Pipelines and undersea cables will be ‘stress tested’ and security stepped up – the EU has announced. In light of the suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced a programme of testing to check whether Europe’s critical infrastructure Read more…
The European Court of Justice has upheld the largest fine ever imposed by a competition authority in Europe. The court agreed that Google had “abused its dominant position” by requiring Android manufacturers to pre-install its search and other Google apps. Dublin MEP, Ciarán Cuffe, says market abuse stifles competition and Read more…
European Commission expressed “deep concern” about UK pumping sewage into the sea. An EU official tells the European Parliament’s environment committee that they are monitoring the situation. The UK committed to uphold environmental law as part of the Brexit deal, she added.
Mairead McGuinness has defended EU plans to designate gas and nuclear power as ‘transition’ fuels. Changing their status would allow fossil fuels and nuclear to be eligible for new investment. Environmental groups are pushing for the European Parliament to reject any relabelling which they fear will lead to the climate Read more…
Billy Kelleher has accused the anti-war movement of “deep down” wanting a “Russian victory”. The Fianna Fáil MEP made the remarks on Twitter and is standing by them this morning. He believes that NATO countries sending weapons to Ukraine is “very justifiable” in order to help Ukrainians defend themselves. He Read more…
Jet fuel, Russia’s second-largest bank and “dozens” of oligarchs are part of the latest sanctions, according to the EU’s foreign affairs chief. The proposals from the European Commission need to be approved by leaders from the EU27 countries before coming into effect. The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Read more…
The government has given the go-ahead for the use of neonicotinoids raising questions about the UK’s environmental commitments outside the EU.
Boris Johnson has appointed Edward Lister as his interim Chief of Staff following a power struggle amongst the Prime Minister’s inner circle which saw Brexit-architect, Dominic Cummings, forced out.
After months of talks, and the British threat to walk away, the UK and EU are finally working on a joint text which could seal a Brexit trade deal. But it’s not yet in the bag.
Future supplies of Remdesivir will only be available to the UK if it orders via an EU agreement.