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EU relaunches legal action against UK over unilateral Brexit changes

The UK unveiled legislation that unilaterally alters the Brexit agreement earlier in the week.

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EU threatens legal action over UK move to change Northern Ireland deal

Britain's government unveiled a draft law to unilaterally alter the Northern Ireland Protocol on Monday.

Europe Decoded

The EU wants more renewables. For these, it's dependent on China.

About 80% of the components needed to manufacture a wind turbine are produced in China as are 97% of the silicon wafers necessary to build a solar panel.

Europe Decoded

Like NATO, the EU has a mutual defence clause but trust appears low

Article 42.7 is the EU's mutual defence clause yet Sweden and Finland still opted to join NATO.

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Europe Decoded

Nature restoration: Why climate activists have high hopes for the EU

The European Commission is scheduled to finally unveil its proposal to restore the bloc's nature later this month. Here's what NGOs said should be the bare minimum.

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Explained: Why an EU embargo on Russian gas might be a long way off

Many EU leaders want to cut off Russian gas, but say they just can't see it happening.

Economy

Croatia could adopt euro in 2023 as Commission gives the all-clear

The eurozone could grow by 4 million people on 1 January 2023, if EU leaders approve later this month the Commission's recommendation to let Croatia adopt the single currency.

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Here's what EU leaders decided on energy, defence and the food crisis

A two-day special summit of European Union leaders concluded on Tuesday afternoon with the ban on Russian oil remaining the big main takeaway.

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EU leaders hash out deal over Russian oil ban at special summit

EU leaders will discuss food security and energy at a special summit on Monday.

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Here are the four EU countries that are not seeking to join NATO

All four EU countries are either militarily neutral or non-aligned.

Europe News

MEPs cancel official trip to Israel & Palestine after one denied entry

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the arrival of Manu Pineda, President of the European Parliament's Delegation for relations with Palestine, "was not approved."

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'Historic day': EU sets mandatory gas storage level for winter supply

EU member states will need to have their gas storage facilities filled at 80% capacity before next winter, according to a new draft law.

Economy

Ukraine war is 'a wake-up call' for faster transition to green energy

"No country controls the wind and the sun. Let’s make sure that this is the last time that the global economy is held hostage to the hostile actions of those who produce fossil fuels."

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EU 'held hostage' by Hungary over Russian oil ban, Lithuania claims

Twelve days after the Commission unveiled its plans to impose a phased embargo on Russian oil, negotiations are still dragging on. Hungary is now being accused of keeping the sanction package "hostage".

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EU's plan to tackle online child abuse spark privacy rights fears

Privacy activists are sounding the alarm over the European Commission's plans to clamp down on online child abuse, warning that it would usher in "mass surveillance" in the bloc.

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Explained: Why EU countries are at odds over treaty changes

Supporters of treaty changes say that it will make the EU quicker to respond to crises like COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine but opponents say it will take too much political energy that's currently needed elsewhere.

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How will Sinn Fein's win in Northern Ireland impact Brexit?

The historic vote in Northern Ireland was succeeded by well-rehearsed accusations of inflexibility from both Brussels and London.

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Can the EU or Ukraine ever use Russia's frozen assets?

The answer is: maybe. But it will take a lot of time and legal fees.

Europe Decoded

Orban criticises EU plans to sanction head of Russian Orthodox Church

Patriarch Kirill's support of Putin and the war has already drawn condemnation with Pope Francis warning him not to become "Putin's altar boy".

Europe News

MEPs back COVID pass extension to June 2023

The majority of EU member states no longer require other EU citizens to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter their territory.

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