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EU to target Russia's armed forces and drone supplies in new sanctions

The new package of EU sanctions will also blacklist Russia's armed forces, together with governors, ministers and political parties.

Economy

Von der Leyen: EU must react to 'distortions' of competition from US

The multi-billion US programme to promote climate-friendly technologies in America is prompting the EU to find similar incentives

Indonesia

G20: Key European takeaways from Bali summit so far

From high level meetings to new regional strategies, here's the latest news from the G20 summit in Bali.

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EU to unveil emergency law to boost renewables over gas shortage fears

According to the IEA, the emergency law could replace 14 billion cubic metres of gas with renewables.

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Egypt

Global north must follow EU and pledge funds to south — von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on northern countries to follow the EU's example of committing to climate funding for the global south.

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COP27: Important to discuss climate reparations, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen said world leaders should examine the available funds that can be used as compensation for the damage caused by climate change.

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Meloni hails 'frank, positive' exchange with EU leaders in Brussels

Italy's new far-right leader met with the heads of the European Parliament, Commission and Council on her first trip to Brussels since taking office.

Serbia

Urusla von der Leyen on charm tour in the Balkans

The European Commission President met with Serbia’s President Aleksander Vucic to discuss energy and hopes that Serbia’s gas market will open up for diversification.

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The EU and North Macedonia sign migration agreement

The European Union and North Macedonia have signed an agreement on border management cooperation. The accord involves the EU’s frontier agency, Frontex.

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EU to provide Ukraine with €18 billion in financial aid for 2023

So far this year, the EU has disbursed €4.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to help Ukraine cover its most basic budgetary needs.

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EU Summit: Leaders meet to hash out new measures to curb gas prices

Discussions will focus on capping gas prices, joint purchases, solidarity rules and common financing to tackle the energy crisis.

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EU proposes joint gas purchasing and 'dynamic' cap to curb prices

The new emergency measures also include joint purchases of gas and automatic solidarity rules to cope with potential shortages.

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EU leaders set to debate price cap on gas to ease energy crisis

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a cap on gas transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

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Von der Leyen opens the door for EU cap on gas prices but with caveats

The European Commission president proposed a cap on market transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

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EU infrastructure a 'target' for first time, says von der Leyen

The European Commission chief also called on the 27 countries to "make best use of our satellite surveillance capacity" to identify and deter threats.

Europe News

EU proposes fresh sanctions on Russia after 'sham referendums'

Under the new package, EU citizens will be barred from serving on the boards of Russian-state companies.

Europe News

Nord Stream leaks: EU suspects 'sabotage' and 'deliberate acts'

Ursula von der Leyen said any "deliberate disruption" of the EU's energy systems will lead to the "strongest possible response."

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Italy: EU can work with democracies but has 'tools' if difficult - VDL

The European Commission president said she was willing to work with any "democratic government."

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EU to prepare new sanctions against Russia following Putin's speech

The European Commission president said the penalties will focus on "civilian technology as Russia moves to a full war economy."

My Europe Series

Europe's week: SOTU takes centre stage and media freedom law proposed

Ursula von der Leyen gave her annual address to MEPs on Wednesday, with her remarks focusing on the war in Ukraine, anti-Russian sanctions, and the economic fallout from Russia's aggression.