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EU energy ministers seek compromise on gas price cap

Brussels (AFP) - EU ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday struggled to bridge differences over a proposed cap on natural gas prices, a challenge stymying other measures designed to mitigate Europe's energy crunch.

AFP

EU delays decision on natural gas price cap, countries still at odds

European Union energy ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday failed to strike a final deal on a bloc-wide cap on natural gas prices, after months of debate between countries over whether the measure can ease Europe's energy crisis.

Reuters

The Brussels corruption scandal is an extreme example of something very common

Analysis: Suitcases of money in hotel rooms are simply the most blatant form of something that is often quite legal

The Independent UK

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NATO's Stoltenberg: 'Likelihood of use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine remains low'

In an interview with FRANCE 24 from Brussels, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned that any use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine would have "severe, dramatic consequences for Russia", calling Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear rhetoric "reckless and dangerous". However, the NATO chief said he believes "the likelihood of any…

France 24

EU parliament's credibility rocked by Qatar bribe claims

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The European Parliament scrambled Monday to get ahead of the widening scandal of alleged huge cash bribes from figures working on behalf of World Cup host Qatar.

AFP

Greek Foreign Minister Slams Türkiye’s Missile Threat

Greece’s foreign minister has lashed out at Türkiye after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to hit Athens with ballistic missiles. “It is unacceptable and universally condemnable for threats of a missile attack against Greece to be made by an allied country, a NATO member,” Nikos Dendias said Monday, arriving…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Four people charged in EU parliament corruption investigation

Qatar, the Gulf state that is alleged to be behind the scandal, rejects any attempts to associate it with the misconduct

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EU Condemns Iran Executions, Tops up Ukraine’s Arms Fund

European Union foreign ministers on Monday condemned Iran for its crackdown on anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia, while moving ahead with a new package of sanctions meant to raise pressure on Tehran. The EU "will take any action we can to support young women and peaceful demonstrators,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Four people charged over Qatar’s alleged bribing of EU officials

Charges come after Belgian police made six arrests and seized phones, computers and €600,000 in cash

The Guardian - UK

Greek MEP held as Qatar graft probe expands

Brussels (AFP) - A European Parliament vice president, Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili, was charged with corruption and remanded in custody on Sunday after Belgian investigators found "bags of cash" in her home.

AFP

EU parliament vice president detained over Qatar corruption allegations

Authorities seize large sum of cash from Greek politician’s home in Brussels

The Independent UK

EU lawmaker arrested in probe of bribery by gulf state

Belgian prosecutors arrested at least four suspects, including a lawmaker, after raiding multiple properties across Brussels as part of what they called a “major investigation” into possible bribery of European Parliament officials by an unidentified gulf nation.

Tribune News Service

Under-fire Greek MEP loses VP powers over Qatar graft probe

Brussels (AFP) - A Greek MEP had her powers as a vice president of the European Parliament suspended Saturday over a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar that has ensnared four others and sparked calls for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

AFP

Greek MEP stripped of vice president powers over Qatar graft probe

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Greek MEP stripped of vice president status over Qatar graft probe

Brussels (AFP) - A Greek MEP was suspended as a vice president of the European Parliament Saturday over a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar that has ensnared four others and sparked calls for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

Bangkok Post

PM to push BCG model in Brussels

Thailand will push its bio-circular-green (BCG) economic development model at a commemorative summit in Europe this week.

AFP

Calls for reform after EU arrests in Qatar corruption probe

Brussels (AFP) - The arrest of a European Parliament vice-president and four others linked to a corruption probe implicating World Cup hosts Qatar sparked calls Saturday for "root and branch reform" in the EU institution.

AFP

EU parliament arrests spark calls for tighter controls over MEPs

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Evening Standard

Banking reforms may not cause the next crash, but they’re unlikely to boost growth either

‘Red tape’ is a revealing concept. To some, it represents bureaucracy (ideally of the foreign kind) ‘gone mad’. Think Brussels directives on the correct angle of a banana – a myth based on EU Commission Regulation No 2257/94 on standards for bananas.

France 24

Showdown between Brussels and Budapest: The battle over Hungary's EU funds

For years, Brussels has been at loggerheads with the Hungarian government over a host of issues – migrants, the rights of minorities, media freedoms, the independence of the justice system and, most recently, over Russia and Ukraine. Long-standing tensions are coming to a head as Hungary delays a proposed EU…

The Guardian - UK

Four people arrested as part of inquiry into Gulf state buying EU influence

Belgian police seized cash and searched 16 properties across Brussels during major investigation into corruption and money laundering

The Independent UK

Angry passengers block terminal after being ‘stranded’ at Brussels Airport

Angry group’s flight was grounded due to a technical issue

AFP

EU welcomes Croatia into Schengen, blocks Bulgaria, Romania

Brussels (AFP) - The EU on Thursday approved Croatia as the newest member of the border check-free Schengen zone from next month, but Austria and the Netherlands blocked Romania and Bulgaria from joining.

Reuters

Germany wants Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania to join Schengen - interior minister

Germany supports bids by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania to join the Schengen area, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said in Brussels on Thursday, adding that she did not share Austria's opposition to enlargement of the visa-free travel zone.

AFP

Meta sees itself as dwarfed by 'Giant Tech' Apple

Brussels (AFP) - Facebook parent Meta may be in the Big Tech club but it sees itself as being dwarfed by "Giant Tech" company -- and corporate foe -- Apple, a top executive, Nick Clegg, said Wednesday.

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