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New law will free businesses from ‘straitjacket’ of EU rules, says Rees-Mogg

The Brexit minister said the Procurement Bill would dump Brussels red tape and create a more efficient system for bidding on public contracts.

The Independent UK

Brussels conference: Donors pledge $6.7bn in aid for Syrians

International donors pledge $4.3bn for this year and $2.4bn ‘for 2023 and beyond’ to support war-wracked Syrians.

Al Jazeera

Asylum seekers could be sent to Rwanda for ‘spending a couple of weeks in Brussels’ on way to Britain

Foreign shop receipts and tickets can also be used to declare people ‘inadmissible’ for asylum in the UK

The Independent UK

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Queen’s Speech: Bill of Rights to fulfil Tory dream of replacing hated Human Rights Act

Warning that shake-up will tear up legal safeguards and put UK on collision course with Brussels

The Independent UK

Despite ‘Fatigue’, Donors Pledge Another $6.7 Billion for Syria, Neighbors

An international donor conference raised $6.7 billion for Syria and its neighbors on Tuesday despite what the European Union's foreign policy chief said was "a certain fatigue" with the war there, now its 12th year. The pledges, which were slightly higher than the United Nations' appeal for $6.1 billion, were…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Bank Urges Donors to Boost Financial Support for Palestinian Authority

The World Bank urged on Monday donors to boost support for the Palestinian Authority (PA), which it said was facing a destabilizing budget crisis linked partly to “record low” foreign aid contributions. In a report, published ahead of a donor conference in Brussels, the World Bank paints a contrasting view…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dial down rhetoric and be honest over Brexit protocol, warns Brussels

Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis was in Belfast for talks with political leaders aimed at restoring the Assembly

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Shtayyeh Heads to Brussels to Attend Donors Committee Meeting

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh has led a delegation to the Belgian capital, Brussels, to participate in the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) scheduled to be held on Tuesday. The Prime Minister is set to hold a number of meetings with the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Parliament…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Borrell: Russia Not Invited to Syria Brussels Conference Because of Aggression on Ukraine

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told Asharq Al-Awsat in an interview that the European Union holds onto its three “red lines” which involve not contributing to Syria’s reconstruction, not removing sanctions and not re-establishing full diplomatic ties with Damascus “until a genuine and comprehensive political transition is firmly under…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Johnson faces post-election headaches after Tory losses and Sinn Fein triumph

Boris Johnson faces a fresh Brexit battle with Brussels over the Northern Ireland Protocol

The Independent UK

French left's new 'disobedient' stance is warning shot for EU

Winning next month's legislative election may be a long shot for France's new hard-left alliance, but the fact President Emmanuel Macron now faces two eurosceptic opposition blocs should cause concern among France's European Union partners.

Reuters

How Putin’s invasion returned Nato to the centre stage

The long read: For the first time in years, its role has become a topic of furious debate. But what do we talk about when we talk about Nato?

The Guardian - UK

Key issues for voters in Northern Ireland as Sinn Fein set to take majority of seats

University student Ryan McMullan joined the DUP after the 2017 Assembly election and says the cost of living crisis and the Northern Ireland protocol are key issues for this year's elections

Daily Mirror

Germany Drops Opposition to Russian Oil Ban, Ministers Say

Two senior ministers in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government on Monday said Germany would be ready to back an immediate European Union ban on Russian oil imports, and that Europe's biggest economy could weather shortages and price hikes. The comments by Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Economy Minister Robert Habeck are…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Benzinga

Apple Under Antitrust Allegations in Brussels

Brussels regulators have accused Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) of abusing its dominant position in mobile payments to limit rivals’ access to contactless technology. Apple could face a fine of up to 10% of its global turnover or $36.6 billion based on its 2021 revenue for the alleged breach of EU competition law. Also Read: Apple To…

Tribune News Service

EU to propose phasing out Russian oil by end of year

BRUSSELS — The European Union is set to propose a ban on Russian oil by the end of the year, with restrictions on imports introduced gradually until then, according to people familiar with the matter.

France 24

Some European energy firms consider paying for gas in roubles

Some European energy firms are considering a two-tiered payment scheme, which would comply with Russian demands for payments in roubles. German provider Uniper is among those arguing the system would comply with EU law – although Brussels has warned that companies could breach sanctions if they agree to the Kremlin's…

The Independent UK

Future of European Super League discussed at key meeting

The private meeting, to discuss the future of football on the continent, was set to involve a representative of Andrea Agnelli’s office

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Reuters

Hungary says 'no obstacles' to signing agreement on EU recovery funds

Hungary sees no obstacles to signing an agreement with Brussels about the release of EU recovery funds to Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Stoltenberg: Finland and Sweden Could Join NATO Quickly

Finland and Sweden will be able to join NATO quickly should they decide to ask for membership in the Western military alliance, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "If they decide to apply, Finland and Sweden will be warmly welcomed and I expect the process to go quickly," Stoltenberg…

The Guardian - UK

‘Totally dysfunctional’: Sophie in ‘t Veld on the EU’s relationship with democracy

Calling for a radical reboot, the Dutch MEP argues a weak European parliament has left EU leaders too powerful and unaccountable

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson is flailing – so he is reviving his Brexit greatest hits

The plan to override the Northern Ireland protocol is a tired repeat of the dishonesty that got Johnson elected, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Bangkok Post

EU agrees on internet rulebook for Google, Facebook, other tech giants

BRUSSELS: European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday clinched a deal on new rules requiring tech giants to do more to police illegal content on their platforms and to pay a fee to regulators monitoring their compliance.

Daily Mirror

Eurostar has a huge sale with tickets from £39 to Paris, Brussels and Lille

Eurostar deals for summer 2022 currently include discounted tickets from £39 each way for holidays including Paris, Brussels, Lille and Rotterdam but the sale's not on for long

The Independent UK

Feeling blue in today's world? Head for Belgian bluebells!

Nature’s beauty is rapturous again this springtime — flaunting its purple haze of bluebells in the woods south of Brussels

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