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Economy

German employers and unions unite to oppose EU Russian gas boycott

German bosses and unions have opposed a ban on Russian gas imports by the EU, claiming it will cause job losses and factory closures.

Europe News

Watch: Russia-bound luxury cars get stuck in Belgium under sanctions

EU sanctions prohibit the exports of cars worth over €50,000, a measure meant to hit the Russian elite.

World News

Amid war in Ukraine, work resumes on Poland-Norway gas pipeline

Construction was suspended last May due to an issue with an environmental permit, but barely a week after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, work was allowed to resume.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Fresh sanctions human trafficking & Hungary latest woes

The EU will now target imports of Russian coal in a bid to weaken Moscow's war machine.

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Europe Decoded

Coal, vodka and Putin's daughters: Here are the latest EU sanctions

For the first time, EU countries have agreed to target energy supplies, even if coal represents a small fraction of total purchases.

Europe News

Brussels wants an EU-wide ban on Russian coal imports

The measure requires the unanimous approval of all 27 EU countries.

Lithuania

Lithuania abandons Russian gas imports, urges EU to do the same

Lithuania's energy ministry said they had this month become fully independent of Russian natural gas imports in response to the war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Ukraine war updates: Dozens of Russians detained after holding sit-in

Several Russians were detained on Saturday for protesting the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian troops are retreating in the north but Ukrainian officials warned they will redeploy in the country's east.

Russia

EU countries expel dozens of Russian envoys amid war in Ukraine

The Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and the Czech Republic all expelled Russian officials.

Europe Decoded

Analysis: How the EU's gas addiction is helping Russia's war machine

In little over a month since Russia invaded Ukraine, the EU spent more than €21 billion on Russian fossil fuels, including €13 billion on gas, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Europe News

US and EU announce partnership to reduce Russian energy reliance

Russian energy is a key source of income and political leverage for Moscow.

Europe News

Watch: Ukrainians call on leaders to do more in protest in Brussels

Ukrainians and their supporters gathered as leaders of Europe and NATO met in the Belgian capital.

Poland

Poland expels 45 Russian diplomats accused of spying

Poland's interior minister said the country would expel 45 individuals who were accused of spying on behalf of Russia.

Europe Decoded

As sanctions bite, how much economic pain is Putin willing to take?

The Russian president has predicted his country will emerge more independent and self-sufficient from international isolation.

Europe News

Watch: Explained: EU sanctions against Russia

Moscow is subject to around 5,000 separate penalties since it invaded Ukraine.

Europe News

EU expands sanctions against Russia to ban luxury goods

Under the luxury ban, wealthy Russians won't be able to buy EU-made products worth over €300, such as bags, shoes and caviar.

World

"We need to give Ukraine hope" urges Estonia's PM Kallas

In this episode of The Global Conversation Euronews' Efi Koutsokosta speaks to Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas about the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Ukraine

US rules out 'high risk' transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine

John Kirby, spokesperson for the US Department of Defence, said the transfer of jets "may be mistaken as escalatory and could result in a significant Russian reaction".

Europe News

EU officials defend move to ban RT and Sputnik amid censorship claims

“They are not independent media, they are assets, they are weapons, in the Kremlin's manipulation ecosystem."

Europe News

EU is seeking alternatives to break free from Russian fossil fuels

Brussels will unveil its strategy on Tuesday to find alternative energy sources.