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Von der Leyen opens the door for EU cap on gas prices but with caveats

The European Commission president proposed a cap on market transactions and another on gas used for electricity generation.

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EU infrastructure a 'target' for first time, says von der Leyen

The European Commission chief also called on the 27 countries to "make best use of our satellite surveillance capacity" to identify and deter threats.

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EU proposes fresh sanctions on Russia after 'sham referendums'

Under the new package, EU citizens will be barred from serving on the boards of Russian-state companies.

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Nord Stream leaks: EU suspects 'sabotage' and 'deliberate acts'

Ursula von der Leyen said any "deliberate disruption" of the EU's energy systems will lead to the "strongest possible response."

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Italy: EU can work with democracies but has 'tools' if difficult - VDL

The European Commission president said she was willing to work with any "democratic government."

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EU to prepare new sanctions against Russia following Putin's speech

The European Commission president said the penalties will focus on "civilian technology as Russia moves to a full war economy."

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Europe's week: SOTU takes centre stage and media freedom law proposed

Ursula von der Leyen gave her annual address to MEPs on Wednesday, with her remarks focusing on the war in Ukraine, anti-Russian sanctions, and the economic fallout from Russia's aggression.

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Reconstruction work begins as Russian forces exit Kharkiv region

Ukrainian authorities are working to restore infrastructure in areas of the Kharkiv region that were destroyed under Russian occupation.

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Von der Leyen visits Kyiv to discuss bringing Ukraine closer to EU

It's her third visit to Ukraine's capital since Russia invaded in February.

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State of the Union: von der Leyen's hour long speech in a word cloud

What were the words used most frequently in Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union speech?

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EU energy plans to raise €140B to protect households - von der Leyen

The Commission chief told Euronews that the EU's energy crisis plans will help member states to protect citizens.

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State of the EU: Six takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

The European Commission president spoke about the Ukraine war, energy reform, fight against corruption and the reform of common fiscal rules.

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What do Europeans think about the state of the EU?

From concerns about the energy crisis to a sense that the war has united the EU, here is what Europeans say about the state of the union.

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Watch back: Von der Leyen delivers annual state of EU speech

The war in Ukraine and soaring energy prices featured heavily in the Commission President's speech.

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What has the Commission done since the last State of the Union speech?

The war in Ukraine has derailed the plans the Commission chief outlined in her last address.

Europe Decoded

State of the Union: What's the story behind the EU's keynote speech?

Delivered by the president of the European Commission, the EU's State of the Union speech marks the official start of the new legislative year.

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Von der Leyen unveils five proposals to curb rising energy prices

The European Commission's president proposed a price cap on Russian pipeline gas and a plan to save electricity during peak hours.

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'It took so long': Leaders criticise late EU action on energy crisis

Market intervention "should have been done earlier, and it's a shame that it took so long," said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

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Von der Leyen calls for 'emergency intervention' in electricity market

Amid record-breaking gas prices, the European Commission president said the current market rules are no longer "fit for purpose".

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North Macedonia: VDL urges MPs to back compromise for EU accession

The president of the European Commission told lawmakers in Skopje that accession negotiations could start "as soon as next week" if they approve the French proposal.