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Georgia's new parliament opens amid opposition boycott and protests

The first session of parliament on Monday was half-empty, with only the ruling Georgian Dream Party present, as no opposition parties attended.

Europe News

EU foreign affairs chiefs discuss Ukraine after Biden lifts arms veto

The meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers comes a day after Russia launched another massive attack of drones and missiles against Ukraine.

Europe News

EU's Josep Borrell visits Kyiv to reassure Ukraine of bloc's support

EU High Representative Josep Borrell visited Kyiv in an attempt to reassure Ukraine of the bloc’s continued support in its fight against Russia.

Radio Schuman

Georgia's future is in the EU, says Prime Minister Kobakhidze

Georgians head to the polls on Saturday for parliamentary elections that will shape the country's future direction - whether towards the EU, or Russia's orbit.

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Moldova

Moldova votes yes to join the EU as president claims Moscow meddled

The first batch of preliminary results indicated the referendum on Moldova's EU future was a "no," but a last-minute spike in votes in favour from the eastern European country's diaspora won the referendum by the slimmest of margins.

Europe News

EU countries greenlight €35bn loan for Ukraine using Russia's assets

Under the G7 plan, the windfall profits earned by Russia's frozen assets will be used to gradually repay a multi-billion loan for Ukraine.

Europe News

EU looks to sanction Russia for election interference, disinformation

A new sanctions framework unveiled by the European Council focuses on individuals and entities who "undermine the EU's values, security, and the integrity of its member states".

Economy

How Russia uses Kyrgyzstan to continue doing business with Europe

Euronews Business investigates how Russia is using Kyrgyzstan as a key third-party country to maintain trade relations with a variety of European nations.

Russia

Western sanctions won't make Russians rise against Putin — Inozemtsev

"Everyone thinks just a little more, and that's it; the oligarchs will revolt, and the regime will collapse. Frankly, I can't imagine a greater naiveté," Russian economist Vladislav Inozemtsev told Euronews.

Europe News

Far-right MEPs vote en masse against pro-Ukraine resolution

The statement, the first substantive business of the new European Parliament, received 495 votes in favour and 137 against.

Europe News

Hungary blocks joint EU statement denouncing Russia's media ban

Der Spiegel, Le Monde and RAI are among the outlets blacklisted by Russia.

Europe News

Sweden joins NATO’s exercises as full member for the first time

9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries conducted extensive military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, with Sweden participating as a full NATO member for the first time.

Europe News

EU bypasses Hungary to send €1.4 billion to Ukraine, Borrell says

Western allies have vowed to provide Kyiv with the extraordinary revenues earned from Russia's immobilised assets.

Europe News

EU foreign ministers try to bypass Hungary's veto on Ukraine aid

Brussels will soon collect €1.4 billion from Russia's immobilised assets.

Europe News

EU agrees new sanctions on Russia, targeting LNG for the first time

Belgium, France and Spain are the main entry points for Russian LNG.

Poland

Poland invests €2.2 billion into its border with Russia and Belarus

Poland is investing approximately €2.2 billion to enhance security and deterrence along its border with Russia and Belarus, Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced on Saturday.

Green News

Commission urges nature protection amid fast tracking of green energy

Environmental groups have expressed relief at European Commission guidelines for the acceleration of renewable energy deployment, which stress the need to respect nature protection rules.

Europe News

EU countries kick off talks to ban re-exports of Russian LNG

European Union countries kicked off on Wednesday negotiations on the next round of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets LNG.

Economy

No longer hot air? Will the EU finally sanction Russia's LNG sector?

Such a move could lead to a crack down on the re-export of Russian LNG from EU countries, but is unlikely to address EU imports of it. That could remain a sore point.

Europe News

EU and NATO condemn Russian cyber attacks against Germany and Czechia

The European Union and NATO have denounced Russia for launching cyber attacks against Germany and the Czech Republic.