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EU approves ninth round of sanctions against Russia

The new sanction package was finalised by ambassadors on the sidelines of a summit of EU leaders in Brussels.

Europe News

Row over food security delaying EU's new Russia sanctions package

Poland and Lithuania are delaying the adoption of the package, proposed earlier this month by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, over concerns it would water down some existing restrictive measures.

Economy

EU struggles to reach 'Made in Europe' deal as US subsidy plan looms

Despite having months to find a solution to counter the US Inflation Reduction Act, EU leaders in Brussels are still nowhere closer to finding a 'Made in Europe' deal.

Europe News

'Historic': Bosnia set to receive EU candidate status

Candidate status is a largely symbolic designation which recognises that the small Balkan country of 3.5 million is on track to begin the lengthy and complex accession process.

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Europe News

Hungary agrees deal and lifts veto on €18bn EU aid package for Ukraine

Budapest had vetoed two key EU files that required unanimity, which other capitals had likened to blackmail.

Europe Decoded

Calls for reform of EU lobbying rules grow amid corruption scandal

"It is the only institution that basically has virtually no rules imposed on their representatives and very weak enforcement of those ethical rules," said one expert, referring to the European Parliament.

Europe News

Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030

Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030 and cost €2.5 billion

Europe News

EU defence stockpiles 'almost empty', Borrell warns

Josep Borrell said that Europe had under-invested in defence for years.

Europe News

EU takes China to WTO over Lithuania export ban and patent protection

"In both cases, the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses," the European Commission said.

Europe News

EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large

EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large

Europe News

EU reaches deal to ban products linked to deforestation

The agreement covers products including palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber and rubber.

Europe News

EU accession to be at centre of summit with Western Balkans

Tuesday's gathering in Tirana will be the first time such a summit is taking place in a Western Balkan country.

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.

Europe News

NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

Europe News

China's Xi and EU's Michel call for Ukraine de-escalation at meeting

The meeting between the two men in Beijing lasted more than three hours and also touched upon human rights, Taiwan, trade relations and climate change.

Europe News

Brussels backs €7.5 billion cut of EU funds to Hungary

The European Commission believes the reforms undertaken by Budapest so far to ensure EU money is not misused did not go far enough.

Europe News

EU nations say actions needed against US subsidies but options limited

The main issue for Europe is to make sure it doesn't enter into a trade war with the US which could splinter western unity in the face of Russia's illegal war on Ukraine but officials fear an exodus of European companies.

Europe News

Charles Michel to visit Beijing as EU tries to adapt China policy

The meeting between Michel and Xi Jinping comes at a "critical juncture", an EU official said.

Europe News

Brussels recommends billions in EU funds be withheld from Hungary

The European Commission's assessment is that Budapest has not delivered on its reforms to ensure EU funds are not misappropriated and it has decided to refer the matter to the Council.

Europe News

Brussels just got a Hungarian think tank. Here's why it matters.

Critics say the think tank has been set up to push the Hungarian prime minister's vision of Europe.

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