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Europe Decoded

EU-India relations enter new chapter under the shadow of Ukraine war

The blooming relations between Brussels and New Delhi recently hit a bump in the road: Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which India has failed to condemn or sanction.

Europe Decoded

What would a neutral Ukraine look like?

A neutral Ukraine would be forced to renounce NATO aspirations but could continue its path towards EU membership.

Economy

After coal, the EU faces an uphill battle to ban Russian oil and gas

As EU countries agree to ban Russian coal, all eyes turn to oil and gas, Moscow's most profitable exports.

Europe Decoded

Coal, vodka and Putin's daughters: Here are the latest EU sanctions

For the first time, EU countries have agreed to target energy supplies, even if coal represents a small fraction of total purchases.

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Europe News

Euroviews. Watch: Do MEPs think the EU should ban imports of Russian gas and oil?

The bloc has decided to phase out all purchases of Russian coal. Should oil and gas be next?

Europe Decoded

What's next after Brussels triggers rule of law mechanism on Hungary?

The never-used procedure will target the €6.1 billion the country gets every year from the EU budget.

Economy

Watch: Spain & Netherlands strike surprising alliance on fiscal reform

The two countries want the EU fiscal rules to become more simple, transparent and realistic.

Economy

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Europe braces itself for stagflation

The war in Ukraine has sent inflation in the eurozone soaring, threatening the post-pandemic recovery.

Europe News

Ukraine war: EU urges China to stay neutral but secures no guarantees

EU leaders warned China of "major reputational damage" if the country helps Russia to circumvent Western sanctions.

Europe News

Watch: How is the EU providing healthcare to Ukrainian refugees?

Among the millions of Ukrainians fleeing the war, many are in need of medical treatment, like pregnant women and sick children.

Economy

Ukraine war pushes eurozone's inflation to a record 7.5%

Energy prices are once again the main drivers behind soaring inflation, recording a 44.7% rise on an annual basis.

Europe News

Ukraine war poised to take centre stage at tense EU-China summit

The two sides are hosting an online meeting on Friday after months of strained relations.

Europe Decoded

Analysis: How the EU's gas addiction is helping Russia's war machine

In little over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine, the EU spent more than €21 billion on Russian fossil fuels, including €13 billion on gas, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Europe News

EU leaders rebuff Spain's pleas for reforms to curb electricity prices

The European Council only gave Spain and Portugal permission to introduce a price cap on electricity.

Europe Decoded

What's on Joe Biden's packed agenda in Brussels today?

In what is set to be a busy day, Biden will become the first US president to participate physically at an EU summit.

Europe Decoded

As sanctions bite, how much economic pain is Putin willing to take?

The Russian president has predicted his country will emerge more independent and self-sufficient from international isolation.

Europe Decoded

Russia claims it has made first debt payment and avoided a default

There were fears that Moscow would default on its bond payments after having its assets frozen due to the invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Cold water poured on Ukraine's bid to get EU membership quickly

Meeting in Versailles, the 27 recognised Ukraine's European aspirations but did not offer a specific deadline or binding commitment.

Europe News

EU leaders meet in Versailles to discuss Ukraine war and gas imports

The informal gathering will focus on plans to rapidly slash the EU's gas imports from Russia.

My Europe Series

Why doesn't NATO impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine?

Despite repeated pleas from President Zelenskyy, the West remains firm in its refusal, fearing unpredictable consequences.

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