World Jun 21 European Union countries agree on new sanctions against Russia for its war in Ukraine Sweden, which currently holds the rotating EU presidency, said that the package includes measures aimed at countering sanctions circumvention and individual listings.
World Jun 14 European Commission charges Google with antitrust violations, says it must break up digital ad business The unprecedented decision Wednesday to push for such a breakup marks a significant escalation by Brussels in its crackdown on Silicon Valley digital giants.
World Apr 21 French producers frothing over 'The Champagne of Beers' The Comité Champagne — the body protecting the Champagne designation — asked for the destruction of a shipment of 2,352 cans on the grounds that the term infringes the protected designation of origin “Champagne.”…
World Mar 23 EU leaders approve fast-track plan to send Ukraine artillery ammunition European Union leaders have endorsed a plan for sending Ukraine 1 million rounds of artillery ammunition within the next 12 months to help the country counter Russia’s invasion forces.
World Feb 09 Zelenskyy urges EU to grant Ukraine membership President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that “a Ukraine that is winning” should become a European Union member.
World Dec 19 EU countries reach compromise on natural gas price cap European Union ministers have finalized a long-awaited deal to implement a natural gas price cap that they hope helps households and businesses better weather price surges.
Politics Dec 15 European Union approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war The European Union says it has approved a new package of sanctions aimed at ramping up pressure against Russia for its war in Ukraine.
World Nov 30 EU seeks specialized court to investigate Russia war crimes European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday the EU will work with international partners to get "the broadest international support possible" for the tribunal while supporting the International Criminal Court.
World Nov 30 EU recommends blocking billions of euros allocated to Hungary The European Union's executive branch has recommended that billions of euros in EU funds be withheld from Hungary over its failure to implement solid rule-of-law reforms, a move highlighting lingering divergences between the European partners.
World Nov 28 Police take down cocaine 'super cartel' in Europe, arrest 49 Europol says law enforcement authorities in six different countries have joined forces to take down a "super cartel" of drugs traffickers controlling about one third of the cocaine trade in Europe.