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25.03 / 23:33

Energy reform EU leaders rebuff Spain's pleas for market reform to curb electricity prices

Once again, EU leaders have dismissed Spain's impassioned pleas for market reform to curb the dramatic rise of electricity prices across the continent.

25.03 / 12:35

European Union US, EU announce partnership to reduce European reliance on Russian energy

The US and EU announced a partnership to reduce Europe's dependence on Russian energy that will increase shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe by 15 billion cubic metres this year.

24.03 / 16:23

Europe Environment European Union POW regulatory Green ‘light:’ The EU’s approach to crypto balances eco-values with regulatory relevance

Last week, Bitcoin (BTC) dodged a regulatory bullet in the European Union when proposed cryptocurrency legislation was altered to not include a ban on proof-of-work- (PoW)-based crypto assets. Policymakers had raised a number of concerns about the relative anonymity of crypto transactions and their environmental impact. Some experts including Tim Frost, founder and CEO of Yield App, believe that the “climate change” angle reflects a hidden attempt to ban Bitcoin. But, why?

11.03 / 21:19

European Union News Brussels says it will ban the export of EU luxury goods to Russia

The European Union will ban the export of its luxury goods to Russia in order to deal "a blow to the Russian elite", as part of new sanctions decided with G7 countries, says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

09.03 / 00:19

Women women's rights EU plans to introduce same laws on violence against women across all member states

The European Commission has unveiled plans to harmonise the criminalisation of violence against women across the 27-nation bloc.

08.03 / 08:57

Technology European Union EU is seeking alternatives to break free from Russian fossil fuels amid soaring prices

Brussels will unveil new plans on Tuesday to ditch Russian fossil fuels to achieve greater energy independence following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

27.02 / 09:51

business Adoption European Commission Bitcoin network Cross-border EU Commission to remove Russian banks from SWIFT cross-border network

The European Commission announced to remove a number of Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) messaging system, aimed at hindering Russia’s capacity to carry out cross-border payments.

27.02 / 08:47

Kyiv Live: Russia targets Ukrainian fuel facilities in new attacks

Russia forces targeted air fields and fuel facilities as attacks continued in Ukraine overnight.

27.02 / 02:13

Blockchain Kyiv European Commission International Ukraine war: Russian banks to be cut off from SWIFT international payments system, says EU chief

Russian banks will be removed from the SWIFT international payments system, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

26.02 / 17:45

Kyiv Refugees Ukraine war: Let us rapidly join EU and cut Russia from SWIFT, says Ukrainian president Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed for Ukraine's urgent ascension to the European Union and Russia to be cut from the SWIFT international electronic bank payment system amid the ongoing invasion.

24.02 / 14:15

Action U.S., Allies Poised to Hit Russia With Broad Sanctions for Ukraine Invasion

The U.S. and its allies are poised to unveil further, sweeping sanctions against Russia after Moscow launched what President Biden called “an unprovoked and unjustified attack” on Ukraine, hoping a fresh tranche of penalties will punish Russia and persuade it to ratchet down hostilities.

24.02 / 11:41

business Culture Von der Leyen condemns 'barbaric' invasion of Ukraine, vows to cripple Russia's economy

The European Union will impose a "massive and targeted" raft of sanctions on Russia that will block access to "key technologies" and cripple the country's ability to finance the Ukraine invasion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said.

22.02 / 01:13

Fire EU and US promise more sanctions against Russia as Putin recognises breakaway republics in Ukraine

The European Union’s top officials said the bloc will impose more sanctions against those involved in Russia’s recognition of two separatist regions of eastern Ukraine amid fears of a potential Russian invasion of the country.

16.02 / 23:27

Africa Tourism Crisis in Ukraine Financial EU financial institutions pledge €30 billion for Africa on eve of summit

European banks and financial institutions have pledged €30 billion in investment for countries in sub-Saharan Africa on the eve of the European Union-African Union summit in Brussels.

16.02 / 17:31

Technology European Union safe EU gas supplies on 'safe side' for winter even if Russia cuts tap further, von der Leyen tells MEPs

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that gas supplies to the bloc are on the "safe side" for the remainder of the winter even if Russia further squeezes out deliveries.

05.02 / 14:03

London Ukraine crisis: Xi backs Putin as von der Leyen pledges 'robust' sanctions

High-stakes diplomacy continues in a bid to avert a war in Eastern Europe as the Russian military build-up on its border with Ukraine continues to pose a threat.

04.02 / 20:01

European Union Winter Olympics Costs Russia will face massive costs if it attacks Ukraine, warns EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

Russia will face "severe consequences" and "massive costs" if there is any military aggression against Ukraine, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned in an interview with Euronews.

29.01 / 01:11

Art European Union Von der Leyen text messages to Pfizer CEO 'should be released', says EU ombudsman

The European Union ombudsman on Friday found the bloc's executive arm responsible for “maladministration" after it did not provide access to text messages between its president and the CEO of pharmaceutical company Pfizer relating to coronavirus vaccine purchases.

19.01 / 14:03

Art Watch live: Macron to kick off French EU presidency with speech to MEPs in Strasbourg

Emmanuel Macron is outlining his priorities for Europe in a speech to EU lawmakers on Wednesday to launch the French presidency of the bloc.

10.12 / 18:07

Technology Photography Olaf Scholz: Germany's new chancellor makes first official trip to Brussels

Olaf Scholz is making his first visit to Brussels as German chancellor.

03.12 / 16:13

COVID in Europe: Are countries moving towards mandatory vaccination?

As COVID-19 cases surge in Europe there's been more focus on convincing the unvaccinated to get the jab.

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