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Eurozone contracts further as Germany heads for recession

Brussels (AFP) - Germany, the EU's top economy and Europe's export powerhouse, looks headed for imminent recession, according to a closely watched survey Monday that pointed to a deepening eurozone contraction.

AFP

Hungary PM in new anti-EU tirade amid protests by teachers

Budapest (AFP) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday attacked the EU over its Russia sanctions policy, while in Budapest, tens of thousands protested what they say is his neglect of the education sector.

AFP

The culture of incest: Ending the system of victim-blaming

The French government proposes new laws on dealing with incest as figures reveal that some 160,000 French children are victims of incest every year. Annette Young talks to Franco-American author and journalist, Iris Brey, whose latest book tackles the issue. As the protests in Iran continue, Iranian women living-in-exile are…

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EU shouldn't build dependency on regimes like China, says Finnish PM

The European Union shouldn't be building strategic, critical dependency on authoritarian regimes such as China, Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Friday.

Reuters

EU to give 18 billion euros to Kyiv next year to help run Ukraine

The European Union will give Kyiv 1.5 billion euros a month in 2023 to help run Ukraine as it fights back Russia's invading troops, the head of the bloc's executive said on Friday.

Reuters

Hungary gets exemption from planned EU gas price cap, PM Orban says

Hungary's prime minister said on Friday that an agreement had been reached at the EU summit in Brussels that any future EU gas price cap will not apply to long-term gas supply deals like the 15-year deal that Hungary has with Russia's Gazprom.

Reuters

EU agrees 'roadmap' to contain energy prices

Brussels (AFP) - EU leaders on Friday reached agreement on a "roadmap" aimed at putting in place measures within weeks to shield European consumers from soaring energy prices.

AFP

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EU leaders clash over how to tackle energy prices

Brussels (AFP) - EU leaders clashed Thursday over how to ride out Europe's energy shock, with traditional partners France and Germany at loggerheads over imposing a cap on gas prices pushed skywards by the war in Ukraine.

AFP

EU leaders to keep studying gas price caps

European Union leaders ended another debate on the bloc's response to the energy crunch without agreement on whether to cap gas prices, deciding in the early hours of Friday morning to keep examining options to put a ceiling on costs.

Reuters

EU leaders fight for common ground on energy prices

Brussels (AFP) - EU leaders are set for tough talks on how to handle Europe's energy shock Thursday, with capitals at loggerheads over imposing a cap on gas prices pushed skywards by the war in Ukraine.

AFP

EU leaders struggle for common ground on energy prices

Brussels (AFP) - EU leaders will debate how to handle Europe's energy shock Thursday, with capitals at loggerheads over imposing a cap on gas prices pushed skywards by the war in Ukraine.

AFP

Meloni rages as Berlusconi’s ‘vodka gifts’ from Putin hijack Italy’s coalition talks

If there was ever any doubt that Silvio Berlusconi would make an awkward “junior” partner in Italy’s next government, it was dispelled in sensational fashion this week as the octogenarian former premier was recorded boasting that he exchanged gifts of vodka, wine and “sweet” letters with Russia’s Vladimir Putin –…

France 24

UK-EU protocol talks ‘will continue’ if snap Stormont election called

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has again warned he will call a poll if powersharing is not restored by October 28.

The Independent UK

As Xi tightens grip, EU rethinks approach to China

Brussels (AFP) - Partners, competitors or rivals?European Union leaders are debating whether to rethink their stance on China as President Xi Jinping tightens his grip over an ever more assertive Beijing.

AFP

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EU response to energy crisis looms amid rising oil, gas prices

Energy prices began soaring last year after lifting of pandemic lockdowns, followed by Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Hungary on track to meet all commitments made to secure deal on EU funds -minister

Hungary's Development Minister Tibor Navracsics said on Wednesday that informal feedback from Brussels showed that they are content with the Hungarian commitments made in order to secure a deal on European Union funds.

Reuters

Sanctions needed if Iranian drones used in Ukraine, says Poland

EU countries generally agree that sanctions should be imposed on Iran if investigation proves the country provided Russia with drones used in attacks in Ukraine, the Polish foreign minister said on Monday after meeting his counterparts in Brussels.

Belfast Live

Jeffrey Donaldson: Debris of NI Protocol must be cleared for Stormont to return

The DUP leader was speaking ahead of a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Monday

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The Independent UK

Debris of protocol must be cleared for Stormont to return – DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson will meet Taoiseach Micheal Martin on Monday.

France 24

Russia's war against Ukraine: Putin intensifies attacks after Crimea bridge blasts

A wave of missile attacks the likes of which had not been seen in months: Russian missiles rained down on cities across Ukraine this week, including in Lviv, Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and many others. The attacks follow the explosions on the Kerch bridge that links Russia to the illegally annexed Crimean…

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US Pushes Allies to Assemble Patchwork Air Defenses for Ukraine

The United States is pressing allies to hastily build for Ukraine a patchwork air defense network using NATO-compatible equipment -- some ultra-modern, others older -- to protect strategic targets from Russian strikes. The effort was given added urgency after Moscow pummeled Ukraine with missiles this week, damaging energy facilities nationwide…

AFP

US pushes allies to assemble patchwork air defenses for Ukraine

Washington (AFP) - The United States is pressing allies to hastily build for Ukraine a patchwork air defense network using NATO-compatible equipment -- some ultra-modern, others older -- to protect strategic targets from Russian strikes.

Irish Mirror

Irish charity joins 'fight against single use plastics' in Brussels

"We all see first-hand how much plastic packaging ends up in our rivers and beaches" says Irish MEP Grace O'Sullivan

Reuters

Finland interested in European anti-aircraft defence system

Finland is interested in the development of a European anti-aircraft defence system but would not take a very central role in it, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen told reporters on Wednesday, after meeting with NATO peers in Brussels.

AFP

Brussels backs Bosnia for EU candidate status

Brussels (AFP) - The European Commission on Wednesday said it was recommending that EU countries give Bosnia candidacy status to join the bloc.

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