Western public has 'moral' duty to Ukraine, Nato chief says
Rising energy and food prices shouldn't stop the Western public from supporting Ukraine, Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said at the alliance's summit in Madrid.
Kiwis are my slavery — the hellish life of a Sikh labourer in Italy
Thousands of Asian workers are picking fruit in slave-like conditions under Italy's agro-mafia "masters", who send the produce all over Europe.
Opinion
Why EU's increased militarisation should worry us all
While the EU has made a quantum leap in its foreign and security policy, unless it reconsiders its more muscular approach it risks an arms race towards total militarisation.
News in Brief
- EU engine ban splits Germany's coalition
- Over five million Ukrainian IDPs return home
- 37 dead from Melilla stampede, says NGO
- Norway police call for Pride cancellation 'until further notice'
- EU watchdog concern over Europol extended mandate
- EU environment agency chief: 'extremely limited' resources
- Hungary's forint hits record low, piling pressure on Orbán
- Johnson: Northern Ireland bill could enter into force this year
Pollution causes 10% of cancer cases in Europe, EU report finds
Exposure to air pollution, radon, ultraviolet radiation, asbestos, certain chemicals and other pollutants is linked to over 10 percent of all cancer cases in Europe, a report found.
Member states water down renewable energy proposal
The EU's 27 energy ministers reached agreement on a crucial set of climate laws, but worried that the economic recession weakened some provisions in the commission proposal.
G7 leaders discuss further sanctions against Russia
While Kyiv endured the heaviest bombing it has seen in weeks, G7 leaders have discussed putting a price cap on Moscow's oil revenues and raise new tariffs on Russian goods.
Greek minister denies pushbacks despite evidence
Greek migration minister Notis Mitarachi defended his border forces despite evidence of illegal pushbacks, including a new testimony from a 26-year old asylum seeker from Gaza.
Death toll rising after thousands storm Spain's wall in Africa
Almost a dozen NGOs have demanded an investigation into the reported deaths of some 29 people who had attempted to enter the Spanish enclave of Melilla last week.
Opinion
Big polluters should have no role in planning EU energy policy
Ursula von der Leyen, Frans Timmermans, and Kadri Simson, may be the faces of the EU's Green Deal — but Big Business is in the driving seat of its energy policy.
Agenda
G7, Nato, gas anxiety and Ukraine top This WEEK
EU energy ministers and environment ministers are expected to reach common positions on different aspects of the Fit for 55 package — as the continent is increasingly worried about energy prices and future supplies.
EU summit's uncertainty in the face of economic war
EU leaders at their summit talked of unity in the face of the economic outfall of the war in Ukraine — but amid uncertainty over common solutions.
Opinion
Expect Czech EU presidency to downgrade V4 priorities
The Czech Republic is already in the throes of an extremely difficult period — several waves of Covid, high inflation, energy fears, an influx of Ukrainian refugees and a Prague corruption scandal. Now it has the EU presidency.
Next winter's gas looms large at EU summer summit
EU leaders discussed how to guarantee enough gas supplies for next winter at a summit in Brussels — after Russia cut off or reduced gas supplies to 12 member states.
Ukraine becomes EU candidate after 120 days of war
EU leaders have granted "candidate" status to Ukraine and Moldova at a summit marked also by Western Balkan frustration.
Opinion
How to enhance EU cybersecurity
The Hungarian hacking allowed Russian intelligence to read 'over the shoulder' of an EU member state for an extended period of time. The difficulty for the EU is that it's not one nation, but a combination of 27 cybersecurity policies.
Opinion
Competing options for EU enlargement
We now have French president Emmanuel Macron's "European Political Community", European Council president Charles Michel's "European Geopolitical Community", and former Italian PM Enrico Letta's "European Confederation" — among others.
MEPs demand to exit 'ecocide treaty' after reforms 'fail'
MEPs have renewed their calls on the EU to prepare a withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty, which they say threatens the bloc's climate objectives.
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Latest News
- Western public has 'moral' duty to Ukraine, Nato chief says
- Kiwis are my slavery — the hellish life of a Sikh labourer in Italy
- Why EU's increased militarisation should worry us all
- Member states water down renewable energy proposal
- Greek minister denies pushbacks despite evidence
- Pollution causes 10% of cancer cases in Europe, EU report finds
- G7 leaders discuss further sanctions against Russia
- Expect Czech EU presidency to downgrade V4 priorities
Finland optimistic in Turkey talks over Nato
Finland, Sweden, and Turkey are edging toward a deal on the Nordic countries joining Nato, Helsinki has indicated.
Hungary's global-tax veto seen as 'blackmail'
In Brussels, both diplomats and MEPs think Hungary is opposing the tax agreement to put pressure on the EU over ongoing rule-of-law conflicts.
Frontex keeps return operations in Hungary secret
Frontex won't reveal how it complies with rights when it returns rejected asylum seekers from Hungary. The Warsaw-based agency had suspended other operations in Hungary after the EU court in 2020 told Budapest to stop abusing migrants.
EU opens door to Ukraine in 'geopolitical' summit
EU leaders will also discuss eurozone issues with European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde, as more and more leaders are worried about voters' distress at soaring inflation.
UN envoy: Greece breaking international rights law
Mary Lawlor, UN' special rapporteur on human rights defenders, said a Greek registration system for NGOs working with migrants is in breach of international law.
EU to sanction trade partners breaching labour, climate rules
The European Commission proposed imposing sanctions on trading partners when international labour and climate commitments are not respected.
Opinion
Moldova's EU candidacy — a geopolitical opportunity
The president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, puts the case for her country joining the European Union, to leaders at the Brussels summit.
Opinion
Sturgeon's 2023 'referendum' gamble for Scotland
The independence campaign launch featured a new Scottish government report, comparing the UK's economic and social record with those of other European states — and arguing, unsurprisingly, that Scotland should be independent as a result.
Dramatic vote sees MEPs adopt key emissions trading update
The European Parliament approved a big update of the EU's carbon market, a carbon border tax, and the social climate fund.
Bulgaria dangles hope on EU enlargement veto
Bulgaria has raised hope of a breakthrough on Western Balkans enlargement by endorsing a French blueprint for North Macedonia accession talks.
EU sets pesticides and eco-rules to avoid 'pollinator collapse'
New rules to reduce the use of pesticides in the EU and support farmers were finally unveiled, after a three-month delay due to rising concerns over the impact of the war in Ukraine on global food supplies.
Column
China's support for Russia challenges Europe's Peace Order
China's soft support to Russia is deeply troubling for Europe. Here is the EU's biggest trading partner signalling that it is on the side of Russia, its aggression, and its challenge to the post-war international order.
Court casts doubt on EU's flight-data regime
The EU court in Luxembourg has struck a blow against Europe's data-collection regime on flight passengers in the name of civil liberties.
EU states reject stricter chemical rules in waste, says lead MEP
EU member states have rejected MEPs' call for stricter limits for one of the most harmful chemicals in waste.
Russia escalates Lithuania threats ahead of EU summit
EU diplomats have urged "calm" amid escalating Russian rhetoric on Nato-member Lithuania, which sparked talk of "World War 3" on social media.
Pegasus spyware makers grilled by MEPs
"We will not continue to work with a customer that is targeting a journalist illegally," Chaim Gelfand, chief compliance officer of NSO Group told MEPs — but shed little light on EU governments' use of its Pegasus spyware.
