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Huge growth cuts and soaring inflation: EU makes economic forecast

Brussels has been giving its economic forecast today.

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Brussels aims to circumvent Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian ports

It wants to help Kyiv export crucial goods like grain to help soften the blow to the global economy.

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'Question marks over Northern Ireland's place in EU's single market'

It comes amid a long-running dispute between London and Brussels over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

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EU's plan to tackle online child abuse spark privacy rights fears

Privacy activists are sounding the alarm over the European Commission's plans to clamp down on online child abuse, warning that it would usher in "mass surveillance" in the bloc.

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Europe Decoded

A week on, the EU appears no closer to a Russian oil embargo

Unlike other rounds of sanctions against Moscow approved swiftly by member states, these talks have been slow and optimism is diminishing.

Tech News

Elon Musk and EU ‘of the same mind’ on new social media rules

The Tesla boss told European officials he backed the EU's DSA regulations ahead of his planned buyout of social platform Twitter.

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Von der Leyen backs ending unanimous voting in some areas of EU

The idea is to speed up EU decision making.

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How Brussels changed its rulebook over new Russian sanctions

EU ambassadors were given the proposed sanctions hours before von der Leyen made them public in the European Parliament.

Europe Decoded

EU immigration is broken. Brussels is unlikely to fix it.

EU rhetoric concentrates on fighting illegal immigration when only a tiny fraction of new arrivals come to Europe illegally. The vast majority of skilled migrants are doing low-skill jobs despite Europe's growing labour shortage.

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Apple Pay: EU accuses Apple of abusing dominant position

The European Commission says it believes Apple is preventing rivals from accessing the technology behind its mobile payment system Apple Pay.

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EU countries paying gas in roubles may face legal action: Dombrovskis

The European Commission's Executive Vice President told Euronews the EU "cannot give in to Russia's blackmail."

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EU proposes law to combat 'gag orders' on journalists and activists

Press freedom activists have welcomed the move as a "first step".

Hungary

EU determined to uphold rule of law following Orban's re-election

Hungary's Justice Minister had urged the bloc not to create division amid the war in Ukraine.

Bulgaria

EU approves Bulgaria’s post-pandemic recovery fund plan

Bulgaria is one of the last EU countries to have its proposals accepted by Brussels.

Malta

EU threatens to take Malta to court over 'golden passport' scheme

Malta has rebuffed Brussels warnings and has argued that the issuing of citizenship should remain a "national competence".

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Brussels to present circular economy plans in bid to reduce waste

The aim is to limit the use of natural resources and create jobs and growth that is more sustainable.

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Brussels aims to coordinate gas purchases in bid to lower costs

There are currently 160 storage facilities in the EU that are around 26% full.

Economy

EU relaxes state aid rules for companies impacted by war in Ukraine

Brussels first relaxed its strict state aid rules to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. Now it's doing it again because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Ukraine shows 'racial disparity' of Europe's attitude to refugees

Syrian Steve Ali on his refugee experience in Europe and the 'disparity' compared with Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.

World News

EU plans to introduce same laws on violence against women across bloc

The European Commission presented a proposal for a directive on International Women's Day.