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EU says 'stricter assessment' needed for Russians seeking travel visa

The European Commission said on Friday it was recommending that EU member states make "stricter assessments" to applications by Russians for travel visas, especially those made from third countries.

Reuters

UK isolated as EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

Levy could raise €140bn, and energy ministers also set targets to cut electricity use

The Guardian - UK

EU energy ministers meet in Brussels in a bid to off-set winter fuel crisis

European Union energy ministers are meeting in Brussels to adopt a package of measures including a windfall levy on profits by fossil fuel companies – but a deal on capping gas prices remains off the table.

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EU investigates Dutch ex-commissioner over Uber lobbying claims

Anti-fraud office opens inquiry into allegations against Neelie Kroes after alleged breach of ethics rules

The Guardian - UK

Cleverly and Sefcovic to talk amid row over Northern Ireland Protocol

The European Commission vice president has led talks between the EU and the UK over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK

EU set to adopt windfall levy, but no deal on gas price cap

Energy ministers from the 27 European Union countries are poised Friday to adopt a set of measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the energy crisis

The Independent UK

EU takes Malta to court over golden passport programme

The European Commission said on Thursday it would file a legal challenge against Malta for its so-called golden passport programme that allows wealthy foreigners to buy citizenship in exchange for an investment of around 1 million euros ($970,000).

Reuters

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Brussels promises to cap price of Russian oil after Putin escalation

European Commission also proposes extra curbs on hi-tech trade as part of sanctions to ‘make Kremlin pay’ over Ukraine war

The Guardian - UK

Fresh EU sanctions will "make Kremlin pay" for escalating in Ukraine -von der Leyen

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday a new package of Russia sanctions, designed "to make the Kremlin pay" for escalating the conflict in Ukraine with what she called "sham" votes in occupied territory.

Reuters

Top EU officials to make statement on Russia sanctions at 1400 GMT

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will make an announcement at 1600 CET (1400 GMT) on Wednesday on plans for a tightening of sanctions against Russia.

Reuters

UK Government willing to have ‘serious dialogue’ over NI Protocol – Coveney

The Irish Foreign Minister met with the new Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Co Down.

The Independent UK

Group of countries push EU for gas price cap -letter

A group of European Union countries are pushing Brussels to produce plans this week for a bloc-wide cap on the price of gas, according to a letter seen by Reuters late on Tuesday.

Reuters

Greece proposes European fund to address soaring gas prices

Greece has proposed a multibillion-euro European fund partly financed by a gas levy on power producers to support households and businesses struggling with soaring energy costs and help Europe replace Russian gas, its energy ministry said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Italy gets new tranche of EU funds as dust settles from vote

The European Commission has signed off on the next 21-billion-euro ($20.2 billion) tranche of Italy’s pandemic recovery funds

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EU Commission says premature to speculate on cause of Russian gas pipeline leaks

The European Commission on Tuesday said it was premature to speculate on the cause of leaks in the two Nord Stream pipelines designed to bring gas from Russia to Europe.

Reuters

EU urges Italy to stick to programme as approves more funding

The European Commission urged the new Italian government to stick to reform plans as it cleared the way on Tuesday for the payment of an additional 21 billion euros ($20.2 billion) in post-COVID recovery funds.

The Guardian - UK

EU holds its breath as it waits to discover Giorgia Meloni’s true political identity

Italy’s new far-right government has been rebranding in recent years to assume pro-Nato stance, but is yet to disclose path of confrontation with EU

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World reacts to Meloni’s right-wing victory in Italy election

Giorgia Meloni is set to become Italy’s first female prime minister after leading a right-wing alliance to election win.

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Group of countries to push EU for gas price cap -letter

A group of European Union countries want to push Brussels to produce plans this week for a bloc-wide cap on the price of gas, according to a draft letter seen by Reuters.

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen delivers veiled warning to Italy's right wing

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has warned Italy of consequences should it veer away from democratic principles, issuing a barely veiled threat ahead of Sunday's election that a rightist bloc led by Giorgia Meloni is expected to win.

Reuters

EU eyes oil price cap, more high-tech export curbs in new Russia sanctions

The European Union is looking at an oil price cap, tighter curbs on high-tech exports to Russia and more sanctions against individuals, diplomats said on Thursday, in response to what the West condemned as a new escalation in Moscow's war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK

EU talks up Russia sanctions but consensus may prove elusive

European Union officials say the world's biggest trading bloc is determined to impose more sanctions on Russia

The Hindu

India and European Union discuss Free Trade Agreement, price cap on Russian oil

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis in Bali.

The Independent UK

Truss seeks to assure Biden over NI Protocol at New York meeting

The Prime Minister held her first meeting with the US President in New York on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss and Ursula von der Leyen unite to condemn Putin’s ‘failing’ invasion

The leaders also had a ‘good discussion’ on relations between the UK and EU when they met at the United Nations General Assembly.

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