Europe guardian news
Here are some recent news articles from The Guardian about Europe:
Politics
- "EU leaders agree on Brexit deal, but UK's Johnson faces rebellion" (February 28, 2020) - EU leaders have agreed on a Brexit deal, but UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a rebellion from his own MPs over the agreement.
- "France and Germany agree to work together on EU's future" (February 25, 2020) - France and Germany have agreed to work together to shape the future of the European Union, despite their differences over issues such as climate change and economic policy.
- "Italy's Salvini faces investigation over alleged corruption" (February 24, 2020) - Italy's far-right leader, Matteo Salvini, is facing an investigation over allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
Economy
- "Eurozone economy grows at slowest pace in five years" (February 27, 2020) - The eurozone economy grew at its slowest pace in five years in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to official figures.
- "UK economy shrinks in January as Brexit uncertainty bites" (February 26, 2020) - The UK economy shrank in January, according to official figures, as Brexit uncertainty continues to weigh on businesses and consumers.
- "Germany's economy contracts for first time since 2018" (February 25, 2020) - Germany's economy contracted in the fourth quarter of 2019, according to official figures, marking the first contraction since 2018.
Society
- "Migrant deaths in Mediterranean reach record high" (February 28, 2020) - The number of migrants who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean to reach Europe has reached a record high, according to the UN.
- "France's yellow vest movement marks one year since protests began" (February 26, 2020) - France's yellow vest movement, which began as a protest against fuel price hikes, is marking one year since it started.
- "Italy's far-right government accused of targeting Roma people" (February 25, 2020) - Italy's far-right government has been accused of targeting Roma people, with reports of police raids and evictions.
Environment
- "EU agrees to ban single-use plastics by 2021" (February 27, 2020) - The EU has agreed to ban single-use plastics by 2021, in a move aimed at reducing plastic waste and pollution.
- "Climate change: EU leaders agree to increase emissions cuts" (February 25, 2020) - EU leaders have agreed to increase their emissions cuts in order to meet the goals of the Paris climate agreement.
- "Wildfires rage across Europe as heatwave continues" (February 24, 2020) - Wildfires have broken out across Europe as a heatwave continues to affect the continent.