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Germany Drops Opposition to Russian Oil Ban, Ministers Say

Two senior ministers in Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government on Monday said Germany would be ready to back an immediate European Union ban on Russian oil imports, and that Europe's biggest economy could weather shortages and price hikes. The comments by Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Economy Minister Robert Habeck are…

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Apple Under Antitrust Allegations in Brussels

Brussels regulators have accused Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) of abusing its dominant position in mobile payments to limit rivals’ access to contactless technology. Apple could face a fine of up to 10% of its global turnover or $36.6 billion based on its 2021 revenue for the alleged breach of EU competition law. Also Read: Apple To…

Benzinga

EU to propose phasing out Russian oil by end of year

BRUSSELS — The European Union is set to propose a ban on Russian oil by the end of the year, with restrictions on imports introduced gradually until then, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Some European energy firms consider paying for gas in roubles

Some European energy firms are considering a two-tiered payment scheme, which would comply with Russian demands for payments in roubles. German provider Uniper is among those arguing the system would comply with EU law – although Brussels has warned that companies could breach sanctions if they agree to the Kremlin's…

France 24

Future of European Super League discussed at key meeting

The private meeting, to discuss the future of football on the continent, was set to involve a representative of Andrea Agnelli’s office

The Independent UK

Hungary says 'no obstacles' to signing agreement on EU recovery funds

Hungary sees no obstacles to signing an agreement with Brussels about the release of EU recovery funds to Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday.

Reuters

Stoltenberg: Finland and Sweden Could Join NATO Quickly

Finland and Sweden will be able to join NATO quickly should they decide to ask for membership in the Western military alliance, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "If they decide to apply, Finland and Sweden will be warmly welcomed and I expect the process to go quickly," Stoltenberg…

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‘Totally dysfunctional’: Sophie in ‘t Veld on the EU’s relationship with democracy

Calling for a radical reboot, the Dutch MEP argues a weak European parliament has left EU leaders too powerful and unaccountable

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson is flailing – so he is reviving his Brexit greatest hits

The plan to override the Northern Ireland protocol is a tired repeat of the dishonesty that got Johnson elected, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

EU agrees on internet rulebook for Google, Facebook, other tech giants

BRUSSELS: European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday clinched a deal on new rules requiring tech giants to do more to police illegal content on their platforms and to pay a fee to regulators monitoring their compliance.

Bangkok Post

Eurostar has a huge sale with tickets from £39 to Paris, Brussels and Lille

Eurostar deals for summer 2022 currently include discounted tickets from £39 each way for holidays including Paris, Brussels, Lille and Rotterdam but the sale's not on for long

Daily Mirror

Feeling blue in today's world? Head for Belgian bluebells!

Nature’s beauty is rapturous again this springtime — flaunting its purple haze of bluebells in the woods south of Brussels

The Independent UK

Belgium starts trial of suspected Paris attack helpers

Fourteen people went on trial in Belgium on Tuesday accused of helping a jihadist group that killed 130 people in the gun and bomb attacks across Paris in 2015.

Reuters

8th Thai-Belgian Business Forum “Living up to social challenges”

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Frankfurt Office in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy Brussels, the Royal Belgian Embassy Bangkok, and The Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce (BeLuThai) are organising the 8th Thai-Belgian Business Forum.

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Iraq Was Pressured to Increase Oil Output Away from OPEC, Says Oil Minister

Iraq was pressured to increase its oil production outside the remit of OPEC's policy on output, Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said on Saturday. He also told Al Hadath TV that OPEC was committed to providing the oil supplies needed to compensate for any shortages. OPEC has resisted calls by…

Reuters

Russia expels 18 from EU's Moscow mission in retaliatory move

Moscow has expelled 18 employees of the European Union's delegation to Russia in retaliation at Brussels' expulsion of 19 Russians earlier this month, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Salon

Now the right wants to claim Ukraine

At global gathering of right-wing nationalists, a startling pivot: Putin's toast — and wow, do they love Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey To Take ‘New Steps’ towards Normalizing Ties With Egypt

Turkey announced that it will take more steps to normalize relations with Egypt, but denied appointing a new ambassador to Cairo. “Ankara and Cairo are taking positive steps and ambassadors will be reciprocally appointed when the time is right,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters after a NATO foreign…

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Birmingham Post

Aodhán Connolly swaps retail hat for Northern Ireland Executive role in Brussels

The former head of the NOrthern Ireland Retail Consortium has been appointed head of the Northern Ireland Executive’s office in Brussels.

Reuters

Brussels says oligarchs' assets worth almost 30 billion euros frozen in EU

The European Commission said on Friday that European Union governments had frozen about 30 billion euros ($32.6 billion) of assets linked to oligarchs and other people sanctioned by the EU since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Condemning Bucha cruelty, EU offers speedy start for Ukraine membership

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the civilian deaths in the Ukrainian town of Bucha showed the "cruel face" of Russia's army and pledged to try to speed Ukraine's bid to become a member of the European Union.

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International Crisis Group Urges Tunisian President to Launch 'Inclusive Dialogue'

The International Crisis Group has called on Tunisian President Kais Saied to launch an “inclusive” national political dialogue to reduce polarization and prevent the country from sliding into a severe socio-economic crisis. In a report published on its website, the Brussels-based organization urged the President to launch a national dialogue…

Reuters

Prospect of Finland, Sweden joining NATO discussed at Brussels meeting: State Dept. official

The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO was part of the discussion during a meeting of foreign ministers from the military alliance in Brussels this week, a senior U.S. State Department official said.

Reuters

Finland to clarify next steps on possible NATO entry within weeks -foreign minister

Finland will clarify next steps regarding a possible decision to seek NATO membership in the coming weeks, Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told reporters after attending a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Britain steps up its supply of military equipment to Ukraine

Britain is set to send armoured vehicles to Ukraine, having already supplied thousands of missiles, including anti-tank weapons

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