In her annual address, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, pushed for the bloc to remain firm in the face of Russian aggression.
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Europe Plans to Ban Goods Made With Forced Labor
While it does not explicitly mention Xinjiang, the western Chinese region where Uyghurs are believed to be pressed to work in camps, the proposal is widely seen as being aimed at Beijing.
As Crises Mount, Europe Turns Once Again to Big Spending
The standoff with Russia over Ukraine and rising energy prices are rapidly overturning European economic orthodoxy, with barely a peep of dissent.
Unequal Access to Monkeypox Shots Gives Europe Pandemic Flashbacks
After Covid disparities sent people across borders in search of vaccines, the European Union tried to create a level playing field. But it’s still far from complete.
Facing ‘Putin’s Energy Blackmail,’ Europe Agrees to Cut Russian Gas Use
Holding together despite some nations’ dependence on Russia, the European Union agreed to make voluntary savings mandatory if the Kremlin suddenly decides to turn off the taps over its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Cuts Gas Flow to Europe, Intensifying Fears It Is Weaponizing Fuel
On the eve of a European Union meeting to debate a gas conservation plan to make the bloc less vulnerable to a Russian squeeze, Moscow slashed the flow to Germany.
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The E.U. plans to ration gas.
With Russian Cutoff Feared, Europeans Are Told to Curb Natural Gas Use
The European Union’s executive branch says member countries must cut consumption by 15 percent between now and the springtime to stave off a major crisis as Russia weaponizes its exports.
With Russian Cutoff Feared, Europeans Are Told to Curb Natural Gas Use
The European Union’s executive branch says member countries must cut consumption by 15 percent between now and the springtime to stave off a major crisis as Russia weaponizes its exports.
At Europe’s Largest Port, Russia Sanctions Meet Their Toughest Test
The Dutch port of Rotterdam and its staff are at the front line of enforcing the European Union’s restrictions on trade with Russia. It’s no easy task.