Italy is responding to China’s Covid surge with mandatory testing – but the EU will not follow suit.
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The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.
The cap will kick in if prices breach 180 euros per megawatt hour for three days running.
The United Nations joins the EU in warning Elon Musk over a “disturbing” move to suspend journalists.
Eva Kaili, one of four suspects, is stripped of her role as vice-president of the European Parliament.
Four people have been arrested over accusations Qatar bribed officials to try to win influence.
Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must act amid concerns within the bloc over US climate legislation.
The European Union agrees a cap of $60 a barrel on exported Russian crude, after Poland gave its backing.
EU airlines will be able to install equipment that lets them provide 5G on board planes by June 2023.
The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother’s life or health were at risk.
The Russian president says the “ball is in the EU’s court”, but Germany quickly rejects the offer.
At a summit in Prague on Friday, 27 leaders will consider how to protect consumers from soaring bills.
Energy tops the agenda in Bulgaria’s election and Russia’s war and its gas play a big role.
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EU agrees windfall tax on energy firms
The EU has agreed to implement levies on energy firms which are benefiting from soaring gas prices.
The EU’s warning comes after Russia’s president said he could use “all the means available to us”.
The EU voted on Thursday to condemn Hungary’s government, saying it was not a full democracy.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen also calls for windfall taxes on energy companies in a keynote speech.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says the EU must cut Russia’s war revenues.
Russians will also face a lengthier application process under new EU proposals.
The announcement comes shortly after the G7 agrees to cap the price of Russian oil in support of Ukraine.
Calls mount for an EU-wide cap on the price of gas and for it not to dictate the price of electricity.
Tensions have been rising over disagreements including the movement of citizens across the border.
The UK is threatening health on the French coast as raw sewage is dumped in the sea, French MEPs say.
Malta is the only EU state with a total ban on abortion, but some believe change could be coming.
The EU rejects Russia’s demand that member states pay for Gazprom gas in roubles, not euros.
EU members agree to reduce gas use, but some including Ireland, Malta and Cyprus can seek exemptions.
Gazprom announces another drastic cut in supplies as the EU tries to replenish stores for winter.
Countries urged to cut use by 15% until March, with the target becoming mandatory if Russia halts supplies.
President Zelensky calls it a “unique and historical moment…Ukraine’s future is within the EU.”
The European Commission backs Ukraine’s candidate status, but says the country must make changes.