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EU to phase out new combustion engine cars by 2035

The deal represents the first made under the EU's flagship Fit for 55 package to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. But Greenpeace EU lambasted the 2035 deadline as too late and said that it falls short of the bloc's climate commitment.

Europe Decoded

When will the EU end seasonal clock changes? Only time will tell.

Time in Europe is political and ending the twice-yearly practice will require a lot of political decisions.

Travel News

Serbia tightens visa rules after pressure from EU

The Balkan country previously had generous entry rules but as it looks to join the EU it is now introducing new visa requirements.

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The EU and North Macedonia sign migration agreement

The European Union and North Macedonia have signed an agreement on border management cooperation. The accord involves the EU’s frontier agency, Frontex.

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New pollution plans must bring EU in line with WHO air quality rules

The European Commission laid out proposals for stricter air quality rules

Green News

EU plans to crack down on toxic air pollution with tougher rules

New rules on air quality are set to bring the EU closer to the latest WHO recommendations.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU is committed to Bosnia’s sovereignty, bloc's diplomat says

Deputy Head of the EU mission to Bosnia Aurelie Valtat made the comment as thousands of troops from 20 different countries take part in drills.

Europe News

EU countries still split by 'different views' on gas price cap

EU countries want to make sure a gas price cap would not threaten the security of supplies or lead to an increase in gas consumption.

Europe News

Pharma companies demand longer patents to invest in new antibiotics

The European Commission will propose an update of its pharmaceutical legislation by the end of this year.

Green News

EU countries seek common stance on climate compensation ahead of COP27

Developing countries say COP27 must establish a fund to support countries struck by climate impacts.

Europe Decoded

What's keeping Bulgaria and Romania out of Schengen?

Both the European Commission and the European Parliament have said the countries are ready to join the passport-free area.

My Europe Series

What happened in Europe this week?

Here are the top stories from around Europe this week.

Europe News

EU to provide Ukraine with €18 billion in financial aid for 2023

So far this year, the EU has disbursed €4.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to help Ukraine cover its most basic budgetary needs.

United Kingdom

How did Europe react to Liz Truss' resignation as UK PM?

She lasted just 45 days in office.

Europe News

EU leaders make progress on 'roadmap' to address energy crisis

EU countries agreed to continue working on voluntary joint purchases of gas and a new price benchmark by 2023 among other measures.

Europe News

Polish MEP to Berlusconi: 'Send the vodka back'

A European lawmaker urged Silvio Berlusconi to send vodka back to Putin after the former Italian PM appeared to say in a leaked recording that he'd received a gift from the Russian president for his birthday.

Europe News

Borrell apologises for controversial metaphor but defends speech

The EU's foreign policy chief has faced days of increasing backlash over his controversial remarks on geopolitics.

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EU proposes joint gas purchasing and 'dynamic' cap to curb prices

The new emergency measures also include joint purchases of gas and automatic solidarity rules to cope with potential shortages.

Culture news

Euroviews. Black History Month: why isn't it celebrated more across Europe?

October is officially Black History Month in the UK and Ireland. It's also celebrated in other European countries, but why is the concept not more widely recognised?

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Eleven EU countries call for boost in climate diplomacy

The group of EU countries said that global climate is "falling short" and that accelerating the protection of the climate would also contribute "to global peace and international security."