The EU can’t hope for unity until it solves its Schengen conundrum
It's 2023, and the world seems to be sitting on a powder keg about to explode, and it's hardly the time for ambiguity and loose ends.
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Keeping fishing fair: On board an EU patrol vessel in the Adriatic Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most overfished places on Earth. Its future depends on all fishers playing by the rules and keeping their catches sustainable. But how do authorities ensure this in a vast sea crisscrossed by national borders?
Russia suffers 'significant losses', Orban says Ukraine 'can't win', Belarus calls for peace talks
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has insisted Ukraine cannot defeat Russia, and that the EU should therefore prepare a plan B for dealing with the conflict.
Supporting Israel and the Palestinians: EU's impossible tightrope walk
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Israel and suggested an international coalition against Hamas. He was not representing the EU when he said that. The Czech and Austrian leaders have visited Israel too.
Balancing act: Where does Europe stand on Israel-Hamas war?
After all, Europe too has citizens caught up in the conflict, the bloc is the biggest donor to the Palestinian Territories, and back home it has millions of citizens – Muslims, Jews and Christians – who all feel a stake in the unfolding eruption. And while the US has put its military might behind Israel, Europe finds itself in a difficult balancing act.
Nine incredible artists set to release tickets for 2024 shows - including Kaiser Chiefs and Tom Odell
We’ve got a bumper guide of gigs and entertainment for you this week, with nine incredible acts set to release tickets for upcoming shows in the North West.
Slovakia announces the end of military aid to Ukraine
Slovakia's new Prime Minister, Robert Fico, announced on Thursday that he would stop delivering arms to Ukraine, limiting support for his neighbour to "humanitarian and civilian aid".
French energy companies have betrayed Macron’s promise to stand with Ukraine
In his New Year's address at the end of 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron said France would help Ukraine "without fail" and "until victory itself." The encouraging words were part of a concerted effort by Macron to position France as one of Ukraine’s foremost allies.