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'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.

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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.

Europe News

EU's drive towards electric cars faces difficult road ahead

Cars using internal combustion engines will no longer be sold in Europe after 2035.

Europe News

COP27: EU left 'disappointed' by lack of ambition in final deal

A call to phase down all fossil fuels, including gas and oil, was blocked by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other big emitters.

Europe News

Brussels unveils measures to curb migration via Central Mediterranean

Brussels has set out an action plan to tackle irregular arrivals via Central Mediterranean.

United Kingdom

'I believe in Brexit': PM Sunak rejects 'any alignment with EU laws'

The UK prime minister batted away calls from business leaders for looser immigration rules and closer EU ties to overcome labour shortages and trade barriers.

Europe News

Serbia and Kosovo fail to reach license plate deal at Brussels meeting

The proposal the EU put forward was accepted by Serbia but rejected by Kosovo, High Representative Josep Borrell said.

Brussels, My Love?

Watch: MEPs debate EU response to Ukraine fatigue and Iran protests

Brussels, my love? is a new talk show on Euronews hosted by EU affairs correspondent Méabh Mc Mahon.

Europe News

EU seeks to be competitive in the race for rare earth metals

Countries are racing to get rare earth metals and other critical minerals, some of which are necessary for the climate transition.

Europe News

Brussels just got a Hungarian think tank. Here's why it matters.

Critics say the think tank has been set up to push the Hungarian prime minister's vision of Europe.

United Kingdom

Hunt admits Brexit trade barriers but rejects rejoining single market

The UK finance minister acknowledged "trade barriers that exist between us and the EU" but insisted most can be removed over time outside the single market.

Earth News

EU proposes loss and damage fund in possible COP27 breakthrough

The climate compensation issue has been one of the thorniest issues at the conference, with wealthy nations holding out against the demand.

Europe News

Polish abortion ban victim's family says 'nobody cared about her life'

Thousands took to the streets to protest the victim of Poland's near-total abortion ban, which was approved in October 2020.

Food and Drink

British cheesemaker sells company to overcome Brexit barriers

British cheesemaker Simon Spurrell had to sell his business to a larger company in order to regain access to EU customers after Brexit left him with an estimated £600,000 black hole in lost EU sales.

World News

Living in newly liberated Kherson

As soldiers do their best to clear away Russian booby traps, humanitarian supplies, including medicines, are at last reaching the people of Kherson just as winter comes,.

Europe News

EU sends shelters, generators to Ukraine as winter settles in

Temporary shelters and generators are being sent to Ukraine ahead of winter but much more is needed, the European Commission said.