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European official worried about Russia flying Western-made planes
US and European manufacturers stopped sending spare parts to Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
EU launches legal action over UK’s Northern Ireland Brexit bill
MEPs land climate package rescue deal
New EU rules could unlock hosting benefits for millions
Boris Johnson picks (another) big Brexit fight
US urges UK to keep talking to EU in ‘good faith’ amid Brexit row
UK vows to ‘remove’ EU court from Northern Ireland Brexit protocol
Germany’s Habeck vows tougher antitrust law after fuel relief flop
Move could target oil companies’ profits.
German SPD leader floats autobahn speed limit
In interview with Tagesspiegel, Saskia Esken also proposes driving bans if gasoline prices remain high.
US ditches negative COVID test for international visitors
The White House said that the CDC still may bring back the requirement depending on rising COVID-19 cases.
Boris Johnson’s new Brexit gamble
A wounded prime minister retreats to his comfort zone.
EU Parliament clash delays key climate legislation
Furious MEPs failed to strike a deal on an overhaul of the bloc’s carbon market.
European Parliament votes to ban combustion engine cars from 2035
Lawmakers in the European Parliament plenary voted Wednesday to mandate that all new car and van sales should be zero emissions from 2035 as part of efforts …
Key climate proposals fail to pass European Parliament
MEPs refused to adopt positions on key files following conservative-led efforts to water them down.
MEPs prepare for key climate vote against backdrop of war and inflation
Parliament votes Wednesday on measures crucial to reducing the EU’s emissions by 55 percent this decade.
European Parliament heads for car engine ban nail-biter
A tight vote on Wednesday will decide whether or not to set a total ban on combustion-engine cars.
Russia’s Lavrov forced to cancel Serbia visit after neighboring countries close airspace
Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their sky to Putin’s foreign minister.
Senegalese president buys into Putin’s promise to free Ukraine’s grain
Macky Sall calls on countries to lift sanctions on Russian wheat and fertilizers — even though there aren’t any.
Slovak PM calls for a security guarantor for Ukraine grain exports
Reopening Ukraine’s maritime ports is the only way of exporting grains stuck in the country, says Eduard Heger.
How automakers are earning a bundle while making fewer cars
Focusing on high-earning luxury cars carries environmental risks.
More than 20 of Putin’s allies fight back against EU sanctions
More than 20 businessmen, politicians and other individuals connected to the Kremlin are suing the Council of the EU after having been sanctioned following the invasion of …
Zelenskyy: Ukraine grain blockade will spark famine, migration
Europe should brace for the result of a ‘catastrophic rise in prices of basic products’ caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine, says president.
Orbán wins again as furious EU envoys take church patriarch off Russian sanctions list
Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill removed from EU sanctions list after objections from Budapest.
6 things to know about the EU’s Russian oil ban
The EU aims to cut the river of cash the Kremlin earns from oil sales.
Only Black Sea ships will allow Ukraine to feed the world again
EU plan to export grain by road and rail will barely move a fifth of regular food supplies.
The ICE: To ban or not to ban
Why European policymakers shouldn’t miss the opportunity of supporting the EU’s climate ambition by including renewable fuels in the Car CO2 regulation to ensure a sustainable, affordable and inclusive road transport sector
Germany scraps Xinjiang investment guarantees amid rights concerns
Decision includes the extension of existing guarantees, Economy Ministry says.
The G7 wants to dump natural gas … but not yet
Rich countries sent mixed messages on everything from investing in fossil fuels to ending coal and beefing up climate finance.
Belgians are the most stressed drivers in Europe, study says
Only 47 percent of Belgium’s motorists view themselves as calm behind the wheel.
Macron’s new (not so) green team
A mix of industrialists and technocrats will aim to deliver on the French president’s climate ambitions during his second term in office.
Shell consultant quits, says company causes ‘extreme harm’ to planet
Oil giant’s expansion plan prompted resignation email accusing firm of dismissing climate risks.
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