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Jorge Liboreiro

Europe News

EU democracy is under attack by mercenary spyware, claims new report

Illegal cases of spyware use have been detected in Poland, Hungary, Greece and Spain, raising concerns about privacy rights and press freedom.

Europe News

The EU promised €9 billion in financial aid to Kyiv. Where is it?

The macro-financial assistance is meant to help Ukraine cover its budget deficit and keep its economy running.

Europe News

COP27: EU intends to oppose separate fund for climate reparations

COP27 marks the first time that loss and damage is a formal part of the agenda.

Europe News

EU leaders head to COP27 as countries switch from gas to coal

The EU intends to urge other countries to "close the book on unabated coal" and put an end to "inefficient" fossil fuel subsidises.

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Europe Decoded

Why do central banks raise interest rates to curb inflation?

Banks hope that if borrowing money becomes more expensive, consumer demand will fall, bringing down prices along the way.

Economy

European Central Bank announces new super hike of interest rates

The eurozone's central bank intends to make spending more expensive in order to bring down prices.

Europe Decoded

What is the Energy Charter Treaty and why is it so controversial?

The ECT establishes a system of private arbitration that can result in multimillion euro compensations for fossil fuel companies.

Europe News

EU countries still split by 'different views' on gas price cap

EU countries want to make sure a gas price cap would not threaten the security of supplies or lead to an increase in gas consumption.

Europe News

Europe's gas prices fall below €100 MWh for the first time since June

Gas prices continue to fall as warm weather and full underground storage facilities tame demand.

Europe Decoded

What's keeping Bulgaria and Romania out of Schengen?

Both the European Commission and the European Parliament have said the countries are ready to join the passport-free area.

Europe News

EU to provide Ukraine with €18 billion in financial aid for 2023

So far this year, the EU has disbursed €4.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to help Ukraine cover its most basic budgetary needs.

Europe News

Spain and France announce new deal to build underwater gas pipeline

The leaders said the previous MidCat pipeline project across the Pyrenees would be abandoned.

Europe News

EU Summit: Leaders meet to hash out new measures to curb gas prices

Discussions will focus on capping gas prices, joint purchases, solidarity rules and common financing to tackle the energy crisis.

Europe News

MEPs award Sakharov Prize to the 'brave people' of Ukraine

This year's finalists included WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Colombia's Truth Commission.

Europe News

Borrell apologises for controversial metaphor but defends speech

The EU's foreign policy chief has faced days of increasing backlash over his controversial remarks on geopolitics.

Europe News

EU proposes joint gas purchasing and 'dynamic' cap to curb prices

The new emergency measures also include joint purchases of gas and automatic solidarity rules to cope with potential shortages.

Europe News

EU sounds alarm over rise in illegal border crossings via Serbia

Ylva Johansson, EU Commissioner for home affairs, said she did not exclude suspending the visa-free deal with Serbia.

Europe News

Russian army will be annihilated if it uses nuclear weapons - Borrell

In response to the Russian president's threats, the EU's foreign policy chief said Western countries were not "bluffing" either.

Europe News

MEPs nominate the 'brave people' of Ukraine for Sakharov Prize

The other two finalists are WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Colombia's Truth Commission.

Europe News

EU still split on gas cap as Germany and the Netherlands oppose

The European Commission will work over the weekend to ensure broader support for the gas cap before making a formal proposal.

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