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Exxon tries to block new EU windfall tax on oil companies

The US oil giant argues Brussels went beyond its legal authority by imposing the levy.

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Russia bans oil sales to countries using a price cap

The ban will come into effect from February 1.

Europe News

War, energy crisis and inflation: The EU's top 5 stories of the year

2022 was a challenging year for the EU, with a war in Ukraine, rising inflation at home and an energy crisis affecting the whole continent.

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Brussels, my love? Gas price cap, and corruption scandal

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Clashes break out in Paris following a shooting in a Kurdish district

A gunman opened fire in the 10th arrondissement in Paris near the Kurdish cultural centre

Green News

EU approves €28 billion German renewable energy scheme

Some say the multi-billion euro scheme could distort competition in the European Union's single market.

Europe News

EU countries don't have to pay compensation for polluted air, says ECJ

According to the European Environment Agency, air pollution causes more than 300,000 premature deaths a year in the EU.

Europe News

'Drain the swamp': Orban calls for European Parliament to be dissolved

"The Hungarians would like for the European Parliament to be dissolved in its current form," Orban said.

Tech News

EU regulators quiz rivals on Microsoft tactics after Activision

The merger would be the largest tech deal ever in the video gaming market.

World

Review of the Year: Irregular border crossings on the rise in Europe

Some 281,000 crossings were logged in the European Union from the start of the year until the end of October via land and sea routes – a 77% increase from 2021

Europe News

Some EU nations have apologised for their colonial past. Is it enough?

The Netherlands became the latest country to apologise for its historical role in slavery and the slave trade.

Belgium

EU environment ministers meet off the back of COP15 deal

A fresh injection of impetus was given to a meeting of EU environment ministers in Brussels after the international deal over the weekend which aims to protect 30% of the world’s landmass and seas by 2030.

Central African Republic

Arson suspected in EU HQ fire in Bangui

Just as French troops were ending a mission in the Central African Republic, a myserious fire destroyed the EU's HQ in the capital Bangui.

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As 2022 ends, here's what some MEPs hope to achieve next year

The environment, the energy crisis and defence are likely to be some of the big topics for European lawmakers next year.

Europe News

EU gives quartet customs waiver for UK exports of veterinary medicines

It comes eight months after Brussels issued a similar derogation for medicines.

Europe News

Brussels unveils new measures to crack down on human trafficking in EU

More than 7,000 victims of trafficking are registered in the EU every year. The majority -- 53% -- are EU citizens.

Belgium

EU announces carbon deal that aims for 62% emissions cut by 2030

The deal aims to accelerate emissions cuts, phase out free allowances to industries, and target fuel emissions from the building and road transport sectors.

World News

Hungary, Romania, Georgia, Azerbaijan agree to electricity project

This project could become a new power source for the European Union as the bloc seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian energy.

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Brussels my love? EU Parliament scandal and global corporate tax

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Europe Decoded

The EU has a new deal on 'tax fairness'. This is how it will work.

The EU's deal builds upon a landmark tax agreement brokered by the OECD and endorsed by 137 countries around the world.