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February 27, 2023

Brexit deal: Rishi Sunak, EU reportedly reach agreement on Northern Ireland Protocol

British PM Rishi Sunak hosted final talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol to finally claim to have "got Brexit done."

February 26, 2023

Italy shipwreck: Coast guard says dozens dead after migrant craft crashes off coast

At least 60 migrants are reportedly dead, and at least one allege human trafficker among some 80 survivors has been charged after a makeshift wooden vessel crashed off Italy's coast.

February 24, 2023

TikTok claims EU didn't notify them of continent-wide employee ban

TikTok representatives claim that the European Commission never consulted them regarding a temporary ban on the Chinese-owned app for all employees' work devices.

February 23, 2023

European Union executives temporarily ban TikTok from employee's phones as a cybersecurity measure

The popular social media app TikTok has been temporarily banned from the phones and other personal devices of European Union employees as a cybersecurity measure.

February 20, 2023

European Union imposes sanctions on 9 Burma officials, 7 entities linked to human rights abuses, violence

Sanctions have been imposed on nine Burma officials and seven entities by the European Union linked to rising violence and human rights abuses.

February 16, 2023

UK PM Sunak heads to Northern Ireland, fueling speculation of post-Brexit trade talks

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak traveled to Northern Ireland on Thursday, signifying that the U.K. may reach an agreement easing strained trade relations with the European Union.

February 13, 2023

Hungarian minister first EU rep to visit Belarus since diplomatic crackdown

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Belarus on Monday, making him the first European Union official to visit the nation since its 2020 crackdown on opposition

February 10, 2023

European Union lawmaker detained for questioning after being linked to corruption scandal

Belgian lawmaker Marc Tarabella, who was linked to a corruption scandal, has been detained for questioning. Tarabella's town was raided when authorities were searching for him.

February 6, 2023

Kosovo Prime Minister asks West not to pressure nation on Serbian territorial treaty

Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti has advised Western nations against pressuring his country into accepting a contentious territorial treaty with Serbia.

February 6, 2023

EU Parliament planning for possible visit from Volodymyr Zelenksyy in coming days

The European Union's Parliament is planning for the possible visit of the Ukrainian president Zelenskyy. The president is deciding if he will attend the EU summit this week.