European Union (EU) permanent representatives plan to start discussions on the possible confiscation of Russian assets and their potential use for the reconstruction of Ukraine at a meeting in Brussels on Nov. 30, according to the event’s provisional agenda. On…
Deal allowing Ukraine to export grain via Black Sea ports extended
The United Nations on Thursday announced that the deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely from its Black Sea ports despite Russia’s invasion has been extended. It was set to expire at the weekend. “The Black Sea Grain Initiative is…
EU’s von der Leyen accuses Russia of burning gas during G20 summit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday, accused Russia of using its gas as a weapon, and destroying it instead of selling it. Von der Leyen made the accusation at the G20 summit as he responded to Western…
We need to keep 1.5 degree goal – EU president
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said “everything” needs to be done to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Von der Leyen said this as world leaders meet in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss action against climate change.…
Italy’s Meloni meets Macron for 1st time since taking office
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has met French President Emmanuel Macron in Rome for the first time since taking office last week. During the informal talks on Sunday evening, the leaders discussed the rise in energy prices, support for Ukraine,…
German businesses ready for leading role in Ukraine reconstruction
German businesses in eastern Europe have called for Germany to play a leading role in the swift reconstruction of Ukraine, ahead of a forum hosted in Berlin. The deputy chairman of the Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations (Ostausschuss der…
EU energy ministers meet again over high energy prices
European Union energy ministers meet in Prague on Wednesday to find common ground in tackling high energy prices. Calls for an EU-wide solution intensified after Germany was criticised for announcing a gas subsidy package worth up to 200 billion euros…
EU approves adoption of world’s first single charger rule
The European Parliament has approved a new rule that will introduce a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras by 2024 in the European Union in a world-first measure that is expected to affect iPhone maker Apple more…
Finland to close Russian border amid travel spike from Putin’s mobilization
Finland, which has the longest border with Russia in the European Union, is moving to restrict Russian tourists from entering the country as the war in Ukraine continues to intensify into its eighth month. On Thursday, the Finnish government announced…
Google loses appeal against record EU antitrust fine
The European Union’s second-highest court on Wednesday overwhelmingly upheld the EU’s record fine against Google over its Android operating system for mobile phones, slightly reducing the fee for technical reasons. In a statement, the EU’s General court said it “largely…
