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.
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.
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.
News in Brief
- Possible terror attack halts gay pride in Norway
- Belgian PM: Gas shortage requires joint response
- Bulgarian MPs set conditions for lifting enlargement veto
- Latvia: We need a brigade-size Nato force to 'feel safe'
- Deal reached on controversial energy treaty reform
- EU carbon emissions from energy up 6% in 2021
- Germany step closer to gas rationing
- Albania: EU 'disgrace' at lack of enlargement progress
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Latest News
- EU summit's uncertainty in the face of economic war
- Next winter's gas looms large at EU summer summit
- Ukraine becomes EU candidate after 120 days of war
- How to enhance EU cybersecurity
- Competing options for EU enlargement
- MEPs demand to exit 'ecocide treaty' after reforms 'fail'
- Finland optimistic in Turkey talks over Nato
- Hungary's global-tax veto seen as 'blackmail'
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.
MEPs want EU Commission to reveal vaccine prices
MEPs in a sometimes agitated hearing on Tuesday with EU transparency commissioner Věra Jourová called on her to reveal Covid-19 vaccine prices.
Russia, while starving Africa, threatens Lithuania
Russia's weaponisation of global food supplies is a "war crime", while its new threats against Lithuania are "worrying", the EU's foreign policy chief has said.
Europe turns back to coal as Russia cuts gas supplies
With Russia reducing natural gas supplies to Europe, several EU countries are considering burning further carbon-intensive coal to secure supplies for next winter.
Czech coalition rocked by scandal on eve of EU presidency
Sleaze affair in Prague will raise questions about the Czech Republic's moral authority to lead a bloc which is more concerned than ever about the rule-of-law in central Europe.
Livestream
Unhack Democracy Conference
Elections are the bedrock of democracy. Yet threats to electoral integrity extend far beyond the ballot box, from political financing to state capture of democratic institutions and media to disinformation.
Opinion
A chance for peace in Yemen?
I want to reaffirm the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and government are sincerely seeking to end the war, but there is a stubborn party, that is afraid of the consequences of peace, and that is the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.
Analysis
ECB rate-setting versus green climate goals
Following the European Central Bank's unanimous decision earlier this month to end negative interest rates by September, nervous private investors and speculators immediately started selling their government bonds.
Media watchdogs blast EU funds for Balkans 'mouthpieces'
Media freedom advocates have criticised the European Commission over funding for a joint newsroom of European press agencies.
Opinion
EU must not retreat from refugee resettlement
This World Refugee Day, EU policymakers must build on their current efforts towards protecting and welcoming people fleeing Ukraine.
Le Pen triumphant as Macron loses majority
French president Emmanuel Macron has lost his parliamentary majority in the second round of elections, amid gains by the far left and far right.
Agenda
EU leaders talk Ukraine candidacy This WEEK
EU leaders will gather in Brussels and discuss Ukraine's candidacy status, and the impact of Russia's invasion of the country on energy and defence. European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde will give a briefing to MEPs on inflation to MEPs.
