EU expresses "deep concern" about UK releases of raw sewage into the sea. In the #brexit deal, the UK promised not to regress from existing EU environmental law. The European Commission is monitoring the situation, an official tells MEPs. @EP_Fisheries@VSinkevicius
Ireland signs deal for electricity cable link with France, bypassing the UK. It will cost €1.6bn to build and be capable of carrying up to 700 MW of energy. "This will be Ireland's first interconnector with mainland Europe."
Maroš Šefčovič: The EU doesn't work with threats and blackmail. Every time we make new proposals, the UK bats them away. Start negotiating with us, he pleads. @MarosSefcovic. #NIprotocol#brexit@Michael_Ellis1
EU announces plans for "massive" sanctions against Russia following invasion of #Ukraine. Innocent men, women and children are dying. These are dark hours, says @vonderleyen
Greek PM @kmitsotakis overheard this morning after reports of a stormy exchange with Turkish President at European Political Community #EPC
"Stood up and said to Erdogan...in your face"