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EU countries agree to cap Russian oil at $60 per barrel

EU ambassadors spent the last few days debating the level of the price cap, which will have implications across global markets.

Earth News

Euroviews. View: Transport is a huge blindspot in the EU’s energy crisis response

As the bloc’s Russian oil embargo looms, a Greenpeace campaigner writes it’s time to overhaul our 'oil-guzzling' transport systems.

World

Does Europe's long-term peace and security depend on enlargement?

"I think if there is one positive outcome of this war if there is any, is that it is a very clear reinforcement of the need to enlarge the European Union." Olivér Várhelyi, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement with an in-depth discussion.

Kosovo

EU-Kosovo visa proposal is 'a political one', say experts

Under draft laws, Kosovar citizens could soon travel to the EU without a visa for a period of stay of 90 days over a six-month period

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Ukraine

The EU wants a court to probe Russian war crime claims. Will it work?

The creation of a special tribunal able to charge the Russian leadership with the crime of aggression -- the invasion of Ukraine -- will show Kyiv that Moscow can be held accountable for violating its sovereignty.

Moments

Rail strikes in the UK and EU: Are you entitled to compensation?

Rail strikes have already been announced in the UK for this December and January next year.

Europe News

'Make Russia pay': EU moves ahead with confiscation of frozen assets

The proceeds from the confiscation will be used to finance the costly reconstruction of Ukraine.

Moments

Do Brits need to reapply for residency in the EU post-Brexit?

A UK national in Denmark is facing deportation after failing to apply for his residence permit on time.

Europe News

EU to discuss granting visa permits to Kosovo passport holders

Brussels is moving a step closer to granting visa-free access to Kosovo passport holders by 2024.

Europe News

EU talks to cap Russian oil prices hit impasse as key deadline nears

The latest proposal to cap Russian crude at $62 per barrel was deemed too high by Poland and the Baltic states.

Europe News

Circumventing sanctions to become an 'EU crime'

EU countries made the unanimous decision on Monday.

Economy

What is a recession? Is Europe already in one? It's not easy to tell

Russia's war in Ukraine and the global energy crisis have drastically worsened Europe's economic outlook.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels my love? Hungary's EU funds and 70 years of Parliament

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

Earth News

SHEIN’s clothes contain ‘hazardous chemicals,’ Greenpeace claim

Environmental campaign group Greenpeace have accused fashion giant SHIEN of breaching EU chemical laws.

World

'State-terrorists': MEPs react after EU Parliament blacklists Russia

'State-terrorists': MEPs react after EU parliament blacklists Russia

Europe News

EU nations say actions needed against US subsidies but options limited

The main issue for Europe is to make sure it doesn't enter into a trade war with the US which could splinter western unity in the face of Russia's illegal war on Ukraine but officials fear an exodus of European companies.

Belgium

Emergency EU Council convened over refugee concerns

There is a growing concern in the bloc following a recent diplomatic row between France and Italy over the Ocean Viking ship, as well as the arrival of 450 migrants on the Greek island of Crete.

Europe News

European cities to send generators to help Ukraine this winter

"This Parliament has shown remarkable solidarity with Ukraine on the humanitarian, military and financial fronts. Now they need practical support to overcome the winter," European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said.

Europe News

Brussels ends 15 years of special rule-of-law surveillance on Romania

The European Commission concluded Romania had made enough progress on anti-corruption legislation and judicial reforms.

World News

Serbia and Kosovo fail to reach deal on licence plates dispute

The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell, accused Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti of showing "unconstructive behaviour,” in particular, Kosovo, during emergency talks in Brussels over the car registration crisis.

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