Europe politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days agoUK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
The UK is pursuing closer ties with the EU amid geopolitical instability and aims to enhance economic cooperation post-Brexit.
The government will introduce a bill with a so-called dynamic alignment mechanism that will allow the government to align UK standards as the EU evolves its own rules. This mechanism enables quick implementation of changes without the need for a new bill each time.
One foreign policy achievement that Donald Trump prefers not to boast about is his role in helping Mark Carney win last year's Canadian general election. The incumbent Liberal party faced crushing defeat before Mr Trump threatened to annex Canada. Mr Carney's candidacy was buoyed up by a patriotic rally against US bullying. Perhaps because his country has also been coveted by Mr Trump, Mr Carney has given one of the most clear-sighted responses of any democratic leader to the US president's designs on Greenland.
A ferry linking Scotland to Europe could be one step closer to reality after a key border obstacle may be resolved. Ferry operator DFDS is planning on launching a service between the town of Rosyth in Fife, Scotland, and Dunkirk in France, as early as spring 2026, allowing for both passengers and freight to be transported between the countries.
Supercomputers are the turbo-chargers of discovery. By strengthening our partnership with Europe, we're giving British innovators the compute power to solve climate and health challenges.
Lammy emphasized the significance of the new security and defense partnership with the EU, highlighting its importance in addressing unconventional threats and hybrid challenges.
Under the reset deal, British travellers can use eGates across Europe, easing border control queues and improving holiday travel experiences.