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EU ministers approve landmark climate measures, but tough talks await

June 29, 2022 4:34 am

Compromise puts the bloc a step closer to implementing sweeping rules to slash emissions.

View from the summit: A self-defeating G7 fails on all fronts

June 28, 2022 8:42 pm

Leaders struggle to meet the moment on Ukraine, climate change, inflation, food and energy.

It’s not going to be easy for the G7 to cap the price of Russian oil

June 28, 2022 8:32 pm

Legitimizing cheap Russian crude could boost sales and muddle the message on Ukraine.

EU engine ban splits Germany’s coalition

June 28, 2022 4:36 pm

Key German ministers are at odds over the European Commission’s call to end the sale of CO2-emitting cars by 2035.

UK bill to switch off Northern Ireland Brexit rules clears first hurdle

June 28, 2022 12:27 am

Former PM Theresa May among Conservatives taking aim at the UK plan.

Car-part makers nervously watch EU efforts to ban fossil-fuel cars

June 27, 2022 9:46 pm

Environment ministers will decide whether to back the European Commission’s timeline for slashing car and van CO2 emissions to zero by 2035.

All aboard the climate hypocrisy helicopter at G7

June 26, 2022 8:05 pm

Climate rhetoric and reality diverge as a reporter gets whisked by helicopter to a sustainability announcement.

G7 unveils $600B plan to combat China’s Belt and Road

June 26, 2022 7:40 pm

Beijing is increasing its global reach through major investments in Africa and Asia.

Tory Brexiteers will back Northern Ireland protocol bill

June 25, 2022 6:00 am

British MPs will on Monday vote on the U.K. government’s plan to override trade rules in Northern Ireland.

Czech Republic braces for rocky EU presidency amid Ukraine war, high inflation

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

The Central European country will be working on a shoestring budget — and under close scrutiny of its commitment to green issues.

The Czechs Europe needs to know

June 23, 2022 6:00 am

As the Central European country takes over the EU presidency, here’s who could be influential.

EU champion Airbus has deep links to Chinese military industrial complex, report says

June 22, 2022 9:50 pm

The planemaker has key manufacturing facilities in China and its local CEO is a member of the Communist Party.

EU Parliament’s climate champion role in doubt after key vote

June 22, 2022 7:53 pm

MEPs’ compromise to break deadlock is out of step with the reality of climate change, critics say.

Smugglers’ secrets: How Russia can beat EU sanctions

June 21, 2022 8:59 pm

It’s only a matter of time before Russia starts pulling tricks on ships at sea and sending goods via friendly countries to avoid and evade sanctions.

EU moves toward Russian lobbyist ban

June 21, 2022 6:41 pm

Russian representatives will be suspended from the transparency register, as Council of EU takes action.

German finance minister breaks ranks on EU plans to scrap the car by 2035

June 21, 2022 5:25 pm

Christian Lindner says EU’s draft policy was ‘wrong.’

Judges clip EU countries’ wings on collecting travel data

June 21, 2022 1:52 pm

Top court says airlines shouldn’t have to hand over passenger data to governments for EU flights.

Strikes, slowdowns and stoppages: Europe’s travel chaos

June 20, 2022 7:24 pm

Workers are angry over pay, companies are surprised by the bounce-back in travel while stranded passengers fume.

Oil tanker squeeze threatens to leave Putin all at sea

June 16, 2022 5:49 pm

The EU and UK insurance ban could seriously curtail Russian oil exports elsewhere.

European official worried about Russia flying Western-made planes

June 15, 2022 12:54 pm

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

June 15, 2022 11:45 am

EU takes aim at UK legislation which would let it ignore parts of the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.

MEPs land climate package rescue deal

June 15, 2022 8:55 am

Compromise includes a new timeline for phasing out free pollution allowances.

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New EU rules could unlock hosting benefits for millions

June 14, 2022 11:59 pm

As the cost of living bites, hosting is an economic lifeline for many EU families. New rules could provide Europeans with equal opportunities to use their homes to boost income.

Boris Johnson picks (another) big Brexit fight

June 13, 2022 10:06 pm

UK prime minister makes his move on Northern Ireland protocol as Brussels mulls legal action.

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