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Will Twitter comply with EU rules if its Brussels office is closed?

The Financial Times reported that Twitter’s European digital policy chiefs Dario La Nasa and Julia Mozer left the social media company last week.

Europe News

Brussels recommends billions in EU funds be withheld from Hungary

The European Commission's assessment is that Budapest has not delivered on its reforms to ensure EU funds are not misappropriated and it has decided to refer the matter to the Council.

Europe News

Brussels ends 15 years of special rule-of-law surveillance on Romania

The European Commission concluded Romania had made enough progress on anti-corruption legislation and judicial reforms.

Economy

If Ukraine war doesn't end, next winter will be even worse — Gentiloni

In an interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni discussed the worrying state of the European economy and the looming threat of recession.

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Economy

Brussels unveils first-ever EU cap on gas prices but as 'last resort'

After months of political pressure, the European Commission has presented a formal proposal to prevent high gas prices.

Europe News

Four EU countries block reform of controversial energy treaty

The European Commission argued member states were better off inside a reformed treaty rather than outside.

Europe News

Hungary optimistic EU will unblock funds despite rule of law concerns

Some have accused Hungary of blackmail by using its veto power over other important EU issues, including sanctions against Russia, a planned minimum global corporate tax, and the issuance of common debt to fund €18 billion of support for Ukraine.

Europe News

EU gas cap will be suspended if LNG cargoes go elsewhere – EU official

The instrument will act as a "safety ceiling" to prevent excessive gas prices and curb rampant speculation.

Europe News

Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania are 'ready' to join the Schengen Area

The European Commission has urged member states to accept the three candidates in the passport-free area.

Europe Decoded

EU states have relocated just 117 asylum seekers out of 8,000 pledges

The system is supposed to enable the relocation of people from southern EU countries to other states across the bloc.

Europe News

EU negotiators approve €1 billion bump for next year's budget

The 2023 EU budget includes €186.6 billion in planned "commitments" — €1 billion more than initially tabled by the European Commission.

Europe News

EU says refugees must 'immediately disembark' Ocean Viking rescue ship

The European Commission said the situation onboard the vessel "has reached a critical level and needs to be urgently addressed to avoid a humanitarian tragedy."

Europe News

Ukraine war: EU pledges €18 billion to cover Kyiv's budget gap

The Commission says the money will be raised on capital markets and then sent to Kyiv in the form of favourable long-term loans.

Europe News

EU to unveil emergency law to boost renewables over gas shortage fears

According to the IEA, the emergency law could replace 14 billion cubic metres of gas with renewables.

Economy

Brussels proposes new EU fiscal rules to turn the page on austerity

The new rules will give EU countries greater flexibility to design their own fiscal plans, which will need to ensure a gradual decline of public debt.

Europe News

EU court annuls Brussels ruling for Fiat to pay €30mn in back taxes

The European Commission had said that a 2012 tax ruling by Luxembourg toward a Fiat company was in breach of the bloc's state aid rules.

Europe News

COP27: Important to discuss climate reparations, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen said world leaders should examine the available funds that can be used as compensation for the damage caused by climate change.

Europe News

The EU promised €9 billion in financial aid to Kyiv. Where is it?

The macro-financial assistance is meant to help Ukraine cover its budget deficit and keep its economy running.

Europe News

COP27: EU intends to oppose separate fund for climate reparations

COP27 marks the first time that loss and damage is a formal part of the agenda.

Brazil

EU-Brazil relations set to change following Lula victory, says expert

The EU-Mercosur trade deal is still to be ratified by member states, after being put on hold since 2019.