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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What do MEPs think of von der Leyen's State of the Union speech?

Euronews speaks with Members of the European Parliament to see how they feel about the many proposals and priorities that von der Leyen outlined during her annual speech.

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What are the key takeaways from Wednesday's State of the EU speech?

The fights against COVID-19 and climate change as well as migration, respect for rule of law and a European defence policy are the main issues Brussels will wrestle with in the coming months.

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State of the Union: Did von der Leyen deliver on last year's promises?

Euronews looks at what progress has been made on promises from last year's State of the Union speech

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Europe's week: VDL set for annual speech amid MEPs' Strasbourg return

MEPs will return to Strasbourg next week where the European Commission president will give her annual State of the European Union speech.

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Brussels must stand up to Poland and Hungary on rule of law, says MEP

Dutch liberal MEP Sophie in 't Veld told Euronews that action needs to be taken against Hungary and Poland before it is too late.

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Ursula von der Leyen says it is a 'moral duty' to help Afghans

“This resettlement of vulnerable people is of utmost importance,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. “It is our moral duty.”

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Euroviews. VDL must act now to rescue Afghans working with EU missions | View

"At this very moment, the Taliban are walking from door to door in Kabul. The local personnel of the EU missions are in imminent danger in these hours."