<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Express :: European Council Feed</title><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><description>Simply The Best 7 Days A Week</description><language>en-gb</language><image><link>https://www.express.co.uk</link><url>https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gif</url><title>Daily Express</title></image><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:14:59 +0100</pubDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><generator>CakePHP</generator><managingEditor>news@express.co.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>news@express.co.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[EU plans to spend 1billion euros doing up its own offices leaked]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/78/285x214/2125081_1.jpg"/><br><br>Renovation work could begin in 2029 despite the already tight finances of the EU.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Toby Codd]]></author><category>World</category><media:keywords>European Union, European Council, EU office renovation, Justus Lipsius building, European Council budget, security concerns</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/78/590x/2125081_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[There are concerns over the security at the Justus Lipsius building]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/78/237x141/2125081_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[There are concerns over the security at the Justus Lipsius building]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brits travelling to Spain warned over new charge for cabin bags]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/285x214/2066174_1.jpg"/><br><br>Holiday plans to Spain might hit a snag with new cabin bag rules. As airlines tighten their grip on overhead storage, travelers could face unexpected fees.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Emilia Randall]]></author><category>UK</category><media:keywords>Hand luggage, European Council, British tourists, Brits travelling to Spain, cabin bag charges, EU passenger rights changes</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/590x/2066174_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The new charge could mean inflated costs to travellers if it comes into effect]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/1/237x141/2066174_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The new charge could mean inflated costs to travellers if it comes into effect]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[New four hour rule for Ryanair, easyJet and other airline passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/285x214/2065297_1.jpg"/><br><br>The European Union has made a change that will impact some holidaymakers.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Maria Ortega,Kieran Isgin]]></author><category>Travel News</category><media:keywords>European Union, European Council, EU, travel, EU flight delay compensation, European Council decision, Air Passenger Rights Regulation, opposition from EU members</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/590x/2065297_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The three hour rule is set to change to four hours]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/25/237x141/2065297_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[The three hour rule is set to change to four hours]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty Images]]></media:credit></media:thumbnail></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the superfood that could extend your life and boost ageing gracefully]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/285x214/2002773_1.jpg"/><br><br>Imagine adding years to your life with a simple dietary change. Whole grains, often overlooked, might just be the secret to healthier, longer living.<br><br>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:21:00 +0000</pubDate><author><![CDATA[Amy Packer]]></author><category>Health</category><media:keywords>whole grains, healthy ageing, cardiovascular health, European Food Information Council</media:keywords><media:content url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/590x/2002773_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="750" height="445"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Whole grains could be key to a longer, healthier life]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" scheme="urn:ebu"><![CDATA[Getty]]></media:credit></media:content><media:thumbnail url="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/11/237x141/2002773_1.jpg" type="img/jpeg" expression="full" width="237" height="141"><media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Whole grains could be key to a longer, healthier life]]></media:description><media:credit role="author" 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