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Russia Shuts Down Nord Stream Pipeline for Maintenance, Europe Braced for Worst
Russia shut down Europe's largest gas pipeline, Nord Stream 1, for annual maintenance on Monday, but some are concerned that…
July 12, 2022
Europe Must Shoulder More Defense Burden as U.S. Tackles China Threat: U.K. Army Chief
European countries should take up the burden of defending their own continent to free up U.S. resources that…
June 29, 2022
E.U. Countries Adopt Mandatory Gas Storage Amid Russia’s Cuts
Germany activated the second phase of its three-stage emergency plan for natural gas supplies saying the country faces a “crisis” and warning that storage targets for the winter are at risk due to dwindling deliveries from Russia.
Russia May Cut Off Gas Completely, Europe Must Act Now – IEA
Russia may cut off gas to Europe entirely as it seeks to bolster its political leverage amid the…
June 23, 2022
E.U., Egypt, Israel Agree to Export Israeli Liquified Natural Gas to Europe
Egypt, Israel and the European Union signed a gas deal Wednesday in which Egypt will export Israeli liquified…
June 16, 2022
E.U. States Vote to Continue Funding Despite Palestinian Antisemitic Incitement in Textbooks
The package includes €145.35m. for salaries and pensions of PA civil servants, including those who write textbooks.
Stall on Oil Ban Shows E.U. Capitals Trying to Limit Pain of Helping Ukraine
As Russian troops grind through Donbas, EU nations bicker over technicalities of an oil embargo.
May 30, 2022
EU Leaders Urge Putin to Begin ‘Direct Dialogue’ With Zelensky for Peace in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke via phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, calling for a ceasefire and…
May 30, 2022
European Union Dashes Ukraine’s Hopes of Quick Membership
"There is no fast-track process," said Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, a prominent opponent of EU enlargement, while adding the bloc would continue deepening ties with Kyiv.