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The EU sanctions Russia's defence minister and Putin's chief of staff

The latest raft of EU sanctions hits Putin's closest circle, including several army generals, a spokesperson and the editor-in-chief of the RT channel.

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More people in need of charity in Europe since COVID-19, NGO says

International charity Caritas calls on European policymakers to put people first and tackle social inequality in Europe.

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Why is energy poverty rising so sharply in the EU?

Energy poverty is a growing problem in Europe – with single parents with dependent children especially at risk.

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Ukraine begins state of emergency as rebels 'ask Russia for help'

The 30-day measure allows authorities to impose restrictions on movement, block rallies and ban political parties and organisations “in the interests of national security and public order”.

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EU sanctions 351 Russian lawmakers who voted to recognise Donbas

The fresh package of sanctions also limits Russia's access to the EU capital and financial markets.

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Relationship reboot: EU-AU summit ends on positive note despite vaccine difference

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In this episode of Focus, Euronews' Bryan Carter takes a look at what came out of the EU-AU summit as it draws to a close in Brussels.

World

Europe and Africa 'redesigning relationship based on mutual trust'

The European Union and the African Union are renewing their partnership to set a common vision for 2030. Euronews and Africanews talk to European Council President, Charles Michel and Chairperson of the African Union & President of Senegal, Macky Sall.

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EU resists calls for IP waivers but agrees to transfer mRNA technology

The European Commission, Germany, France and Belgium will invest €40 million to help six African countries produce mRNA vaccines at scale.

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African leaders are pressing the EU to help them in the fight against Covid-19

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The summit between the European Union and the African Union, October 17 and 18 meant two days of intense discussions in order to strengthened the partnership between both organisations in several areas. But major differences remain when it comes to tackling one of the world’s most pressing issues.

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Europe's week: Ukraine and Africa summit take centre stage

Brussels hosted the first EU-African Union summit since 2017.

Focus

DRC and the French development agency sign a national digital infrastructure development agreement

In partnership with RDC - Ministère des Finances

Summits are often diplomatic marathons. But aside from all the roundtables, social events, photo ops and bilateral meetings, leaders can also meet with other partners in order to implement concrete projects.

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Tax reform boost for Africa's digital transformation

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An estimated 25% of the African population has access to the internet. Digital transformation is a priority for several countries - and OECD tax reforms could help.

World

European Parliament president promises solidarity with Ukraine

Roberta Metsola told Euronews that “dictators” would not divide the continent, calling for unity in face of attempts to destabilise the European Union.

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Euroviews. ‘Debt on top of debt’: How the EU is destroying Africa and the planet

Exclusive | At this rate, climate change is turning Africa from ‘intolerable’ to ‘uninhabitable’ writes Vanessa Nakate.

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EU and African leaders meet in Brussels to reset relations

The European Union and the African Union are coming together in a two-day summit to tackle vaccination, climate change, migration and development.

Focus

EU-AU summit: calls grow for stronger partnership to tackle global challenges

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In this episode of Focus, Euronews' Byran Carter previews the forthcoming AU-EU summit in Brussels, highlighting the likely topics up for discussion.

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Watch: EU not 'missing in action' over Ukraine, Borrell tells MEPs

He hailed the diplomatic efforts of France and Germany, whose leaders both travelled to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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EU's exercise in democratic accountability weeks away from conclusion

The Conference on the Future of Europe asks citizens from across the continent what the bloc's priorities should be.

World News

EU data protection watchdog calls for ban on Pegasus spyware

The Israeli-owned software was used to hack journalists, activists and politicians in a number of European countries.