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EU ramps up legal pressure on UK over breaches of Brexit deal

The European Union ramped up its legal campaign against the UK over breaches to the Brexit deal, days after legislation allowing Britain to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland protocol cleared the House of Commons.

Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022

EU gives Hungary a month to act before moving to suspend funds

The European Commission gave Hungary a final month to address its concerns about the rule of law before asking European Union governments to suspend some of the funds Hungary is to get under the bloc's 2021-2027 budget.

Reuters · Jul 22, 2022

EU launches four new legal actions against UK government for breaking Northern Ireland protocol

Total of seven infringement proceedings are now live against the UK for not implementing Brexit deal

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2022

Charity Commission not investigating large cash donation to Charles’s charity

The prince faced criticism amid allegations he was given a suitcase full of 500 euro notes by a former Qatari prime minister.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

EU asked to reduce gas consumption by 15 percent to face possible Russian cuts

The European Commission has asked member states to reduce their demand for natural gas by 15 percent over the next few months in order to ensure enough remains for the winter if Russia decides to cut off its supply.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2022

Brussels asks EU member states to slash gas use by 15%

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns a full cutoff of Russian gas flows to Europe is ‘a likely scenario’.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2022

EU draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff

European Union Commissioners are putting the finishing touches to a drastic plan to make sure that any Russian cutoff of natural gas supplies to the bloc will not disrupt industries and send an additional chill through homes next winter

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

Hungary aims to reach deal with EU to unblock cash by end-August

Hungary is aiming to reach a deal with the European Commission to unblock billions of euros in EU funds by the end of August, Hungarian State Secretary for EU Affairs Janos Boka said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jul 19, 2022

Weddings to be allowed on beaches, forests and in homes in biggest shake-up of law since 19th century

Weddings would be allowed in any ‘safe and dignified’ location under the reforms

Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2022

EU's chief executive heads to Azerbaijan in search of gas deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Baku on Monday to seek more natural gas from Azerbaijan, the EU's executive said, as the European Union seeks to reduce its reliance on Russian energy.

Reuters · Jul 17, 2022