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Hungary's mail-in poll on Russia sanctions dismissed by Brussels

A spokesperson for the Commission noted "the very low participation of the consulted citizens".

Earth News

EU puts ‘greenwashing’ companies on notice with draft law

A draft legal proposal by the European Commission aims to clamp down on companies falsely promoting their products as "climate neutral" or "containing recycled materials".

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU Parliament corruption scandal and COVID-19

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics.

Earth News

Coal phaseout: Bulgaria votes to backtrack on EU green commitments

Bulgaria's lawmakers have agreed to backtrack on plans for an early phase-out of coal-fired power plants amid demonstrations.

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World News

Sweden promises to uphold fundamental European values as it takes over EU Presidency

Sweden has taken over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, for the third time since joining the bloc. The first major meeting will take place on Friday.

World News

Hungary will vote against Kosovo's EU membership bid

Hungary has renewed its support for Serbia in its strategy to obstruct Kosovo's EU membership bid, as well as with the UN and the Council of Europe.

Earth News

Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements discovered in Sweden

A Swedish mining company has discovered the largest deposit of rare earth elements, crucial to building electric vehicles. Swedish state-owned LKAB says the deposit can supply a "substantial part of Europe's needs", reducing its dependence on China.

Economy

Nearly half of Europeans say their standards of living have declined

The latest Eurobarometer reflects growing pessimism across the EU as the cost-of-living crisis begins to bite.

Belgium

NATO-EU infrastructure security agreement signed

A joint taskforce will pool NATO and EU expertise to give additional protection to critical infrastructure.

Europe News

Russia is losing €160 million per day due to Western sanctions on oil

A new report gives a clearer picture of the double impact inflicted on Russia by the EU's oil embargo and the G7's price cap.

Europe News

Qatargate: 'No evidence' against MEP Eva Kaili, her lawyer says

The Greek European parliamentarian maintains she is not guilty of accepting bribes from Qatar.

Europe News

EU leaders and NATO sign a third Joint Declaration

A third Joint Declaration has been signed by EU leaders and NATO deepening cooperation on security and defence in Europe

Europe News

Air taxi manufacturer aims for Paris 2024 Olympics lift off

Next generation drones could also be used on a wider-scale to transport medical products, as well as for personal deliveries.

Europe Decoded

Europe’s leaders are younger and less experienced. Does it matter?

Today, the average age of a European head of government is 53. In the 1980s, it was over 65.

Earth News

Loss and damage: Nearly €8bn pledged for Pakistan flood recovery

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the decision made in Sharm el Sheikh in November must be implemented.

Climate

What are nurdles and how are they devastating the environment?

In the EU, 23 billion plastic nurdles enter our environment every day.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The EU in 2023 and Sweden's Council presidency

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics as panellists discuss what's in store for the EU in 2023.

China

WHO concerned about 'risk to life' in China amid COVID surge

The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.

World News

Meta fined €390m in EU privacy case

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has been fined €390m for privacy law breaches in the EU. It plans to appeal. Two cases were brought against it after the introduction of the EU's GDPR laws.

Europe Decoded

EU countries are split on how to deal with sex work

Belgium became the first European country to decriminalise sex work in 2022. Now MEPs are debating what the rules should be at the EU level.

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