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EU brushes off results of Hungary’s national consultation on Russia sanctions

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 15:45
The European Commission on Monday (16 January) dismissed the results of Hungary's controversial government consultation on EU sanctions against Russia, which were released over the weekend.
Categories: European Union

Russian strike on Dnipro a ‘war crime’: Swedish EU presidency

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 14:50
Russia's weekend strike on a residential block in Dnipro, which killed at least 40 people, constitutes a "war crime", EU presidency holder Sweden said on Monday (16 January).
Categories: European Union

Europe cannot sleepwalk into another crisis

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 13:59
Russia’s success in selling a façade of reliability as an energy partner to Europe played a substantial role in the EU’s economic hardships that followed the Kremlin’s decision to invade Ukraine - the continent must prepare contingencies for further crises, such as a conflict between China and Taiwan, writes Patrik Szicherle.
Categories: European Union

Germany’s second LNG terminal open for business

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 11:37
A private business venture has begun operating its floating terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help replace Russian gas in East Germany and make a tidy profit.
Categories: European Union

45% renewables target ‘is ambitious but feasible’, says EU climate chief

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:27
The European Commission defended its proposal to source 45% of the EU’s energy from renewable sources by 2030 as EU countries look to lower ambition, EU climate chief Frans Timmermans told EURACTIV in an exclusive interview.
Categories: European Union

Agrifood Podcast: 2023 foretaste, struggling restaurants & end of livestock

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 10:10
This week, EURACTIV’s agrifood team brings you a sneak peek of what 2023 has in store when it comes to the EU agri-food agenda. In our weekly focuses, EURACTIV France’s reporter Hugo Struna spoke to Stephan Malchow, chef of the...
Categories: European Union

EU climate chief defends oil CEO’s appointment as COP28 boss

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 08:10
Even though Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is the CEO of the UAE’s national oil company, he is “extremely well placed to lead us into a successful COP” because of his involvement in renewable energies, EU climate chief Frans Timmermans told EURACTIV.
Categories: European Union

Gunmen shoot dead ‘fearless’ Afghan woman ex-lawmaker

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:38
Gunmen shot dead an Afghan former lawmaker and one of her bodyguards in the capital Kabul in a night-time attack at her home, police said on Sunday (15 January).
Categories: European Union

In Davos, activists warn against climate inaction and greenwashing

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:33
As oil and gas executives rub shoulders with government leaders in Davos this week, activists have raised concerns about the risk of greenwashing and further delays in climate action.
Categories: European Union

Germany under fire for push to revamp EU-subsidy rules

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:31
In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Slovenia planning to spend millions to support Ljubljana air routes, Austrian Commissioner expects a lifting of the Schengen veto in the near future, and so much more.
Categories: European Union

Latin American cocaine cartels bring violence to Europe

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:25
Getting cocaine in many of Europe's big cities is now as easy as ordering a pizza: twenty or so minutes after you place your order by WhatsApp or Signal, a dealer can be at your door.
Categories: European Union

Germany under fire for push to revamp EU-subsidy rules

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:12
The German push to allow EU countries to subsidise their industries more extensively has been met with opposition from experts and member states, who fear that the move could give Germany a competitive advantage, concerns which Berlin has so far...
Categories: European Union

Top US lawmaker objects to potential F-16 sale to Turkey

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:11
The Biden administration has told Congress it is preparing the potential $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday (13 January), sparking an immediate objection from a senior US lawmaker.
Categories: European Union

Albania rocked by large earthquake, no casualties reported

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:03
Albania was hit by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on Sunday evening, 10km from the town of Klos and 46 km from the capital of Tirana, leaving residents shocked as memories linger from the deadly 2019 quake that claimed 51 lives....
Categories: European Union

Cracking the covert app that exposed Europe’s drug gangs

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 07:01
From torture and murder in the Netherlands and Serbia to an unprecedented web of corruption in Belgium, the Sky ECC investigation has shone a light into some of Europe's darkest corners.
Categories: European Union

Kosovo PM commemorates Racak massacre, condemns Serbian denials

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:56
On the 24th anniversary of the massacre of Racak committed by Serbian forces against Kosovo Albanians in 1999, Prime Minister Albin Kurti called out Serbian President Aleksander Vucic’s previous denial of the event. The Racak massacre saw the death of...
Categories: European Union

Dodik one of Bosnia’s main obstacles on EU path, says MEP

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:54
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik will continue to thwart reforms necessary for progress towards EU accession and the bloc should find a way to diminish his influence, which largely relies on his ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, said social...
Categories: European Union

Slovenia to spend millions supporting Ljubljana air routes

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:52
An estimated €5.6 million per year will be allocated in subsidies for airlines to launch new routes to the capital Ljubljana and increase frequencies on existing services pending approval by the European Commission, according to a bill adopted by the...
Categories: European Union

Hungarian oil giant MOL to sue Slovak government for windfall tax

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:45
MOL and its Slovak subsidiary Slovnaft are working on a lawsuit against the government for the new windfall tax, which was approved by the National Council in December which aims to raise funds to help with expensive energy for more...
Categories: European Union

Former Czech PM uses fear of war tactic in presidential elections campaign

Mon, 01/16/2023 - 06:44
The presidential elections campaign is being shaped by the fear of war, with experts noting that former prime minister Andrej Babiš is presenting ex-chairman of the NATO Military Committee Petr Pavel as a warmonger and promising he does not want...
Categories: European Union

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