Eu news update

Here are the latest news updates from the European Union:

Top Stories

  1. Brexit: UK and EU agree on trade deal: The UK and EU have reached a deal on their future trade relationship, which will see the UK leave the EU's single market and customs union. The agreement will allow for tariff-free trade in goods and services, but will also create new barriers to trade.
  2. Coronavirus: EU approves vaccine rollout: The EU has approved the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines across the bloc, with several countries already starting to vaccinate their citizens. The EU has secured contracts with several vaccine manufacturers to ensure a steady supply of vaccines.
  3. Migration: EU and Turkey agree on migration deal: The EU and Turkey have agreed on a new migration deal, which will see Turkey take back migrants who have entered the EU illegally in exchange for financial aid and other benefits.

Economic News

  1. Eurozone economy grows: The eurozone economy grew by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2020, according to official figures. This is the first growth in the eurozone since the start of the pandemic.
  2. EU budget: MEPs approve budget deal: MEPs have approved a deal on the EU's 2021-2027 budget, which will see the EU's budget increase by 2% over the next seven years.
  3. Trade: EU and US agree on trade deal: The EU and US have agreed on a new trade deal, which will see the EU gain greater access to the US market and reduce tariffs on certain goods.

Politics

  1. EU Parliament: MEPs elect new president: The EU Parliament has elected a new president, David Sassoli, who will lead the institution for the next two and a half years.
  2. EU Council: Leaders agree on climate goals: EU leaders have agreed on a new set of climate goals, which will see the EU reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.
  3. EU Commission: Ursula von der Leyen re-elected: Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as President of the EU Commission, with a majority of MEPs voting in her favor.

Other News

  1. Schengen Area: EU leaders agree on border controls: EU leaders have agreed on new rules for border controls in the Schengen Area, which will see the EU introduce stricter controls on its external borders.
  2. Cybersecurity: EU launches new cybersecurity agency: The EU has launched a new cybersecurity agency, which will be responsible for protecting the EU's digital infrastructure from cyber threats.
  3. Environment: EU sets new targets for biodiversity: The EU has set new targets for biodiversity, which will see the EU aim to protect 30% of its land and sea areas by 2030.