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EU countries still split by 'different views' on gas price cap

EU countries want to make sure a gas price cap would not threaten the security of supplies or lead to an increase in gas consumption.

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Europe's gas prices fall below €100 MWh for the first time since June

Gas prices continue to fall as warm weather and full underground storage facilities tame demand.

Europe Decoded

What's keeping Bulgaria and Romania out of Schengen?

Both the European Commission and the European Parliament have said the countries are ready to join the passport-free area.

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EU to provide Ukraine with €18 billion in financial aid for 2023

So far this year, the EU has disbursed €4.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to help Ukraine cover its most basic budgetary needs.

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Spain and France announce new deal to build underwater gas pipeline

The leaders said the previous MidCat pipeline project across the Pyrenees would be abandoned.

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EU Summit: Leaders meet to hash out new measures to curb gas prices

Discussions will focus on capping gas prices, joint purchases, solidarity rules and common financing to tackle the energy crisis.

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MEPs award Sakharov Prize to the 'brave people' of Ukraine

This year's finalists included WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Colombia's Truth Commission.

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Borrell apologises for controversial metaphor but defends speech

The EU's foreign policy chief has faced days of increasing backlash over his controversial remarks on geopolitics.

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EU proposes joint gas purchasing and 'dynamic' cap to curb prices

The new emergency measures also include joint purchases of gas and automatic solidarity rules to cope with potential shortages.

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EU sounds alarm over rise in illegal border crossings via Serbia

Ylva Johansson, EU Commissioner for home affairs, said she did not exclude suspending the visa-free deal with Serbia.

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Russian army will be annihilated if it uses nuclear weapons - Borrell

In response to the Russian president's threats, the EU's foreign policy chief said Western countries were not "bluffing" either.

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MEPs nominate the 'brave people' of Ukraine for Sakharov Prize

The other two finalists are WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Colombia's Truth Commission.

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EU still split on gas cap as Germany and the Netherlands oppose

The European Commission will work over the weekend to ensure broader support for the gas cap before making a formal proposal.

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Brussels backs Bosnia as candidate to join EU... but with conditions

The country will be asked to implement reforms related to judiciary, corruption, migration management and media freedom.

Europe Decoded

The G7 wants to cap the price of Russian oil. It won't be easy.

Western countries want to use their leading insurance and shipping companies to slash the Kremlin's oil revenues.

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Europe's gas prices reach three-month low as demand falls

Gas prices have fallen as the EU's gas storage facilities hit 90% of capacity.

Europe News

EU leaders set to debate price cap on gas to ease energy crisis

Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a cap on gas transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

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MEPs call for EU sanctions on Iran over repression of street protests

In a resolution, MEPs called for an "impartial and effective" investigation into the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.

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Von der Leyen opens the door for EU cap on gas prices but with caveats

The European Commission president proposed a cap on market transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

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EU agrees new sanctions on Russia including price cap on Russian oil

"This oil cap will help reduce Russia's revenues and keep global energy markets stable," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.

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