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Pressure on Germany as energy crunch revives EU divisions over joint debt

Two top European Union officials on Tuesday called for joint borrowing to help the 27-nation bloc navigate the energy crunch together, after Germany faced criticism for going its own way with huge subsidies its peers could never afford.

Reuters

EU prepares for possible power cuts and other emergencies as energy crisis intensifies -RND

The European Commission is preparing for power cuts and other emergencies within the European Union, media group RND reported, citing a senior EU official, amid concerns over the conflict in Ukraine and a possible energy crisis within the bloc.

Reuters

Aughinish Alumina given €2.1m in public funding to treat 'red mud' dump near the Shannon

It comes three years after the European Commission ruled €10m in tax breaks for the firm were “illegal”

Irish Mirror

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EU and UK officials offer warm words ahead of Northern Ireland Protocol talks

European Commission spokesman Daniel Ferrie confirmed the two sides will meet this week for technical level talks.

The Independent UK

EU eco-travel plan to save planet will make Spain holidays more expensive for millions

European Commission’s ‘Fit for 55’ plan on the tourism industry could see a ‘ticket tax’ add an extra £6.85 to the cost of plane tickets to Spain, and an obligation for airlines to use 5% sustainable aviation fuel

Daily Mirror

Turf cutting on Ireland's protected bogs must end in 2 months says European Commission

The country has been put on notice by the European Commission

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach Micheal Martin detects 'genuine wish' from UK Prime Minister Liz Truss to resolve Northern Ireland Protocol dispute

'I did to be fair detect a genuine engagement and a wish to get this issue resolved'

Irish Mirror

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Taoiseach detects ‘genuine wish’ from Truss to resolve protocol dispute

Ireland’s premier said there was a need for the EU and UK to enter a process to negotiate a resolution to the impasse over post-Brexit trade.

The Independent UK

EU chief: New Greece-Bulgaria gas pipeline 'means freedom'

The president of the European Union’s executive arm has traveled to Bulgaria to emphasize the EU’s determination to stop relying on Russian energy imports

The Independent UK

Tel Aviv Demands Cut to Funding of European Groups Seeking Israel Boycott

The Israeli Mission to the European Union submitted on Friday a request to cut funding for 60 organizations and movements active in the countries of the Union and which support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. “These organizations receive large funding from the EU to support human rights…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU industry chief says will review 200-billion-euro German package

Germany's 200 billion euro ($196 billion) plan to protect companies and households from soaring energy prices will be scrutinised by the European Commission, EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Friday.

Reuters

‘Good’ call between Cleverly and Sefcovic amid ongoing protocol row

The Foreign Secretary had his first call with the European Commission vice president.

The Independent UK

Suspicious white powder found at EU Commission building

Emergency workers in hazmat suits have responded to the headquarters of the European Union’s executive commission after an envelope containing a suspicious white powder was found on the premises

The Independent UK

British, EU officials discuss N.Ireland protocol

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Friday he had discussed shared issues with European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic including the Northern Ireland Protocol, a contentious trade issue between the European Union and Britain.

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Al Jazeera

Amid war, Europeans support a more ‘geopolitical European Union’

The latest Transatlantic Trends survey finds that Europeans consider the EU equally important to NATO for safety.

Reuters

Reaction to Putin proclaiming annexation of Ukrainian lands

U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

Reuters

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.

The Guardian - UK

UK isolated as EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

Reuters

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).

The Guardian - UK

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

Reuters

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.

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