Europe News Talks on an EU-wide Russian oil ban could drag on until end of May Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic are against the timeline of banning Russian oil imports by the end of the year. 13/05/2022
Europe Decoded A week on, the EU appears no closer to a Russian oil embargo Unlike other rounds of sanctions against Moscow approved swiftly by member states, these talks have been slow and optimism is diminishing. 10/05/2022
Europe News EU ban on Russian oil: Orban-VDL talks fail to produce a breakthrough European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen flew to Budapest to discuss the ban on Russian oil but said "further work is needed". 10/05/2022
Europe News Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia and Bulgaria resist EU ban on Russian oil Discussions between EU ambassadors continue on Monday to reach an agreement to phase out all imports of Russian oil. 09/05/2022
Europe News Russian oil ban plans like 'dropping atomic bomb on Hungary's economy' Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic are among the most sceptical over EU plans to ban Russian oil imports. 06/05/2022
Europe News Brussels proposes to stop Russian oil imports by the end of the year EU chief Ursula Von der Leyen has unveiled a proposal that would give EU countries until the end of the year to phase out imports of Russian oil. 04/05/2022
Europe Decoded Explained: Just how dependent is the EU on Russian oil? The bloc gets over 25% of its oil from Russia through a vast network of ports and pipelines. 03/05/2022
Europe News Any EU state could be next victim of Russian energy cuts — Commission The European Commission is due to publish proposals on a potential Russian oil embargo, following a meeting of energy ministers in Brussels. 02/05/2022
Europe News German employers and unions unite to oppose EU Russian gas boycott German bosses and unions have opposed a ban on Russian gas imports by the EU, claiming it will cause job losses and factory closures. 19/04/2022
Europe Decoded After coal, the EU faces an uphill battle to ban Russian oil and gas As EU countries agree to ban Russian coal, all eyes turn to oil and gas, Moscow's most profitable exports. 12/04/2022
European Debates Sanctions on Russian oil would have 'direct impact' on war: Ukraine The Ukrainian trade representative said oil exports make up nearly a third of Moscow's revenues. 11/04/2022
European Debates Watch: Do MEPs think the EU should ban imports of Russian gas and oil? The bloc has decided to phase out all purchases of Russian coal. Should oil and gas be next? 08/04/2022
Greenland Greenland to halt oil exploration and 'take climate change seriously' Greenland is estimated to have enormous reserves of oil and minerals which could hugely change the island's fortunes. However, the government says its future no longer lies with oil. 16/07/2021
Europe News MEPs vote to place carbon tax on select imports from outside EU The European Parliament voted for the European Commission to come up with a legislative proposal to stop so-called 'carbon leakage'. 11/03/2021
The Cube Why Iraqis are on the streets after 'years of anger and frustration' Prime Minister Mahdi says he will listen to the ''legitimate'' demands of protesters, but with many calling for his downfall, what is next for Iraq? 04/10/2019
Europe News Brief from Brussels: How will the EU handle Hungary? In this edition of the Brief from Brussels: A critical report’s published on Hungary’s rule of law and fundamental rights, but divisions remain over 12/04/2018
