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Germany faces EU scrutiny over €200 billion scheme to curb gas prices

EU officials worry the massive borrowing could have a negative impact on fair competition in the single market.

Europe Decoded

An EU cap on gas would end the market as we know it, experts warn

For elected politicians fearing popular unrest, a gas cap represents a fix worth a shot. But for energy experts, it's a leap of faith – one taken out of despair rather than conviction.

Europe News

EU approves mandatory energy savings and cap on company revenues

EU energy ministers approved on Friday a plan of power savings, a cap on excess market revenues and a levy on surplus profits.

Europe News

EU proposes fresh sanctions on Russia after 'sham referendums'

Under the new package, EU citizens will be barred from serving on the boards of Russian-state companies.

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Nord Stream leaks: EU suspects 'sabotage' and 'deliberate acts'

Ursula von der Leyen said any "deliberate disruption" of the EU's energy systems will lead to the "strongest possible response."

Economy

Energy crisis: 15 countries call for EU price cap on all gas imports

France, Italy, Spain, Belgium and Greece are among the signatories asking for the unprecedented measure.

Europe News

Explosions recorded before discovery of major Baltic Sea gas leaks

Poland called it sabotage while Denmark said "deliberate actions" caused the leaks

Europe News

Russia and Germany to fall into recession as economic outlook darkens

The eurozone will expand by just 0.3% in 2023 but could fare much worse if the energy crisis further deteriorates.

Europe News

5 EU countries call for sanctions on Gazprombank and Russian diamonds

In a joint paper, Poland, Ireland and the three Baltic countries propose a ban on Kaspersky software and the sale of real estate.

Europe News

Italy: EU can work with democracies but has 'tools' if difficult - VDL

The European Commission president said she was willing to work with any "democratic government."

Europe News

EU to prepare new sanctions against Russia following Putin's speech

The European Commission president said the penalties will focus on "civilian technology as Russia moves to a full war economy."

Europe News

European lawmakers issue joint appeal for EU-Taiwan investment deal

A cross-party group of legislators urged the European Commission to "make haste" with an investment agreement.

Europe News

New EU law will shield journalists from spyware and state interference

The Media Freedom Act will prevent governments from spying on journalists and influencing editorial decisions.

Europe News

Hungary is no longer a full democracy, MEPs say in new resolution

MEPs argue a lack of decisive EU action has led to a "breakdown in democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights" in Hungary.

Europe News

Brussels unveils measures to capture energy profits but delays gas cap

The European Commission is still studying the potential risks of a broad cap on all gas imports entering the bloc.

Europe News

State of the EU: Six takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

The European Commission president spoke about the Ukraine war, energy reform, fight against corruption and the reform of common fiscal rules.

Europe News

EU Parliament slapped with complaint over 'backroom deal' for top job

Two NGOs said the deal to appoint Alessandro Chiocchetti as the Parliament's new secretary general was "unacceptable" and "sordid."

Europe News

Sanna Marin: 'We will survive Russia's blackmail and the long winter'

Speaking before the European Parliament, the Finnish Prime Minister discussed the Ukraine war, the energy crisis and the rule of law.

Europe Decoded

State of the Union: What's the story behind the EU's keynote speech?

Delivered by the president of the European Commission, the EU's State of the Union speech marks the official start of the new legislative year.

Europe News

EU energy ministers move closer to price cap on all gas imports

EU member states endorsed four of the five measures proposed by the European Commission and invited the executive to propose a price cap on all gas imports.

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