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US and EU try to find common ground on trade and technology

The US administration and a delegation from the European Commission met near Washington DC on Monday to try to bring the world's two largest economies closer together on issues of trade and new technologies, but little concrete progress is expected.

Europe News

Russian oil cap not meant to disrupt markets - Timmermans

An EU ban on oil imports from Moscow also came into effect on Monday.

Europe News

Prospects dim for Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria

Interior ministers are scheduled to meet on Thursday to vote on the accession of Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria.

Europe News

Trade war over green subsidies looms large over EU-US tech summit

The EU is scrambling to counter billions of industrial subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act promoted by President Joe Biden.

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Europe News

EU plans for border staff in Western Balkans to curb illegal migration

The measure is part of the European Commission's new Action Plan on the Western Balkans.

Ukraine

Price cap on Russian crude oil exports to come into effect

A price ceiling on Russian seaborne crude oil agreed upon by Australia, the EU and G7 nations will come into effect on Monday, with a cap on refined petroleum products due in February next year.

Brussels, My Love?

Watch as panellists debate EU gender quotas & Brussels football riots

Panellists spoke about a new EU directive for women on boards and the recent violent riots following the Belgium-Morocco football match.

World News

Ukraine war: EU, G7 back $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil

The $60 (€56.9) price cap on Russian oil per barrel, also adopted by G7 countries and Australia, is seen as a key step as Western sanctions aim to starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.

Serbia

Serbia’s president won’t attend EU-west Balkans summit

Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vučić is boycotting a EU-West Balkans summit and admits tensions with Kosovo.

Tech News

Just '6 people' showed up to a party for the EU’s €387,000 metaverse

The EU celebrated the launch of its metaverse platform this week with a virtual party. Only six people showed up.

Europe News

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of blocking funds for 'political reasons'

The European Commission recommended on Wednesday the freezing of billions of euros in EU funds intended for Hungary.

Europe News

EU countries agree to cap Russian oil at $60 per barrel

EU ambassadors spent the last few days debating the level of the price cap, which will have implications across global markets.

Green News

Euroviews. View: Transport is a huge blindspot in the EU’s energy crisis response

As the bloc’s Russian oil embargo looms, a Greenpeace campaigner writes it’s time to overhaul our 'oil-guzzling' transport systems.

World

Does Europe's long-term peace and security depend on enlargement?

"I think if there is one positive outcome of this war if there is any, is that it is a very clear reinforcement of the need to enlarge the European Union." Olivér Várhelyi, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement with an in-depth discussion.

Kosovo

EU-Kosovo visa proposal is 'a political one', say experts

Under draft laws, Kosovar citizens could soon travel to the EU without a visa for a period of stay of 90 days over a six-month period

Ukraine

The EU wants a court to probe Russian war crime claims. Will it work?

The creation of a special tribunal able to charge the Russian leadership with the crime of aggression -- the invasion of Ukraine -- will show Kyiv that Moscow can be held accountable for violating its sovereignty.

Experiences

Rail strikes in the UK and EU: Are you entitled to compensation?

Rail strikes have already been announced in the UK for this December and January next year.

Europe News

'Make Russia pay': EU moves ahead with confiscation of frozen assets

The proceeds from the confiscation will be used to finance the costly reconstruction of Ukraine.

Experiences

Do Brits need to reapply for residency in the EU post-Brexit?

A UK national in Denmark is facing deportation after failing to apply for his residence permit on time.

Europe News

EU to discuss granting visa permits to Kosovo passport holders

Brussels is moving a step closer to granting visa-free access to Kosovo passport holders by 2024.