The G7 wants to cap the price of Russian oil. It won’t be easy.
As the war in Ukraine nears its eighth month with no resolution in sight, Western countries are stepping up efforts to strip Russia of its largest source of income: oil. … Read More
Tag: European Union
EU watchdog probes Frontex & EEAS support to non-EU states to develop surveillance
The EU’s watchdog has opened investigations into the bloc’s border and diplomatic agencies over concerns they might not have carried out necessary human rights risk and impact assessments before supporting … Read More
Austria launches legal challenge over EU’s ‘greenwashing’ of nuclear and gas
Austria has filed a legal challenge over the inclusion of nuclear energy and natural gas on the European Union’s list of “green” investments. “What I oppose with all my might … Read More
Forest fires: Nine member states now have new burned area records
The total area burned during this year’s wildfire season reached new records in nine European Union member states, new figure shows. As of October 1, more than 771,000 hectares had … Read More
New hope Northern Ireland dispute can be solved as EU-UK talks resume
The European Union and United Kingdom have resumed Brexit talks with a renewed hope that the long running saga of the Northern Ireland Protocol can be resolved. However, the EU … Read More
Energy crisis: EU countries set to debate price cap on gas and its potential risks
The idea of imposing a price cap on gas imports and transactions is set to top the agenda of an informal meeting of EU countries in Prague. It comes a … Read More
Could the European Political Community ease EU-UK relations?
There could be the start of an EU-UK rapprochement as more than 40 European leaders, including British Prime Minister Liz Truss, gather for strategic discussions about the challenges Europe faces, … Read More
What we know and don’t know about the European Political Community
More than 40 European leaders are expected to gather in Prague on Thursday for the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community but much remains unclear over what this new … Read More
Ukraine war: EU countries agree new sanctions on Russia that includes a price cap on Russian oil
The European Union has approved new sanctions against Russia, including a price cap on Russian crude oil and refined products. It comes in direct response to the illegal annexation of … Read More
Energy crisis: EU outlines possible gas price cap strategies ahead of meeting on Friday
The European Commission has outlined possible strategies to cap gas prices as the bloc faces a looming energy crisis this winter. Member states are divided over the emergency measures designed … Read More
