Europe News Fighting for democracy is worth higher energy prices, says Timmermans The war in Ukraine will lead to higher energy bills for Europeans, but they must resist to ensure democracy prevails, the EU Commission's Frans Timmermans tells Euronews 25/02/2022
Europe News What is SWIFT and why is expelling Russia a 'last resort'? A third package of EU sanctions could see Russia cut off from the international payment system, a radical move that would also hit the bloc. 25/02/2022
Europe News EU freezes Putin's assets in response to Ukraine invasion The bloc has also extended the sanctions to Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. 25/02/2022
Europe News EU27 agree 'massive and severe' Russia sanctions over Ukraine invasion Meeting in Brussels, EU leaders agreed on sanctions to hit several sectors at the heart of Russia's economy, with more details to be given on Friday. 24/02/2022
Europe News EU leader condemns 'barbaric' invasion of Ukraine, promises sanctions The European Commission president said a new raft of sanctions will weaken Russia's ability to finance the war. 24/02/2022
Europe News The EU sanctions Russia's defence minister and Putin's chief of staff The latest raft of EU sanctions hits Putin's closest circle, including several army generals, a spokesperson and the editor-in-chief of the RT channel. 23/02/2022
Europe News EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Donbas The fresh package of sanctions also limits Russia's access to the EU capital and financial markets. 22/02/2022
Europe News Russia will face massive costs if it attacks Ukraine, warns EU chief Von der Leyen issued the warning during an interview with Euronews. 04/02/2022
state of the union Europe's week: Ukraine crisis, energy fears and nuclear labelled green Here are the key stories occupying minds in Brussels this week. 04/02/2022
Europe Decoded How could the EU respond if Russia invades Ukraine? Moscow’s continuing escalation of the situation at the border with Ukraine means Brussels is having to weigh up its options in the event of an attack. 25/01/2022
Europe Decoded Brussels backs Lithuania in row with China over Taiwan Vilnius and Brussels have said Beijing has stopped clearing customs for products from Lithuania. 14/01/2022
state of the union Europe's week: Omicron reveals the EU's coordination cracks EU leaders closed an intense agenda this week with talks about the new COVID-19 variant omicron. 17/12/2021
Europe Decoded EU is vowing to fight against economic coercion. How far will it go? "We will not accept intimidation tactics," said Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commission's Vice President. 08/12/2021
Europe News Watch: Belarus' opposition leader urges EU to respond with 'values' The Belarusian opposition leader tells Euronews the only way to solve the ongoing border is to dismantle the regime of Alexander Lukashenko. 24/11/2021
Europe News EU to slap Belarus with new raft of sanctions over border crisis The blacklist of targets believed to be involved in human trafficking will be developed over the coming days. 15/11/2021
Europe News 'Unacceptable': Belarus accused of using migrants in its fight with EU Brussels says Belarus is facilitating illegal crossings into Lithuania to put "political pressure" on the European Union. 12/07/2021
world news Six English Super League rebels accept collective €25M fine Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester clubs United and City launched an ill-fated bid to join the breakaway competition that would split from the existing Champions League. 09/06/2021
state of the union Europe's week: EU-Swiss deal collapses and Belarus plane drama These were two of the stories dominating talk in Brussels this week. 28/05/2021
Europe News MEPs vote to freeze controversial EU-China investment deal MEPs deplore the sanctions that Beijing has imposed on five of their colleagues and refuse to open the debate for ratification as long as the punitive measures remain in place. 20/05/2021
Poland Poland expels three Russian diplomats over 'hostile actions' The move comes after the White House announced the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats over a massive cyberattack and election interference. 15/04/2021
Europe News EU-China: Sanctions, threats and boycotts see relations decline Relations between the bloc and Beijing have taken a sudden turn for the worse after Brussels coordinated sanctions with its Western allies. 31/03/2021
Europe News EU to reset relations with Turkey by refinancing migration deal European leaders will meet next week in Brussels to discuss the state of EU-Turkey relations following a fractious 2020. 19/03/2021
state of the union Europe's week: Leaders meet virtually, as Russia sanctioned EU leaders met virtually this week to take stock of the epidemiological situation across the continent, as sanctions against Russia were agreed upon by foreign affairs ministers. 26/02/2021
Europe News New EU sanctions on Russia 'are a missed chance to fix relations' Vladimir Chizhov, Russia's long-time envoy to the EU, believes any sort of "unilateral restrictive measures are illegitimate by definition". 26/02/2021
Europe News 'A very meaningless penalty': Polish MEP slams new Russia sanctions “These are not even symbolic sanctions, just a few people were asked not to travel to the European Union," said Polish MEP Witold Jan Waszczykowski. 23/02/2021
Europe News EU agrees human rights sanctions on Russia over Navalny's jailing EU foreign ministers agree more sanctions on Russia over the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny using a new human rights mechanism, chief diplomat Josep Borrell confirms. 22/02/2021
