Irish premier calls for ‘level playing field’ over Brexit negotiations
Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said that there has to be a level playing field in the Brexit negotiations to ensure the single market and customs union are “not diluted”.
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EU chief warns that new Brexit delay might be necessary
The European Union and Britain will struggle to seal an agreement on trade and other aspects of their future ties after Brexit next year and should consider extending the negotiations beyond 2020, a top EU official has said in an interview.
You will always be welcome to come back, EU chief tells UK
The UK has inflicted “unnecessary damage” on itself with Brexit but would be warmly welcomed back into the EU at any time, the European Commission’s vice president has said.
New EU Commission chief promises ambitious agenda
The EU Commission president-elect has said her ambitious agenda at the head of the European Union’s executive will centre on the “existential issue” of battling climate change.
EU launches ‘infringement’ action over UK refusal to appoint new commissioner
The European Commission has launched “infringement proceedings” against Britain after Boris Johnson refused to nominate a new British EU commissioner.
Johnson tells EU he will not appoint a new UK commissioner
Britain will not appoint a new EU commissioner despite demands from Brussels to do so, the Government has confirmed.
EU pledges £1.3m to UK gender balance initiative amid music festival campaign
The European Union has pledged £1.3 million to a UK gender balance initiative campaigning for equal representation across the international music festival landscape.
EU plans speed-limiting technology for new cars from 2022
All new cars could be fitted with special devices from 2022 to automatically make them keep to the speed limit after new EU rules were provisionally agreed.
UK initiative launches Europe-wide manifesto for gender equality in music
An industry leader will launch a Europe-wide manifesto calling for gender equality in music, both on stage and behind the scenes.
London Stock Exchange appoints new chief executive
London Stock Exchange Group has appointed Goldman Sachs veteran David Schwimmer as its new chief executive.
Leading EU fish expert in ‘perfect storm’ alert
An EU fishing chief has called for “realism and flexibility” as a “perfect storm” looms large for the industry across Europe.
Boost for islands energy
Remote Scottish island communities have welcomed news the European Commission will not stand in their way when submitting windfarm plans in the next Contract for Difference (CfD) auction round.
UK Government could back giving Highland Council air tax powers
UK Government figures believe devolving tax powers to Highland Council could safeguard the region’s vital discount on passenger flights.
Row over the future of flights discount from the north
The Highlands and islands could face a “catastrophic” blow as the future of tax-free flights from the region hangs in the balance.
Inverness Airport future secured after boost from Brussels
Inverness Airport has received a boost after EU chiefs ruled it could continue to receive Scottish Government cash.
Whisky trade body joins European Commission Canada mission
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is joining a high-level mission to Canada led by European agriculture and rural development commissioner Phil Hogan.
Highlands and Islands least competitive region in UK according to report
New research carried out by European Commission has identified the Highlands and Islands as the least competitive region in the UK.
Scots fishers await the “real prize” after Brexit
European fishing chiefs have delivered their annual proposals for catch “opportunities” for the following year.
Scots chiefs see European fishing plans as a welcome move – until Brexit
New proposals from fishing chiefs in Brussels aim to deliver “a sustainable and profitable” management plan for a swathe of the North Sea.
Scottish groups still waiting for £45million of EU cash
Scores of projects across Scotland are still waiting for millions of pounds of vital funding to be released – seven months after the cash was frozen by European Commission bosses.
EU to beef up fishing rule toolkit
European Union fishing chiefs want to reinforce control over EU boats fishing outside the bloc and non-EU vessels operating within it.
EU environment committee dismisses GM feed ban proposals
The European Parliament's environment committee has voted against proposals which would give member states the powers to ban genetically modified (GM) food or feed.
Anger at Scotland’s £46million EU funding freeze
Opposition politicians rounded on the Scottish Government last night after European Union bosses suspended £46million of funding that was destined for dozens of social projects.
EU chiefs suspend £45million payments due to Scotland following government blunder
EUROPEAN Union bosses have frozen more than £45million of money destined for scores of projects across Scotland - because of a blunder by the Scottish Government.
Call for Brussels to probe north energy prices
The European Commission has been urged to launch an investigation into the UK’s electricity market amid claims of "discrimination" against the north and north-east.
New role for north-east scientist, professor Anne Glover
A north-east scientist has been appointed the new chairwoman of a trust that financially supports students and academics.
Petrol prices to be cut in north of Scotland
Thirteen communities in the Highlands are poised to get cut-price petrol and diesel after the European Commission approved plans to extend a discount scheme.
Confusion over EU chief scientific adviser role
A north-east scientist has said she would never work for the European Commission again under any circumstances.
Scots MEP urges European Commission to reverse scientific adviser decision
The European Commission has been urged to reconsider scrapping the role of chief scientific adviser to the European Union.
MSPs condemn decision to scrap EU science adviser role
Cross-party MSPs have criticised a decision to scrap the role of chief scientific adviser to the European Union following pressure from environmental pressure groups.
Top Aberdeen scientist leaves European Commission post
A north-east scientist has left her role as a top advisor to the European Commission.
Verdict due on cut-price fuel for the Highlands
Motorists across the north will find out in the next few weeks if they will be able to buy cut-price petrol and diesel.