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Gap between EU & US on pharma investments too wide: industry

The European Commission will publish proposals next month updating its pharmaceutical regulation.

Europe News

EU to exceed 2030 renewable target, prompting call for higher ambition

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has "turbocharged" deployment of clean energy technologies across the EU, a new report by Ember has found.

Sweden

Urgent investment in renewables needed, say EU energy ministers

Ministers from the EU27 began a two-day visit to Stockholm on Monday for a two-day event to discuss the future of energy and transport.

United Kingdom

NI Protocol: Job not done for Sunak, who still needs Belfast's support

While the agreement between London and Brussels has been deemed a huge success, the British PM has only gotten over the first hurdle. Now it's time to convince Northern Ireland's politicians, especially the DUP.

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World News

Euroviews. 'Foreign interference' is not the main threat to democracy in the EU

The ongoing European Parliament corruption scandal is being used by some to launch a witch-hunt against civil society and NGOs. This is only fuelling the already worrying crackdown on critical voices that hold governments to account, Raffaella Bolini and Jean-Marc Roirant write.

Europe News

Crotone shipwreck highlights EU inaction on migrant deaths at sea: NGO

At least 62 migrants died after a boat sank on Sunday off Italy's southern Calabria region.

Europe News

After 10 rounds of sanctions, how much EU-Russia trade is banned?

The EU has imposed a wide range of trade bans on key exports to Russia, such as microchips, drones, heavy trucks and luxury bags.

Italy

Officials fear death toll for shipwreck in Italy could top 100

Rescue workers are still looking for dozens of missing people after a boat carrying some 200 migrants crashed into rocks off the Italian coast.

Ukraine

'Almost unimaginable': Village of Vuhledar broken by 'endless' war

Vuhledar, a former stronghold of coal mining, is now home to only about 1,000 inhabitants. The sight and condition of the city are shocking. Not a single building can be found that does not show severe damage. The living conditions are almost unimaginable.

World News

Germany committed to supply Kyiv with additional Leopard tanks

Members of the G7 reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine and the war of aggression it is fighting. All seven countries pledged to continue to support Kyiv financially and with arms, while continuing on the path of sanctions against Moscow.

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Brussels, my love? The EU and Ukraine after a year of war

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Europe News

EU slaps new sanctions on Russia, almost missing self-imposed deadline

Discussions among ambassadors took longer than expected due to a proposed ban on imports of Russian-made synthetic rubber.

Europe News

Brussels looking into getting Big Tech to fund Internet connectivity

Telecoms companies argue that businesses, such as Netflix, should contribute more due to their bandwidth usage.

Europe Decoded

Could prosecuting Russia for Ukraine's war make the West vulnerable?

Vladimir Putin is likely to enjoy impunity has long as he remains in Russia.

Tech News

European Commission bans staff from using TikTok over security fears

The European Commission said the move aimed to protect it against cyberattacks amid fears Beijing is harvesting data to focus on political targets.

World News

Euroviews. It's the right time for the EU to bring peace to the Middle East

Gone are the times of US-led Middle East peace initiatives, which means Brussels should pick up the slack amid increasing tensions between Israel and Palestine, Stefano Stefanini writes.

Europe Decoded

Lithium’s green potential fails to defuse opposition to mining in EU

The push to mine precious metals needed for the green transition sets the EU Commission on a collision course with concerned citizens.

Europe News

West more united due to Ukraine war but rest of world more independent

The study also found that support for the war in Ukraine varied significantly between the West and the 'rest'.

Europe News

Asylum requests across the EU rose by 50% and reached 966,000 in 2022

The EU, Norway and Switzerland issued last year over 250,000 granting either refugee status or subsidiary protection.

World News

Europe is experiencing a winter drought: here's what you should know

Reservoirs and rivers in France, Italy and other parts of the continent are experiencing low water levels usually associated with summer heatwaves.