Polish PM accuses EU of blackmail as row over rule of law escalates - BBC News

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has accused the EU of blackmail in a heated debate with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen over the rule of law.

Spanish fishermen rail against 'absurd' EU rules • FRANCE 24 English

 

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EU takes Poland to court over law ‘undermining’ judges – EURACTIV.com

The European Commission said on Wednesday (31 March) it is taking Poland to the European Court of Justice over a reform it says undermines the country’s judicial independence. Poland brushed it off, saying it had “no legal or factual justification”.

Google says it will appeal European Commission's $5-billion Android fine

Technology giant Google said it was to appeal the European Commission's decision on Wednesday to impose on it a fine of 4.34 billion euros ($5 billion) for alleged illegal practices linked to Android mobile devices in a bid to strengthen the dominance of its renowned search engine.

Taiwan monitoring China after aircraft carrier enters ADIZ

Taiwan is monitoring Beijing's military moves after China's aircraft carrier the Liaoning sailed into waters belonging to Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Tuesday.

Pèlerins et touristes franchissent à nouveau en masses le seuil du Saint-Sépulcre

Pèlerins et touristes soulagés et fervents se sont pressés en rangs serrés mercredi dans le Saint-Sépulcre rouvert après trois jours de bras de fer avec Israël pour des questions d'argent et de principe.

EU Will Not Lift Visas unless Turkey Eases Terrorism Laws

The European Union told Turkey on Friday it would not ease travel requirements for its citizens unless Ankara softens counter-terrorism laws that the bloc says are excessive.

Russia blasts Ukrainian Donbas law as preparations for war

The Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday that it saw Ukraine's new law on the return of the insurgent Donbas region in eastern Ukraine as "preparations for a new war."

Israel under fire for passing bill to execute Palestinian attackers

A senior Palestinian official on Wednesday condemned the Israeli parliament's "execution" bill against Palestinians carrying out attacks on Israelis.

European Commission triggers unprecedented sanctions procedure against Poland

The European Union raised the stakes to their highest level against Poland on Wednesday over judicial overhauls that Brussels calls undemocratic, laying the groundwork for an unprecedented punishment after months of acrimony, according to a Dow Jones Newswire report supplied to EFE.

Londres publie son projet de loi pour mettre fin à la suprématie du droit européen

Le gouvernement britannique a publié jeudi un projet de loi pharaonique destiné à mettre fin à la suprématie du droit européen, dont l'examen au Parlement, où il a perdu la majorité absolue, lui promet bien des nuits blanches.

Brazilian anti-austerity protests end in violence

Anti-austerity protests in several large Brazilian cities ended in violence early Saturday as protesters clashed with police and setting buses ablaze over proposed measures that would change labor laws.

London presents its plans to convert the EU's laws into the United Kingdom's

The United Kingdom on Thursday set out its plans for converting existing European Union law into its own as the country paves the way for its departure from the bloc.

Hamas sentences three to death for spying for Israel, upholds three more rulings

Authorities in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip have sentenced six men to death for "collaborating" with Israel, the Palestinian Safa press service reports.

UN says US visa ban does not affect its employees

The United Nations has received assurances from Washington that its employees from Muslim countries hit by the US visa ban will be able to travel to New York to work at UN headquarters, the spokesman said Monday.

Green card holders not targeted by immigration crackdown: Trump aide

Donald Trump's immigration ban targeting some Muslims and refugees entering the US does not apply to green cards holders, a top White House aide said Sunday, amid ongoing confusion and anger over the controversial crackdown.

UK to Introduce Article 50 Legislation "Within Days": Brexit Minister

The UK government will introduce "straightforward" legislation within days seeking parliament's approval to trigger Britain's divorce with the European Union, Brexit minister David Davis said Tuesday.

Firearms smuggling, trafficking challenge for EU: Maltese minister

The fight against firearms smuggling and trafficking remains a challenge for EU member states and the EU as whole, said Malta's Home Affairs Minister Carmelo Abela on Saturday.

Les sanctions contre l’Iran prolongées sans la signature d'Obama

Bien que le président américain Barack Obama ait refusé de signer la loi autorisant la reconduction pour dix ans des sanctions contre l'Iran, les particularités du droit américain ont permis le renouvellement des sanctions en dépit de l’abstention du chef de l’Etat.

Scotland seeks to intervene in Brexit court case

Scotland will seek to intervene against the UK government as it seeks to overturn a legal ruling which made clear MPs must approve the formal triggering of Brexit, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.