2023

Ireland's PM condemns burning of hotel meant to house migrants as possible arson attack

Irish prime minister said there is "no justification for violence, arson or vandalism" after a fire destroyed a hotel where 70 migrants were to be housed.

December 18, 2023

Russian diamond industry hit with fresh round of EU sanctions

The European Union announced Monday a new round of sanctions against Russia's diamond industry over the Kremlin's continued war in Ukraine.

December 18, 2023

UK plans carbon tax on imported goods, including metals and concrete, for 2027

The British government announced Monday its plans to charge carbon levies on imported goods like aluminum, concrete, iron and steel come 2027.

December 15, 2023

Hungary vetoes $54B European aid package for Ukraine, dealing Zelenskyy another blow

A proposed $54 billion European financial aid package to Ukraine has been vetoed by Hungary days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy failed to get U.S. lawmakers to issue funding.

December 14, 2023

Ukraine’s a step closer to joining the EU. Here’s what it means, and why it matters

The intention of the EU is to integrate trade, prevent war, and preserve stability, but the process to join entails high hurdles, and Ukraine faces serious political and economic challenges.