EU news October 2019

What happened in the EU in October 2019?

Brexit
Brexit... didn't happen. The deadline is now 31 January next year. Before the deadline, the Brits will vote again in new elections on 12 December. How did this happen?
First, the British PM found a new deal with the EU to leave. However, the Parliament forced him to ask for a delay. Which the EU agreed with. The PM doesn't have a majority in Parliament, so that's why he had to ask for a delay. But with the new elections, the PM might win a majority in Parliament...
Schengen
Schengen will get bigger. What's Schengen? It's an agreement between many, but not all, EU countries. It means the countries won't check their borders between each other too much. For example, if you travel from France to Germany, no one will stop you at the border. This was very difficult during the migration crisis. Now Croatia will join. (more)

©EU washing machines will last longer from 2021 on
Washing machines
No spare parts for your washing machine? In the EU, shops will have to make those spare parts available for up to 10 years. Machines like fridges will also have to last longer. (more)