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Ukraine war: EU, G7 back $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil

The $60 (€56.9) price cap on Russian oil per barrel, also adopted by G7 countries and Australia, is seen as a key step as Western sanctions aim to starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.

Serbia

Serbia’s president won’t attend EU-west Balkans summit

Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vučić is boycotting a EU-West Balkans summit and admits tensions with Kosovo.

Tech News

Just '6 people' showed up to a party for the EU’s €387,000 metaverse

The EU celebrated the launch of its metaverse platform this week with a virtual party. Only six people showed up.

Europe News

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of blocking funds for 'political reasons'

The European Commission recommended on Wednesday the freezing of billions of euros in EU funds intended for Hungary.

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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

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.

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