Polisario attacks new Morocco-EU trade deal as experts cite legal and political irrelevance

The Polisario Front sharply criticized the new Morocco–European Union trade agreement extending preferential treatment to products from the southern provinces, calling it a “violation of European Court rulings” and an “affront to the will of the...

EU begins gradual roll-out of digital border system

BRUSSELS - European Union member countries began rolling out a new entry and exit system on Oct 12 at the bloc’s external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals’ data. The Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated system that requires...

Bulgaria Begins Fingerprint Registration for Foreigners Under New EU Border Rules

Starting October 12, the European Union officially began the gradual implementation of its new Entry/Exit System (EES), introducing a digital framework to register the entry and exit of all non-EU nationals crossing the bloc’s external borders....

What happened as the EU entry-exit borders scheme finally took effect?

The European Union’s entry-exit system (EES) for British passport holders, as well as other “third-country nationals”, begins on Sunday 12 October. The digital border scheme connects every frontier crossing point in the Schengen area (comprising...

What is the Entry Exit System? New EU border rules come into force today

The Entry Exit System (EES) involves people from third-party countries such as the UK having their fingerprints registered and photograph taken to enter the Schengen area, which consists of 29 European countries, mainly in the EU. For most UK...

Hattmannsdorfer Calls for Tough EU Action Against Hungary's Special Tax

Austria feels that the Hungarian tax is discriminatory and puts Austrian trading companies at a disadvantage. / Picture: © Hungarian and Austrian crossed flags by Vindobona Economics Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) has sharply called on...

EU imports $16.9bn in green energy products

In 2024, the EU imported €11.1 billion ($12.8 billion) worth of solar panels, €2.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.5 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, totalling almost €14.6 billion ($16.9 billion) in imports of green...

‘States which pose a threat’ cannot join EU’s Safe programme, Palmas says

“States which pose a threat to European Union member states” cannot join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (Safe) defence procurement programme, Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas said on Sunday. Speaking after a church service in the...

Four-hour queue warning as new EU border rules come into force today

Kate Wilson Executive Editor and Neil Lancefield PA Transport Correspondent 09:47, 12 Oct 2025Updated 09:47, 12 Oct 2025 UK travellers visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal and Italy are being urged to prepare for four-hour queues as a new EU...

The EU’s new border rolls out today — here’s what you need to know 

EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-European Union nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System. The system, often known as...

Croatia starts new Entry/Exit System for non-EU travellers today

by croatiaweek October 12, 2025 in News Zagreb Airport ZAGREB, 12 October 2025 (CW/Hina) – As of today, Croatia has started implementing the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border management system for non-EU travellers...

Full list of EU countries taking Brits' fingerprints from today

Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer and Kate Lally SEO writer 10:41, 12 Oct 2025 Spain is one of a long list of countries(Image: georgeclerk via Getty Images) From Sunday, October 12, European nations using the Entry/Exit System (EES) will...

EU Laments Anti-Igbo Agenda In Lagos, Urges Gov. Sanwo-Olu To Reverse Policy

0 LAGOS – The Eastern Union (EU), a political pressure group of the people of the old Eastern Re­gion, has reminded the Lagos State governor, Babajide San­wo-Olu, of the age-long peace­ful co-existence enjoyed by La­gosians, irrespective of tribe,...

EU entry-exit system: what do travel industry heavyweights think will happen?

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Kendal’s Maya Maya owner speaks on EU crackdown on fast fashion waste

Amanda Slattery, who ran the Maya Maya store in Dockray Hall for nearly two decades before announcing the closure of her physical shop earlier this year, said the legislation could transform the way clothing is made, sold and recycled. The...

Council President Costa to represent EU at Gaza summit

The president of the EU Council, António Costa, will represent the bloc at Monday’s peace summit on Gaza, a spokesperson said on Sunday. The Middle East peace plan “offers a real chance to build a just and sustainable peace, and the EU is fully...

Revealed: How much in savings you'll need to visit each EU country as new rules come into effect tomorrow

Have you ever been quizzed on your financial situation while heading through the airport? Ever had to show 'proof of funds' while anxiously awaiting boarding your flight? It's likely the answer is no, but now things might be about to change, as...

'5 per cent is NO': Luxembourg collective publishes manifesto against EU militarisation

As the EU prepares to invest hundreds of billions into defence, a Luxembourg-based collective is pushing back, calling for money to be redirected toward climate, health, and education. The European Union plans to invest up to 800 billion euros in...

Council President Antonio Costa to represent EU at Gaza summit in Egypt

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, will represent the bloc at Monday’s Gaza ceasefire summit in Egypt’s city of Sharm el-Sheikh, a spokesperson said on Sunday. The Middle East peace plan...

António Costa to represent EU at Gaza peace summit

António Costa, the president of the European Council, will represent the EU at Monday's Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, a spokesperson announced on Sunday. Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and US president Donald Trump will chair a...