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EU strengthens emission reduction targets for member states 10 November 2022, 18:24 CET
The EU Council and Parliament reached provisional political agreement Wednesday on stricter regulation of greenhouse gas emissions in member states including less flexibility and more transparency.

EU agrees position for UN COP27 climate summit 25 October 2022, 22:24 CET
EU environment ministers decided Monday on the common negotiating position they will take to the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh in two weeks' time.

EU imposes new Iran sanctions over drones in Ukraine 24 October 2022, 23:02 CET
The European Union added three new individuals and one entity Thursday to sanctions against Iran for the use of drones to undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignaty and independence of Ukraine.

EU approves rapid funding response to Russia's war in Ukraine 18 October 2022, 18:29 CET
The EU Council adopted a legislative package Thursday to step up support for European states in managing the effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine, including hosting more Ukrainian refugees.

EU steps up Russia sanctions with price cap on Russian oil 06 October 2022, 18:42 CET
Responding to to Russia's escalation of its war of aggression against Ukraine and illegal annexation of four of its regions, the EU imposed Thursday a new package of economic and individual sanctions.

EU plans new sanctions in response to Russia's illegal 'referenda' 22 September 2022, 22:56 CET
The EU signalled additional sanctions against Russia Thursday in response to Russian plans for illegal 'referenda' in occupied areas of Ukraine, partial mobilisation and threats of nuclear conflict.

EU promises Ukraine continued support against Russian 'blackmail' 05 September 2022, 23:50 CET
The EU showed no sign of weakening its support for Ukraine in its war with Russia Monday, as Ukraine's prime minister Denys Shmyhal made a visit to Brussels to further strengthen cooperation.

EU commits to reducing gas demand by 15 pct next winter 02 August 2022, 22:49 CET
As the EU prepares for possible disruptions of gas supplies from Russia, Member States reached a political agreement Tuesday on a voluntary reduction of natural gas demand by 15 per cent this winter.

Croatia given final approval to join euro 12 July 2022, 23:15 CET
The EU Council adopted the last three legal acts to enable Croatia to become a member of the euro area Tuesday, paving the way for Croatia to introduce the EU's common currency on 1 January 2023.

Ukraine inevitable focus for new Czech EU presidency 07 July 2022, 19:18 CET
The preparation of the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine as well as projects to free the EU from its dependence on Russia will be important tasks for the Czech Presidency, its PM said Wednesday.

EU states agree deal on reducing gas emissions 30 June 2022, 22:37 CET
The EU Council adopted its negotiating positions on key proposals to enable the EU to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality in 2050.

G7 leaders pledge stronger support for Ukraine against Russian aggression 29 June 2022, 22:33 CET
The leaders of the G7 nations at this year’s summit in Bavaria sent out a powerful signal of unity to Russia Tuesday, pledging to strengthen action against its war of aggression against Ukraine.

EU states agree higher targets for renewables 28 June 2022, 22:56 CET
EU ministers adopted a general approach on two legislative proposals that tackle energy aspects of the EU’s climate transition, the renewable energies directive and the energy efficiency directive.

United Europe grants EU candidate status to Ukraine, Moldova 27 June 2022, 23:18 CET
At a summit on Thursday, EU leaders made a historic decision to grant the status of European Union candidate to Ukraine and Moldova in the face of Russia's continuing war of aggression against Ukraine.

EU gives formal approval to new sanctions against Russia 07 June 2022, 22:00 CET
The EU Council gave formal approval Friday to a new package of sanctions against Russia, for its continuing war of aggression against Ukraine and reported atrocities committed by Russian troops.

EU bans Russian oil in new sanctions package 01 June 2022, 23:03 CET
EU leaders at a summit Tuesday agreed a sixth package of sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, covering crude oil and petroleum products delivered from Russia to Member States.

EU supports Ukraine economy with temporary trade liberalisation 24 May 2022, 22:10 CET
EU ministers gave the green light to significant support to Ukraine's economy Tuesday with a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the European Union and other trade concessions.

EU-Japan reinforce relations 17 May 2022, 19:13 CET
The EU and Japan took steps to strengthen relations Thursday, in digital technologies, trade and investments, climate action, biodiversity protection, sustainable development and security.

EU increases supplies of military equipment to Ukraine 14 April 2022, 23:40 CET
The European Union added EUR 500 million to resources under its 'European Peace Facility' to supply military equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, thereby tripling the initial budget to EUR 1.5 billion.

EUR 3.5 bn additional pre-financing for EU states hosting refugees 13 April 2022, 00:20 CET
In order to facilitate the hosting of refugees fleeing Russian aggression in Ukraine, the EU made available Tuesday a further EUR 3.5 bn for EU Member States based on the numbers of refugees arriving from Ukraine.

New EU sanctions hit Russian exports 13 April 2022, 00:20 CET
In light of Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine, and reported atrocities committed by Russian troops, the EU imposed Friday a fifth set of economic and individual sanctions against Russia.

EU doubles funds to support Ukrainian armed forces to EUR 1 billion 23 March 2022, 22:54 CET
The EU Council added another EUR 500m Wednesday to its support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defend Ukraine's territorial integrity and protect its civilian population against ongoing Russian aggression.

EU reaches draft agreement on funding of European political parties 23 March 2022, 22:27 CET
EU ministers reached a provisional political agreement Tuesday on a recast of the regulation on the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations.

EU unites behind stronger security and defence plan 21 March 2022, 23:34 CET
The EU Council gave formal approval Monday to its 'strategic compass', its ambitious plan to strengthen the EU's security and defence policy by 2030 in the wake of Russia's war with Ukraine.

EU states agree to reduce persistent organic pollutants in waste 21 March 2022, 23:50 CET
EU environment ministers have agreed to negotiate an agreement with the European Parliament on a regulation that aims to further restrict the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in waste.