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Lauren Chadwick

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As European countries lift restrictions, is this the end of COVID-19?

Many countries are lifting nearly all COVID-19 restrictions. What does that mean for the future of the pandemic?

Ukraine

'I knew it was the last lunch': One refugee's final day in Kyiv

Iryna Zemlyana went to her favourite restaurant and enjoyed peace before Russia invaded.

France

France's Macron proposes raising retirement age to 65

French President Emmanuel Macron would raise the retirement age to 65 if reelected in April, his government spokesman said.

Ukraine

'I aged ten years': Ukrainians on stress of war and family left behind

Ukrainians who fled Kyiv for the EU fear for the family they've left behind as Russia's war rages on.

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France

French far-right candidates secure signatures needed for election run

France's far-right candidates secured enough signatures to run for the presidency after struggling to cross the 500 political sponsorship threshold.

Ukraine

Meet the Europeans going out of their way to help fleeing Ukrainians

In Romania, people are offering housing and support and in Poland, activists say there's a national mobilisation to help Ukrainians.

My Europe Series

How do you join NATO and how close is Ukraine to becoming a member?

NATO members said in 2008 that Ukraine could join the alliance in the future but despite becoming a closer partner, experts say the country is a long way away from becoming a member.

My Europe Series

Defections and division: Is France's far-right tearing itself apart?

Some politicians from Marine Le Pen's National Rally party have defected to Eric Zemmour's campaign. What does that mean for the far-right in this presidential race?

World News

Five charts to explain Europe's energy price crisis

The price of natural gas is six times higher than last year, with the costs driving up overall inflation in Europe.

My Europe Series

Ukraine crisis explained: How did we get here? Will Russia invade?

Russian troops have surrounded the country from the northern border with Belarus to the east and southern part of the country, raising concerns that Putin might consider a larger-scale invasion even as Russian officials insist they are not planning to invade.

World News

How can consumers reduce their electricity bills this winter?

Here are ways to make your house more efficient, compare contracts, and delay your payments.

My Europe Series

Austria is to make COVID jabs mandatory. Will other EU nations follow?

COVID vaccines will be mandatory for all adults in Austria from 3 February.

Ukraine

NATO to boost military presence amid Russia-Ukraine tensions

The alliance will deploy more ships and fighter jets to reinforce "deterrence and defence," while the EU will provide Ukraine with a new financial assistance package worth €1.2 billion.

United Kingdom

'In the name of God, go': Tory MP tells Johnson amid parties scandal

At Prime Minister's Questions, one Conservative MP defected to Labour as another called on Boris Johnson to step down.

My Europe Series

Is Europe still battling an energy crisis after Putin's gas pledge?

Europe’s natural gas crisis is droning on with high prices and concerning low storage levels as much of winter still looms.

France

France promises FFP2 masks and more workers after teachers strike

France's education minister said the government would provide five million FFP2 masks and hire 3,300 contract workers following a massive education strike.

France

French teachers strike over handling of 'catastrophic' COVID situation

More than 10,000 school classes are closed in France as the country reports record-high daily infections.

Australia

Djokovic received medical exemption after having COVID-19, lawyers say

Novak Djokovic was exempted from Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rules because he tested positive for the virus, lawyers said in a court document.

My Europe Series

The best stories of the year from Uncovering Europe

Each weekday at 7 pm CET we bring you a European story that goes beyond the headlines to find the real issues shaping the continent. Here's the best of our Uncovering Europe series from 2021.

World News

Mandatory vaccination should be a last resort, says WHO Europe chief

Here's what WHO's Europe office said on mandatory vaccination, booster doses and the threat of the Omicron variant.

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