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Poland blast 'likely caused' by Ukrainian air defence system - NATO

Jens Stoltenberg will address the press on Wednesday after chairing an emergency meeting of the North Atlantic Council to address the deadly explosion in Poland linked to a Russian-made missile.

Europe News

EU slaps more sanctions on Iran over protest crackdown

The EU is set to agree on more sanctions over Iran's violent crackdown on protests but measures against Russia have stalled.

My Europe Series

Europe is fretting over China owning key EU infrastructure. Here's why

Chinese companies have over the past decade invested in EU ports and airports, but also electrical companies and telecommunications.

Europe News

Brussels calls for faster military mobility and stronger cyber defence

The proposals aim to ensure that the bloc's transport infrastructure can be used by heavy military equipment.

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Europe News

MEPs back rules to curb access for subsidised foreign companies

MEPs back rules to curb access for subsidised foreign companies.

Europe News

EU says refugees must 'immediately disembark' Ocean Viking rescue ship

The European Commission said the situation onboard the vessel "has reached a critical level and needs to be urgently addressed to avoid a humanitarian tragedy."

Europe News

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.

Europe News

EU agrees stricter rules for greenhouse gas emission cuts

The new rules will apply to road and domestic maritime transport, buildings, agriculture, waste and small industries which are collectively responsible for about 60% of the bloc's greenhouse gas emissions.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

EU asks for similar access to US market as Canada and Mexico

For Dombrovskis, some of the subsidies included in Washington's Inflation Reduction Act appear to "discriminate" against EU businesses.

Economy

Eurozone inflation climbed to new record high of 10.7% in October

Eurozone inflation climbed to new record high of 10.7% in October

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EU to phase out new combustion engine cars by 2035

The deal represents the first made under the EU's flagship Fit for 55 package to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. But Greenpeace EU lambasted the 2035 deadline as too late and said that it falls short of the bloc's climate commitment.

Europe Decoded

When will the EU end seasonal clock changes? Only time will tell.

Time in Europe is political and ending the twice-yearly practice will require a lot of political decisions.

Europe News

Macron and Scholz try to mend differences in Paris lunch meeting

Both countries have bones to pick with the other on issues ranging from energy to defence.

Europe News

Hungary's bomb billboards criticised amid Ukraine war

The Hungarian government has launched a so-called "national consultation" on EU sanctions which they describe as "failed" and from "Brussels leaders".

Europe News

Brussels seeks greater role protecting critical infrastructure

The European Commission on Tuesday proposed giving itself a greater role to enhance the EU's preparedness and response against threats to its critical infrastructure.

Europe News

MEPs refuse to back Frontex's budget over human rights abuse reports

European lawmakers on Tuesday refused to approve the 2020 budget of the bloc's external border agency over serious misconduct allegations.

Europe News

Eleven EU countries call for boost in climate diplomacy

The group of EU countries said that global climate is "falling short" and that accelerating the protection of the climate would also contribute "to global peace and international security."

Europe News

EU countries agree to train Ukrainian soldiers as part of new mission

The idea for the EU Military Assistance Mission was first floated by the bloc's High Representative Josep Borrell in a non-paper released in August following a request from Ukraine.

Europe News

Fifteen European countries unite to boost air defence capabilities

Fifteen European countries have united to boost air defence capabilities.

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