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US puts troops on alert for deployment as Ukraine allies mull options

8,500 US-based troops were notified of potential deployment in Europe while Ukraine and others call the US embassy workers' family members' withdrawal "premature".

Green News

Germany says EU’s proposed switch to nuclear is “risky and expensive”

Germany rejects the EU’s proposal for fuel switch, claiming nuclear power is dangerous and hydrogen power is unrealistic.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: New EU parliament president as Russian tensions persist

Here's a look at the top stories in European Union politics this week.

World News

Euroviews. France's EU presidency can lay the foundations of a new Europe | View

Emmanuel Macron's ambitious agenda can mark the beginning of a new stage in Europe’s development, writes Professor Alberto Alemanno.

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Europe News

EU sends formal request to Poland for payment of daily €1 million fine

The European Commission has sent a formal request to Poland for payment of a daily €1 million fine.

Travel News

Where can Americans travel to in Europe right now?

These are all the European countries where American citizens are welcome right now.

Money

Ban proof of work crypto mining to save energy, EU regulator says

The vice-chair of the EU's financial regulator told the Financial Times that the crypto mining industry was becoming a "national issue".

Europe News

Watch: Macron calls for bolder EU action on climate and security

On climate, the French leader urged the EU "to move from words to deeds" and proposed adding the protection of the environment into the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rghts.

World News

Bulgaria and North Macedonia agree to improve relations after talks

Bulgaria blocked North Macedonia's accession talks with the European Union in 2020 over a cultural dispute.

Sudan

EU's Borrell condemns violence against anti-coup protesters in Sudan

More than 70 people have been killed and hundreds of others have been wounded in mass protests since the military took over.

Europe News

Roberta Metsola vows to 'stand up' for EU after election win

Metsola will succeed David Sassoli, who died on 11 January and whose term of office ended this week.

World News

EU leaders remember David Sassoli's 'strong convictions' in tribute

EU leaders paid tribute to the late president of the European Parliament David Sassoli at a ceremony in Strasbourg.

Health news

Scientists argue more European cooperation needed to contain Omicron

A group of health professionals and researchers are calling for a coordinated European approach to stop the Omicron surge.

Ukraine

Ukrainian government websites down after 'massive' cyberattack

“Be afraid and expect the worst. This is for your past, present and future," a message on the websites read.

Europe News

Nord Stream 2 future dependent on Russian action on Ukraine

The natural gas pipeline was completed in September, but is currently awaiting approval from both German and European regulators.

Europe News

What happens now after the death of David Sassoli?

A race that was once seen as predetermined is suddenly wide open. Here are 4 leading candidates

United Kingdom

A year since Brexit: London's financial crown shaken but still intact

The City of London remains Europe's top financial sector despite losing key business and bankers to rival EU hubs.

Poland

Soaring energy prices hit Polish public institutions

Last month, the prices of electricity and natural gas on the Warsaw Commodity Exchange reached the highest levels in its 20-year history, forcing authorities to lower VAT to zero on food starting 1 February.

Art

'Fabric of Europe' art installation marks French EU Presidency

As part of the French presidency of the Council of the European Union, an art installation titled 'The Fabric of Europe' is inaugurated in Brussels by French Culture Minister Roselyne Bachelot and Secretary of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune.

Europe News

'Addio amico mio': European leaders pay tribute to David Sassoli

Colleagues of the European Parliament President honour his legacy and praise him as a "committed" and "passionate" politician following his death aged 65.