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EU gas supplies on 'safe side' for winter even if Russia cuts tap

Russia supplies about 40% of the EU's gas.

Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: First US troops land in Poland as Xi backs Putin

Here are things to know about the international tensions surrounding Ukraine.

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Russia will face massive costs if it attacks Ukraine, warns EU chief

Von der Leyen issued the warning during an interview with Euronews.

Belgium

Von der Leyen text messages to Pfizer CEO 'should be released'

Critics say the European Commission has become less transparent, less accountable and "unhinged" from European democracy.

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'Addio amico mio': European leaders pay tribute to David Sassoli

Colleagues of the European Parliament President honour his legacy and praise him as a "committed" and "passionate" politician following his death aged 65.

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'Massive consequences': EU leaders warn Russia not to invade Ukraine

"Any further military aggression against Ukraine will have massive consequences and severe cost in response," EU leaders said in a statement following a summit in Brussels.

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EU plans to raise €300bn to counter China's infrastructure spending

Brussels has presented a "true alternative" project to rival Beijing's massive Road and Belt Initiative.

Belarus

Belarus: Lukashenko threatens to cut gas supplies over EU sanctions

Belarus' autocratic leader has suggested he may halt gas supplies from Russia to Europe via its territory.

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EU Parliament sues Commission over failure to act on rule of law

The European Parliament wants the Commission to activate a new budgetary mechanism to freeze EU funds to countries suspected of breaching EU law.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Poland in spotlight over EU rule of law

Here's a look at this week's top stories in Brussels.

World News

Europe's energy crisis: EU 'too reliant on gas', says von der Leyen

The European Commission President said that a speedy transition to clean energy would make the EU less reliant on natural gas imports.

World News

EU has exported over 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines, says von der Leyen

The 27-member EU is the largest exporter of coronavirus vaccines, the European Commission President told reporters

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Energy security dominates EU-Ukraine summit as prices surge

The annual summit between Brussels and Kyiv was held in the Ukrainian capital on Tuesday.

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MEPs call for investigation into EU energy market manipulation

The European Parliament held a debate on Wednesday to discuss rising energy bills.

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EU commits €9 billion to Western Balkans but divisions persist

EU leaders met in Slovenia to reaffirm their intention to welcome the six Western Balkan countries but failed to deliver major political breakthroughs.

Tech News

How Europe is preparing for a blockchain future

Blockchain and cryptos often go together, but the ledger technology can be used to build trust between governments too.

Tech News

Euroviews. Angela Merkel's complicated legacy for Germany's working women

Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's labour policies during her tenure are behind what young women in Germany now expect.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: State of the EU speech and new rules for non-EU workers

The European Commission President gave her annual State of the European Union speech to MEPs in Strasbourg this week.

Europe News

VDL pitches European Chips Act to boost the EU's tech self-reliance

Some might say Brussels is pitching the European Chips Act in a bid to Ketchup up with the rest of the world.

World News

Euroviews. VDL's State of the Union speech was a big missed opportunity | View

In her hour-long speech, the Commission President failed to address the most immediate concerns of EU citizens and companies, argues law professor Alberto Alemanno.