Brexit and the European Union
Brexit and the European Union.
Brexit re-think looming?
Could a new Briton-friendly President of the European Parliament spark change?
Pound at new 20-month high vs euro
"Euro-sterling is trading close to the bottom end of its post-referendum low"
Spotlight North: EU funds for northern Mallorca tourism diversification
What might these projects be?
EU to review safe travel list, could reconsider U.S. status - source
The EU list currently includes two dozen countries, including the United States, Japan and Australia.
Spain gets EU approval for $84 bln COVID recovery plan
"This is a historic day for Spain... it means a new understanding of Europe."
EU flags
EU flags.
EU countries move towards COVID passes to reopen summer travel
The member states' agreement includes provisions against discrimination towards those who cannot or do not wish to get vaccinated and allows for a range of tests to prove recovery.
EU "digital green certificate" ready by June
The secretary of state for Spain Global is stressing that the certificate will not be discriminatory.
Viewpoint
Will Brussels sprout?
The European Union has come up with a financial package but little else.
Politics
Spain to receive 140 bln euros from EU recovery fund, half in grants
Spain will use the proceeds to encourage investment in its economy's digital transformation, the transition into greener energy sources and education, Sanchez said.
Politics
EU leaders show first signs of compromise on stimulus plan
Divided and slow to respond at the start of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe, EU leaders believe they now have a chance to redeem themselves.
Politics
Spain's Sanchez says leaders have obligation to find a deal in EU summit
European Union leaders have an obligation to their citizens to reach an agreement on the EU recovery fund.
Travel
United States not on EU's 'safe' travel list, diplomats say
United States, Russia, Brazil not included in the safe travel list.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Spain targets the EU
The Spanish Prime Minister has been calling for a shake up of how the EU operates.
Humphrey Carter19/01/2022 10:19