Jorge Liboreiro

Europe News

EU faces calls to label Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist group

Germany, France and the Netherlands are among the member states that have expressed support for the idea.

23/01/2023

Economy

'Fears of relocation are real': Danish industry warns of US subsidies

The Inflation Reduction Act offers generous tax breaks and rebates for green technology, but only if it is manufactured in North America.

19/01/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Panzeri admits guilt and signs deal to cooperate

Under the deal, the former MEP will share "substantial, revealing, truthful and complete" details about the corruption scandal.

17/01/2023

Economy

Germany & France account for most EU subsidies. Why is that a concern?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an intense debate in the EU that pits industrial subsidies against fair competition.

17/01/2023

Economy

'We want to compete on quality, not subsidies' with the US, warns VDL

The European Commission President said new sources of common funding should be created to compete against American green subsidies.

13/01/2023

Europe News

Russia is losing €160 million per day due to Western sanctions on oil

A new report gives a clearer picture of the double impact inflicted on Russia by the EU's oil embargo and the G7's price cap.

11/01/2023

Europe Decoded

TikTok battles privacy concerns and espionage fears in Europe

TikTok is under growing scrutiny over concerns related to data transfers and possible access by the Chinese government.

10/01/2023

Economy

Explained: What is core inflation and what it says about the economy

Core inflation attempts to give a more precise picture of the health of the economy and people's purchasing power.

09/01/2023

Europe News

Morocco denounces 'media attacks' as EU corruption scandal thickens

According to media reports, Francesco Giorgi, one of the four people currently in custody, has accused Morocco of trying to influence EU policy-making.

05/01/2023

Europe News

Europe's gas prices reach pre-war levels amid unusually warm weather

Balmy temperatures have tamed consumer demand and avoided the need to tap into underground gas storage.

05/01/2023

Europe News

Sweden now helms the EU Council presidency. Here are its priorities

Russia's war in Ukraine, economic resilience and the energy crisis will be among Sweden's top priorities.

04/01/2023

Europe News

EU green lights first-ever cap for gas prices

The EU's goal is to prevent the record-breaking surge in prices experienced over the summer as countries rushed to fill up storage ahead of winter.

19/12/2022

Europe Decoded

The EU has a new deal on 'tax fairness'. This is how it will work.

The EU's deal builds upon a landmark tax agreement brokered by the OECD and endorsed by 137 countries around the world.

16/12/2022

Europe News

Corruption scandal: MEPs vote to suspend Qatar access to EU Parliament

In reaction to the widening corruption scandal, the European Parliament decided to suspend all pending legislation involving Qatar.

15/12/2022

Europe Decoded

Ukraine war: Western components found in Iranian drones used by Russia

The findings from Conflict Armament Research throw into question the long-established regime of United Nations sanctions against Iran.

14/12/2022

Europe News

Socialist MEPs step down from key roles as corruption scandal widens

The socialist group in the European Parliament intends to launch its own inquiry into the corruption case.

13/12/2022

Europe News

Who is Eva Kaili, the MEP at the centre of the corruption scandal?

Kaili has been arrested by Belgian police as part of a "major investigation" into alleged criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

12/12/2022

Europe News

Romania blasts Austria for 'inexplicable, unjustified' Schengen veto

In a high-stakes meeting of interior ministers, Austria was the only country that opposed Romania's accession into Schengen.

09/12/2022

Europe News

Croatia allowed in but Romania and Bulgaria still left out of Schengen

Austria argues a new influx of asylum-seekers through the Western Balkan route is reason enough to postpone Schengen enlargement.

08/12/2022

Europe News

EU to target Russia's armed forces and drone supplies in new sanctions

The new package of EU sanctions will also blacklist Russia's armed forces, together with governors, ministers and political parties.

07/12/2022