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European spyware investigators criticize Israel and Poland

European Parliament members investigating the use of surveillance spyware by European Union governments have sharply criticized Israel

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Eamon Ryan says dealing with energy crisis goes hand-in-hand with climate action

And Minister Ryan says he also believes Ireland can be “really good” at delivering on renewables.

Irish Mirror · Sep 21, 2022

What if carbon border taxes applied to all carbon – fossil fuels, too?

The European Union is embarking on an experiment that will expand its climate policies to imports for the first time. It’s called a carbon border adjustment, and it aims to level the playing field for the EU’s domestic producers by taxing energy-intensive imports like steel and cement that are high…

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2022

European governments spend half a trillion euros on energy crisis - report

Governments in Europe have earmarked nearly 500 billion euros in the last year to cushion citizens and companies from soaring gas and power prices, according to research published by think-tank Bruegel on Wednesday.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

Raids on German homes of Putin oligarch with former ties to Arsenal and Everton

Poilce in Germany have carried out raids on properties linked to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, a former shareholder at Arsenal Football Club, who also had links to Everton.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

EU says support for Ukraine steadfast in face of Russian aggression

The European Union's support for Kyiv will remain steadfast in the face of Russian aggression, the president of the council representing the bloc's 27 member states said on Wednesday after Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated the war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

EU executive says Putin's "reckless" nuclear gamble must stop

The European Union executive on Wednesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of a "very dangerous nuclear gamble" and said the international community had to put pressure on him to "stop such reckless behavior."

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

Three EU leaders urge calm over Putin's nuclear rhetoric

President Vladimir Putin's latest steps in Russia's war against Ukraine show his panic and the European Union will continue supporting Kyiv, three of the bloc's leaders said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Sep 21, 2022

Meta: We’re not-so-big tech now

The company's big stock drop and competition from TikTok gives it new defenses against the charge of monopoly.

Axios · Sep 21, 2022

Syrian refugees mass in convoy on Turkish border to walk into Greece

Tens of thousands of people are planning to enter EU country together, after alleged racist attacks and rising tensions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2022