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Mahsa Amini: Iranian protests will have 'crucial impact' in Europe

"It’s not enough for Europe just to support verbally. Europe should not really take this stance that they can take without necessarily interrupting their relationship with the Iranian authorities," said Iranian-French academic Azadeh Kian.

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EU Energy Commissioner: "we need a price cap for Russian gas"

Spiralling inflation, an unhealthy dependence on Russian energy, and the risk of power cuts. The EU Commission faces one of its toughest winters on record. Energy Commissioner, Kadri Simson wants a price cap on Russian gas and urgers households to do what they can to save energy.

Europe

'Time to decide': MEPs call for Serbia to change its stance on Russia

MEPs ask the EU candidate country to follow EU sanctions on Moscow.

World News

Four key problems the EU faced in 2021

Most, if not all, will still be on the agenda in 2022.

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Migration back to the forefront of EU politics in 2021

Migration once again became a key issue in the bloc in 2021 as thousands gathered on the EU's border with Belarus. Here's a look back.

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Here are some of the issues Brussels will have on its plate in 2022

New year, same old problems?

European Union

Europe's week: Omicron reveals the EU's coordination cracks

EU leaders closed an intense agenda this week with talks about the new COVID-19 variant omicron.

Europe

Refugees a 'global reponsibility', Jordanian minister says

"Everybody's going to have to do their bit and share their burden of the responsibility," Jordan's foreign minister said in Brussels.

Europe

EU proposes tougher regulations on exporting trash

The EU is ready to increase restrictions for waste shipments to stop polluting third countries.

Europe

'Significant' Russian military build-up near Ukraine stoke tensions

“We call on Russia to be transparent about its military activities,” NATO's chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday.

Europe

Word of the Week: Strategic Compass

Much as been said about EU's newest tool, but what does it mean and where is this compass leading the bloc?

Europe

How does the EU plan to regulate artificial intelligence?

Brussels is currently drafting legislation which will affect every sector of the EU economy, and the new rules are set to be the most restrictive on artificial intelligence to date.

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