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Hungary is no longer a full democracy, MEPs say in new resolution

MEPs argue a lack of decisive EU action has led to a "breakdown in democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights" in Hungary.

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Brussels unveils measures to capture energy profits but delays gas cap

The European Commission is still studying the potential risks of a broad cap on all gas imports entering the bloc.

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State of the EU: Six takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

The European Commission president spoke about the Ukraine war, energy reform, fight against corruption and the reform of common fiscal rules.

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EU Parliament slapped with complaint over 'backroom deal' for top job

Two NGOs said the deal to appoint Alessandro Chiocchetti as the Parliament's new secretary general was "unacceptable" and "sordid."

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Sanna Marin: 'We will survive Russia's blackmail and the long winter'

Speaking before the European Parliament, the Finnish Prime Minister discussed the Ukraine war, the energy crisis and the rule of law.

Europe Decoded

State of the Union: What's the story behind the EU's keynote speech?

Delivered by the president of the European Commission, the EU's State of the Union speech marks the official start of the new legislative year.

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EU energy ministers move closer to price cap on all gas imports

EU member states endorsed four of the five measures proposed by the European Commission and invited the executive to propose a price cap on all gas imports.

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Energy ministers discuss savings and caps to curb power prices

A proposal to establish a price cap on Russian gas has become divisive and is likely to be discarded.

Europe Decoded

Energy crisis: Six things you need to know about the EU's gas storage

Gas storage has emerged as a national security priority to prepare countries for a total suspension of Russian supplies.

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Von der Leyen unveils five proposals to curb rising energy prices

The European Commission's president proposed a price cap on Russian pipeline gas and a plan to save electricity during peak hours.

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Cost of living crisis: What energy prices does the EU want to cap?

Member states are discussing a proposal to partially capture the excess revenues made by renewable and nuclear energy.

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'It took so long': Leaders criticise late EU action on energy crisis

Market intervention "should have been done earlier, and it's a shame that it took so long," said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.

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Brussels mulls price cap on renewables and nuclear power to curb bills

The exceptional measure should be accompanied by an EU-wide plan to reduce electricity consumption.

Europe Decoded

Video: Why Lithuania didn't join the tributes to Mikhail Gorbachev

While Western Europe praised the last Soviet leader, the Baltic country was openly critical about his legacy.

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EU agrees to scrap Russia visa deal but stops short of tourist ban

Germany, France, Spain and Portugal were among those who opposed an outright visa ban for Russian nationals.

Europe Decoded

Energy crisis: How a Dutch market sets Europe's gas prices

All eyes are on the Title Transfer Facility, where gas prices have been breaking records on a daily basis.

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Von der Leyen calls for 'emergency intervention' in electricity market

Amid record-breaking gas prices, the European Commission president said the current market rules are no longer "fit for purpose".

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EU must reform to cope with enlarging to 30-36 members, says Scholz

Scholz said the EU must adapt now for the arrival of new members such as Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia and countries in the Western Balkans.

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EU Council sued for approving Poland's €35-billion COVID recovery fund

It is claimed the agreement between Brussels and Warsaw fails to restore judicial independence in Poland.

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Europe's gas prices have broken a new record. How high can they go?

The latest announcement from Gazprom sent gas prices to an all-time high, raising the alarm across the continent.

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