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Poland prepares to accept Ukrainian refugees, with US help

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 06:41
Poland is preparing to receive people from its western neighbour Ukraine who are fleeing their country following Russia’s invasion on Thursday, for which it will receive US help. The US, which deployed its soldiers in Poland under the NATO Enhanced...
Categories: European Union

Inflation, gas supply two major concerns for Spain

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 06:39
The “flagrant violation” of international law by Russia “must not go unpunished”, warned Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday, noting that Russia’s actions and their impact on the Spanish and EU economies are also a major concern for Madrid. The...
Categories: European Union

German Ukraine arm supplies debate reignites as pledged helmets still not delivered

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 06:38
After Russia’s attack on Ukraine, calls to reconsider delivering defensive weapons to Ukraine have emerged in Germany. The government, however, seems unlikely to change tack despite the fact the previously promised assistance still has not been delivered. “I was against...
Categories: European Union

France pitches its carbon farming system as model for EU

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 06:04
As far as French agriculture minister Julien Denormandie is concerned, an EU framework for remunerating carbon farming should be modelled after France’s already existing voluntary scheme.
Categories: European Union

Germany to create strategic coal and gas reserves

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 06:03
As Russia launched its attack on Ukraine, Europeans relived scenes from another time. Germany will now enact laws to ensure strategic energy reserves to cut down on German energy dependence from Russia.
Categories: European Union

With Kyiv under siege, EU leaders pledge to hold the Kremlin accountable

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 06:00
As Russian tanks roll toward Kyiv and with diplomatic options to impact on Moscow waning, the EU leaders made the effort on Thursday night (25 February) to put a brave face and express a message of unity.
Categories: European Union

European Parliament VP Šimečka: Doors for Ukraine’s EU accession must remain open 

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 06:00
As Russian President Vladimir Putin decided to destroy the current security order in Europe, solidarity and unity remain our most potent weapons, but we cannot leave Ukraine to Russia and shut the doors for its EU accession, said Vice-President of European Parliament, Michal Šimečka
Categories: European Union

Germany boosts decarbonisation of amateur football

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 05:57
As Germany is preparing to host the 2024 UEFA European championship, several ministries have banded together to support climate-friendly projects in amateur football.
Categories: European Union

Eurochambres: Trade, investment, and Africa are key to Europe’s future

Fri, 25/02/2022 - 05:08
International trade from the European Union and developing a solid partnership with Africa are key parts of Europe's future, according to the President of Eurochambres and former Minister of Finance of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden.
Categories: European Union

Brits lost citizens’ rights after Brexit, EU court says

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 20:55
British nationals who enjoyed the benefits of EU citizenship, including the right to vote and stand in elections, lost those rights following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, a senior official at the European Court of Justice has said.
Categories: European Union

Ukraine stands first in Russia’s war against Europe

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 20:45
Russia and Belarus have committed international war crimes in the invasion of Ukraine, and if the country falls then the future of Europe is at risk, writes Roman Rukomeda.
Categories: European Union

Russian invasion: How did we get here? And what are the next steps for the EU?

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 17:33
This week, our Beyond the Byline podcast focuses on the Russian invasion in Ukraine. How did we get to the invasion?
Categories: European Union

Novavax starts delivering COVID vaccines to EU

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 17:10
US biotech firm Novavax started shipping their Novaxovid COVID-19 vaccines to EU member states on Wednesday (23 February). The first protein-based vaccine available in Europe is expected to raise vaccination rates, but its efficiency against omicron is yet to be determined.
Categories: European Union

Tweets of the Week: Ukraine Invasion

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 17:00
Welcome to #EUTweets of the Week, coming to you a day early for… obvious reasons.
Categories: European Union

The Brief – Why diplomacy with Putin failed

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 16:49
The two recent televised speeches of Russian President Vladimir Putin provide insight that may explain why attempts at diplomacy by Western leaders have failed.
Categories: European Union

Draft EUCO conclusions

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 16:48
Draft European Council conclusions on Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine   The European Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation’s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine. By its illegal military actions, Russia is...
Categories: European Union

Next steps: EU likely to target Russia’s financial sector, ban technology exports

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 16:45
**Adds more details on second sanctions package  The EU is expected to give political approval to the second package of sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine later on Thursday (24 February), which could include a range of far-reaching measures. However,...
Categories: European Union

EU ‘hybrid power’ to face the Russian threat

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 16:32
President Vladimir Putin’s actions of military aggression may be giving European unity and the transatlantic alliance a new lease of life. But it comes at the expense of Ukraine and its people and a potentially high economic and political cost for the EU, writes Ricardo Borges de Castro.
Categories: European Union

French candidates condemn Russia as Macron speaks of European ‘unity’

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 16:32
French politicians, including all candidates in the presidential race, unanimously condemned Russia's military strike against Ukraine on Thursday (24 February). President Emmanuel Macron said that Europe will respond "in unity" to Russia’s “act of war”. EURACTIV France reports.
Categories: European Union

Scientist: EU focus on recycled plastics raises food safety concerns

Thu, 24/02/2022 - 15:55
The European Commission is working on a revision of the regulation on recycled plastics for food packaging, which according to Jane Muncke, raises concerns about food safety.
Categories: European Union

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