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Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU leaders let Bosnia into the waiting room to join bloc

Thursday's session of the Council of the EU resulted in the small Balkan nation finally receiving candidate status after a six-year wait. Yet, there's a long road ahead to full membership.

Ukraine

Russia 'may try to take Kyiv again' in major new year offensive

President Zelenskyy and Ukrainian defence chiefs told a UK newspaper that Moscow is planning a major push that could include a renewed attempt to take the capital Kyiv.

Europe News

EU approves ninth round of sanctions against Russia

The new sanction package was finalised by ambassadors on the sidelines of a summit of EU leaders in Brussels.

Kosovo

Kosovo formally applies for EU membership

In a historic moment for the young Balkan nation, Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo has submitted an application to join the EU.

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Europe News

Row over food security delaying EU's new Russia sanctions package

Poland and Lithuania are delaying the adoption of the package, proposed earlier this month by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, over concerns it would water down some existing restrictive measures.

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Explained: The EU's Declaration on Digital Rights and Principles

The EU Commission has just taken its next steps towards ensuring a safe digital future for EU citizens. Here’s what you need to know.

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EU marks 45 years of diplomatic ties with southeast Asian countries

EU leaders hosted counterparts from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, as the union is shaken by a recent corruption scandal within its Parliament.

Travel News

No more travel restrictions in the EU, thanks to new advice

The Council of the European Union has updated its travel recommendations to lift all COVID-19 related restrictions.

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Most Europeans continue to approve EU's support for Ukraine — Survey

Europeans' support for Ukraine after the Russian invasion is solid, with 74 per cent approving of the EU's backing of Kyiv.

Europe News

EU strikes deal to break free of its dependence on Russian fossil fuel

The proposal, aimed at strengthening the EU's independence and autonomy in the energy sector, will enter into force at the beginning of the year, pending approval from the EU Council and EU Parliament.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia-Herzegovina is a step closer to EU membership

EU foreign ministers agreed to recommend the country be granted candidate member status on Tuesday.

Belgium

Brussels to clamp down on imported polluting goods at EU borders

The EU have provisionally agreed on a scheme that will encourage the EU's trading partners to de-carbonise their industries and meet Brussels' industrial standards. The deal will generate billions of euros in taxes for Brussels' general budget.

Green News

EU strikes deal to make ‘polluters pay’ for carbon heavy imports

Its meant to prevent companies from moving polluting activities to countries with weaker environmental rules.

Europe News

'Historic': Bosnia set to receive EU candidate status

Candidate status is a largely symbolic designation which recognises that the small Balkan country of 3.5 million is on track to begin the lengthy and complex accession process.

Europe News

EU makes breakthrough on climate-protection import tax

EU companies had complained they were at a disadvantage because their international competitors do not have to incur high costs to meet EU climate targets before importing their products into the bloc.

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Hungary agrees deal and lifts veto on €18bn EU aid package for Ukraine

Budapest had vetoed two key EU files that required unanimity, which other capitals had likened to blackmail.

Europe News

‘A disgrace' for Europe: Anger over MEPs-Qatar corruption scandal

An anti-corruption investigation involving a Gulf state, reportedly Qatar, and some European Parliament members has shocked the EU assembly, bringing calls for reform.

Belgium

EU to circumvent Hungary’s veto of €18 billion aid to Ukraine in 2023

The move comes after Hungary vetoed the aid package to blackmail Brussels after it attempted to freeze Budapest's recovery funds.

Health news

Where in Europe is assisted dying legal?

Portugal's parliament has again voted to decriminalise euthanasia, and France is debating it. How do laws on assisted suicide compare across Europe?

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU enlargement and the US Inflation Reduction

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