September 9, 2023 Climate protesters break through police barrier, block Dutch highway Several thousand climate protesters broke through a police barrier and blocked a Dutch highway in a demonstration against fossil fuel subsidies enacted by the country's parliament.
September 4, 2023 EU considers adjusting protections for wolves as farmers raise concerns about their livestock's safety The European Union is considering adjusting rules to limit protections for wolves. Farmers in Europe are concerned about the safety of their livestock.
August 29, 2023 Greek wildfire now EU's largest on record as it enters 11th day Wildfires burning in northeastern Greece for the 11th consecutive day are now the largest that the European Forest Fire Information System has on record.
August 29, 2023 Top EU official to nominate Dutch foreign minister for climate czar post The European Union's top official on Tuesday said she would nominate Wopke Hoekstra as the governing body's official in charge of climate action.
August 29, 2023 European court condemns Bosnia's ethnic-based political system for undermining democracy, amplifying divisions A prominent judicial body in Europe has recently issued an opinion that the political system in Bosnia, established through a peace deal brokered by the U.S. in 1995, amplifies ethnic divisions.
August 28, 2023 EU eyes 'bold' push to admit new members by 2030 European Council President Charles Michel said Monday that the European Union should accept new member states by 2030 in a bid to stem Russian aggression and influence.
August 28, 2023 Poland files legal challenges in effort to annul 3 EU climate change policies Three of the European Union's main climate change policies are being challenged by Poland. Poland claims the policies worsen social inequalities.
August 24, 2023 EU initiates assessment of human and labor rights in Burma The European Union (EU) is currently evaluating the human and labor rights conditions in Burma, with implications for the trade preferences it extends to the country.
August 15, 2023 Indonesia initiates WTO dispute consultations over EU biodiesel import duties Indonesia has formally sought dispute consultations with the EU within the framework of the WTO concerning the EU's imposition of duties on imported biodiesel from Indonesia.
August 9, 2023 European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen assures aid to flood-stricken Slovenia during visit During her trip to Slovenia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered a pledge of assistance to the country, which has been grappling with devastating floods.