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...
Human Rights Watch condemns European populism
In its World Report 2018, published today, Human Rights Watch (HRW) strongly criticises populism and authoritarian agendas in Europe. The organisation monitors human rights practices...
UK to fund more Calais border security
The UK government has agreed to contribute an additional £44.5m (~€50.4m) to strengthen border security at the port of Calais, France. The agreement was one...
Macron visits Calais ahead of migration talks
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Calais today, in advance of a meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss migration. The president announced...
Erdoğan condemns new US force in Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has criticised a new US plan to send forces to protect territory in Syria. On Sunday, the US announced plans...
Reduce net migration target, urge UK MPs
A group of MPs has pressed the UK government to lower its target of reducing net migration to the tens of thousands. Currently, annual net...
EU adopts new Iraq strategy
The European Commission has today adopted a joint communication which proposes a new EU strategy for Iraq. The proposal details the EU’s current support efforts...
Commission to discuss illegal online content
Five European Commissioners will meet in Brussels tomorrow to discuss the efforts being made by representatives of online platforms to tackle the spread of...
Latvia orders two Leonardo AW119Kx
Latvia has signed a contract for two AW119Kx helicopters plus the option for an additional unit, customised configuration and aircrew/maintenance technician training services. The helicopters will...
Norway suspends arms sales to UAE
Norway has suspended exports of weapons and ammunition of the United Arab Emirates over concerns they could be used in the war in Yemen,...
