Move opens door to EU membership amid outrage over the brutality of the unprovoked Russian attack.

Germany told European Union nations that relations between the UK and the bloc reached a new low and they should be ready for a serious fight if London enacts the bill it proposed to tear up the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Olaf Scholz, poised to become next chancellor, wades into row over HGV driver shortage.

Olaf Scholz, set to take over as German chancellor after coalition talks, offers advice to UK.

The EU is expected to launch legal action against the UK government on Wednesday over its decision to scrap some post-Brexit trade arrangements.

A disorderly Brexit would be a disaster for Britain and its citizens, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz told Reuters, adding that the latest signals from London “do not raise excessive hopes for an agreement”.

The favourite to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor said ending freedom of movement with the EU has created a ‘problem’ for Britain.

Labour’s leader is perceived to be sitting on his hands over Europe. But private discussions with European leaders tell a different story.

Political leaders have paid tribute to former European Commission President Jacques Delors, who has died aged 98. / Serving from 1985 to 1995, Delors helped create the single market allowing the free movement of people, goods and services around the bloc. / He also laid the groundwork for the single European currency, the euro.

Attorney general faces fury of Bar Council as revolt over internal market bill spreads.