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Von der Leyen calls for 'emergency intervention' in electricity market

Amid record-breaking gas prices, the European Commission president said the current market rules are no longer "fit for purpose".

Economy

EU must reform to cope with enlarging to 30-36 members, says Scholz

Scholz said the EU must adapt now for the arrival of new members such as Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and countries in the Western Balkans.

Europe News

EU Council sued for approving Poland's €35-billion COVID recovery fund

It is claimed the agreement between Brussels and Warsaw fails to restore judicial independence in Poland.

My Europe Series

Europe's gas prices have broken a new record. How high can they go?

The latest announcement from Gazprom sent gas prices to an all-time high, raising the alarm across the continent.

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Economy

Inflation across the eurozone reaches new all-time high of 8.9%

Core inflation, which excludes volatile items like energy and food, stood at 4%, the highest figure since the euro was created.

Europe Decoded

Fact check: Are EU sanctions causing a food crisis, as Russia claims?

The Kremlin is blaming the EU for the global food crisis, but the facts tell a very different story.

Europe Decoded

All you need to know about the EU's 15% gas reduction plan

The plan could introduce mandatory rationing across the bloc if Russia totally cuts off gas supplies.

Europe News

European General Court upholds EU ban on Russia Today

The bloc's top court argued the restriction does not infringe media freedom.

Europe News

Energy ministers reach deal on EU-wide gas reduction plan

Member states rushed to secure exemptions to the target to reflect national circumstances, like LNG availability.

Europe News

'A total mess': Opposition mounts against the EU's gas reduction plan

Southern countries argue the European Commission's proposed plan is disproportionate and unfair.

Europe News

EU pushes back against claims Russian oil ban is hiking prices

The EU ban will not be completed until the end of the year, so its economic effects are still unclear.

Europe Decoded

Video: How coal and steel paved the way for the EU we know today

In 1951, six European countries joined forces to create a common market on coal and steel, introducing the idea of supranationalism.

Economy

This is what the euro-dollar parity means for you and the EU economy

A weaker euro will make European exports immediately cheaper in international markets.

Economy

Annual inflation across the eurozone will peak at 7.6% in 2022

The Ukraine war and the disruption of energy and food markets continue to increase inflationary pressures.

Europe News

EU welcomes Canada's decision to return Russian turbine to Germany

Ukraine has criticised the move as a "dangerous" concession to Russia, which is under heavy Western sanctions.

Economy

Euro reaches parity with dollar for the first time in 20 years

The value of the common currency has plunged since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine.

Europe Decoded

What do the leaked Uber Files reveal about revolving doors in Europe?

The leaked documents suggest Neelie Kroes overstepped her duties as EU Commissioner by lobbying in favour of Uber.

World News

'Truly heartbreaking': World leaders react to the murder of Shinzo Abe

From Brussels to New Delhi, heads of state and governments have expressed their deep shock and sadness over the tragic news.

Europe Decoded

Which EU countries have been cut off from Russian gas?

Over the past months, Moscow has totally or partially cut off the gas supply to several EU member states, a radical attack that hurts both the European and the Russian economies.

Europe Decoded

Does NATO's collective defence apply to Ceuta and Melilla?

The two Spanish enclaves are the only territory the alliance has on the African continent.

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