Europe news articles
Here are some recent news articles from Europe:
Politics
- "EU Leaders Agree on New Climate Targets" (The Guardian) - European Union leaders have agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, up from the previous target of 40%.
- "UK and EU Reach Post-Brexit Trade Deal" (BBC News) - The UK and EU have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, which will allow for tariff-free trade in goods and services.
- "France Elects New President" (The New York Times) - Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected as President of France, defeating his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen.
Economy
- "Germany's Economy Contracts for First Time Since 2019" (The Wall Street Journal) - Germany's economy contracted by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2022, marking the first contraction since 2019.
- "Spain's Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in 10 Years" (El País) - Spain's economy grew by 3.1% in the first quarter of 2022, the fastest pace in 10 years.
- "EU Warns of Economic Risks from Russia's Invasion of Ukraine" (The Financial Times) - The European Union has warned of economic risks from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including higher energy prices and supply chain disruptions.
Society
- "Italy's Migrant Crisis Worsens as Numbers Reach Record High" (The Guardian) - The number of migrants arriving in Italy has reached a record high, with over 100,000 people arriving in the first half of 2022.
- "France Passes Law to Make Condoms Free for All" (The Local France) - France has passed a law making condoms free for all, in an effort to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
- "UK's NHS Faces Crisis as Staffing Shortages Worsen" (The Telegraph) - The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is facing a crisis due to staffing shortages, with many hospitals struggling to provide adequate care.
Environment
- "Wildfires Rage Across Europe as Heatwave Continues" (The Independent) - Wildfires have broken out across Europe as a heatwave continues to affect the continent.
- "EU Sets New Targets to Reduce Plastic Waste" (The European Commission) - The European Union has set new targets to reduce plastic waste, including a ban on single-use plastics by 2025.
- "Climate Change Causes Record-Breaking Heat in Europe" (The Washington Post) - Climate change has caused record-breaking heat in Europe, with temperatures reaching as high as 45°C (113°F) in some areas.
Sports
- "Lionel Messi Wins UEFA Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain" (BBC Sport) - Lionel Messi has won the UEFA Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain, defeating Manchester City in the final.
- "England Wins Euro 2022 Championship" (The Guardian) - England has won the Euro 2022 women's football championship, defeating Germany 2-1 in the final.
- "Tour de France Winner Tadej Pogačar Tests Positive for COVID-19" (The Guardian) - Tadej Pogačar, the winner of the 2022 Tour de France, has tested positive for COVID-19.
These are just a few examples of recent news articles from Europe.