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EU agrees to trigger never-before-used law to host Ukrainian refugees

More than one million Ukrainians have fled the country since the invasion began one week ago, with the vast majority arriving at neighbouring EU countries.

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Fighting for democracy is worth higher energy prices, says Timmermans

The war in Ukraine will lead to higher energy bills for Europeans, but they must resist to ensure democracy prevails, the EU Commission's Frans Timmermans tells Euronews

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EU gas supplies on 'safe side' for winter even if Russia cuts tap

Russia supplies about 40% of the EU's gas.

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Inflation in eurozone forecast to hit 4.8% amid soaring energy prices

Energy prices, supply chain bottlenecks, the Omicron variant and geopolitical tensions are all fuelling inflationary pressures.

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Former EU commissioner pleads not guilty to bribery charges

Dalli resigned from his post when the scandal broke in 2012 following an investigation by the EU’s anti-fraud office.

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Brussels to withhold EU funds from Poland to cover unpaid fines

Warsaw was slapped with a €500,000-a-day fine last year for failing to close a controversial lignite mine near the Czech Republic.

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Brussels wants to plough billions into making more microchips in EU

"Securing the supply in the most advanced chips has become an economic and geopolitical priority," said Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for the internal market.

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Brussels controversially labels gas and nuclear as green energy

The European Commission says gas and nuclear will act as "transitional" energy sources before renewables become widespread.

Europe Decoded

Why is the EU's green label for nuclear and gas so controversial?

The bloc's taxonomy classification system for sustainable financing is being called into question over fears of greenwashing.

Economy

"Europe is already a great space power", says Thierry Breton

In this Global Conversation, Euronews' Gregoire Lory speaks to EU Commissioner Thierry Breton about the vital role of Europe's space and digital sectors.

World News

EU launches WTO case against China over Lithuania trade practices

Brussels is bringing a case against China before the World Trade Organization over restrictions on goods coming from Lithuania, the European Commission said.

World

The Conference on the Future of Europe: "we wanted to listen to citizens"

The 'Conference on the Future of Europe is seeking to strengthen the European Union by allowing citizens to have their say on how they think the European project is going. To find out more, Euronews spoke to Vice-President of the European Commission, Dubravka Suica.

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Pressure mounts on Brussels to help reduce 'ghost flights' in Europe

Airlines are currently expected to fly at least 50% of their flights or risk losing the slots used at airports to take off and land the following year.

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Brussels mulls joint EU purchase of new antiviral COVID pills

The European Commission is in talks with pharmaceutical companies to buy the antiviral pills, which can be taken orally at home.

World News

Brussels unveils plan for 'green' gas and nuclear label

Such a classification allows for a reduction in financing costs, which is crucial for the projects concerned and for the states willing to support them.

Europe News

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

New year, same old problems?

Poland

Brussels begins legal action against Poland over primacy of EU law row

Brussels begins legal action against Poland over primacy of EU law row

United Kingdom

'Our position is unchanged': New Brexit minister but same old problem?

Truss was appointed to lead the UK's post-Brexit negotiations after the surprise resignation of Lord David Frost.

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EU wants to phase out natural gas by 2049 to fight climate change

The European Commission has unveiled new plans to promote "low-carbon gasses" and allow joint procurement of supplies.

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MEPs aim to curb market dominance of Big Tech in Europe

The legislation is intended to make it easier for new players to enter the market more easily.