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EU seeks $140 billion to insulate consumers from energy crisis

The European Union's executive outlined plans on Wednesday to raise more than $140 billion from energy firms to help shield households and businesses from soaring prices that threaten economic recession and insolvencies.

Reuters

‘Putin will fail and Europe will prevail,’ EU chief tells MEPs

European Commission president also vows to speed Ukraine’s EU integration in wide-ranging speech

The Guardian - UK

EU nations told not to 'appease' Russia as desperate Putin 'uses kit from North Korea'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU's alliance with Ukraine would be 'unshakeable' and 'this is the time for us to show resolve, not appeasement'

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EU to slap windfall tax on oil giants to send profits to 'those who need it'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said 'it is wrong to receive extraordinary profits benefiting from war' as EU chiefs drew up plans for this winter

Daily Mirror

Truss under pressure after EU plans windfall tax on energy firms to curb soaring prices

Ursula von der Leyen says it is wrong for companies to make huge profits due to Ukraine war

The Independent UK

EU executive chief backs call to reform way bloc acts and decides

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen voiced her support on Wednesday for the idea of reforming EU institutions through an update of the European Union's treaties, something she said citizens had shown they wanted.

Reuters

EU plans 'comprehensive reform' of electricity market

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The European Union presented plans on Wednesday to tap into the windfall profits of energy firms as part of measures to tame gas and electricity prices that have soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

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EU chief in tribute to Queen who ‘spoke to the soul of the world’

Ursula von der Leyen said the Queen ‘found the right words for every moment in time’.

The Independent UK

Energy bill help for businesses will start from October even if payments have to be backdated, says No 10 – as it happened

Assurance comes after reports that crucial support scheme may not be in operation until November

The Guardian - UK

EU chief proposes electricity market reform, revenue cap

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wants to cap the revenues of electricity producing companies that are making extraordinary profits due to the war in Ukraine and climate change

The Independent UK

EU Says Solidarity with Ukraine ‘Unshakeable’, Lays Out Energy Spike Solutions

The European Commission unveiled on Wednesday a series of proposals to curb the energy price spike that has hit Europe in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while stressing that the bloc's solidarity with Kyiv would be "unshakeable." With Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska the guest of honor as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU will double firefighting capacity to tackle climate impacts, von der Leyen says

The European Union will double its firefighting capacity to help countries cope with increasingly devastating climate change impacts, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

Reuters

EU chief Von der Leyen to visit Ukraine to stress support

European Union Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen has announced she will visit Kyiv later Wednesday to show the bloc’s support for Ukraine as it fights back against the Russian invasion

The Independent UK

EU lays out energy crisis plan, says solidarity with Ukraine unshakeable

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a series of proposals to curb the energy price spike that has rocked Europe in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while stressing that the EU's solidarity with Kyiv would be "unshakeable."

Reuters

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Live: EU plans 'comprehensive reform' of electricity market, EU chief says in annual address

Europe's fears of a long winter with scarce energy supplies because of Russia's war in Ukraine topped an annual speech by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday.

AFP

Energy crisis to dominate EU chief's annual speech

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - Europe's fears of a long winter with scarce energy supplies because of Russia's war in Ukraine are expected to top an annual speech by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday.

Reuters

Ukraine's first lady to be guest of honor at EU State of Union

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska will be the guest of honor at Wednesday's EU State of the Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday on Twitter.

Irish Mirror

Late Late Toy Show star Adam King hailed by EU Commission President for his 'symbol of hope' during Covid-19

"His idea travelled far and wide and helped us to collectively heal"

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EU proposes Russian gas price cap, windfall tax

The European Union is proposing a cap on the price of Russian natural gas, despite Vladimir Putin threatening to cut off supplies for any market that does so. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is also asking energy ministers to consider imposing a windfall tax on companies that have…

Al Jazeera

EU plans to cap Russian gas price as Putin issues warning

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to cut off all energy supplies if Brussels were to impose a cap.

AFP

Putin says 'impossible' to isolate Russia, vowing to cut gas and oil supplies

Moscow (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday it was "impossible" to isolate Moscow and vowed to cut gas and oil deliveries to countries imposing a price cap on supplies.

The Guardian - UK

EU sets out plans for windfall taxes and power savings amid energy crisis

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen also plans cap on price of Russian gas

The Independent UK

EU wants price cap on Russian gas, energy companies to pay

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says European Union countries should set a price cap on Russian natural gas

Reuters

EU to propose price cap on Russian gas, von der Leyen says

The European Commission will propose a price cap on Russian gas, alongside measures including a mandatory EU cut in electricity use and a ceiling on the revenue of non-gas power generators, the bloc's chief said on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

World leaders react to Liz Truss’s appointment as Prime Minister of the UK

Keir Starmer and Nicola Sturgeon congratulated Truss but urged the new Tory leader to address the cost-of-living crisis

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