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Almost three months have passed since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine has managed to hold its own so far also thanks to Western backing, but it has not been able to gain the upper hand against Putin's troops. Commentators are unhappy with Europe's response to the war.

Analysts have slammed European Commission plans to raise €20 billion from the EU’s carbon market stability reserve as a way of financing a €300-billion effort to wean Europe off Russian fossil fuels.

Europe's farming community gave a lukewarm reception to the possibility, suggested by the European Commission, of transferring up to €7.5 billion from the EU’s farming subsidies to the support measures aimed at overcoming dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

MEPs greenlit new rules that will allow Eurojust to safely store and analyse evidence related to war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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MEPs greenlit new rules that will allow Eurojust to safely store and analyse evidence related to war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Press freedom is under pressure in the EU and across the world. Find out how the European Parliament supports the work of journalists.

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Press freedom is under pressure in the EU and across the world. Find out how the European Parliament supports the work of journalists.

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On Thursday, Parliament backed a one-year suspension of EU import duties on all Ukrainian exports, to support the country’s economy.
Committee on International Trade

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On Thursday, Parliament backed a one-year suspension of EU import duties on all Ukrainian exports, to support the country’s economy.
Committee on International Trade

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The draft legislation aims to refill Europe’s strategic gas reserves more quickly, so that households and businesses have enough gas for the next heating season.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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The draft legislation aims to refill Europe’s strategic gas reserves more quickly, so that households and businesses have enough gas for the next heating season.
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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German chancellor Olaf Scholz told the Bundestag on Thursday that his government is ready to discuss the possibility of treaty change or a convention "if required". "That's no taboo. But it is important that we achieve the greatest possible consensus in the process," he also said. Earlier this month, MEPs called for a convention to implement the conclusions of the Conference on the Future of Europe and trigger deep reforms.

Representatives of the frequently targeted energy industry are more concerned about the risk of cyber attacks than before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a new DNV report found. Apprehension also increased regarding insufficient investments and activities of their organisations.