The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Vladimir Putin warns West could be cut off from Russian energy supply if prices are capped

Addressing the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok the Russian leader reaffirms his commitment to Crimea while Ukraine ramps up offensives in the region.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

Greece tells state workers to save power, seeks 10% cut

Greece’s government has announced a carrot-and-stick drive to cut public sector energy use by 10% this year

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

EU imports of Ukrainian chicken soar after quota lifted, French group says

The lifting of European Union custom duties on Ukrainian goods led to a jump in poultry imports that has benefited a single company rather than Ukrainian farmers, French poultry makers said on Wednesday, asking for the temporary move not to be renewed.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Swiss seek closer defence ties to EU, NATO; to stay neutral

Switzerland will seek closer defence and security ties to the European Union and NATO while preserving its traditional neutrality in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the government said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Ukraine thanks EU for 5 billion euros aid, calls for full IMF program

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday thanked the European Union for confirming 5 billion euros ($4.97 billion) in macro-financial aid but said the country needed a "full-fledged" program of financing from the International Monetary Fund.

Reuters · Sep 7, 2022

Brexit ‘opportunities’ role ditched with no replacement for Jacob Rees-Mogg

Hunting down Brexit boons will be ‘taken across departments’ in Truss government

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

'Fairly obvious landing zone' to resolve Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol says Secretary of State

Chris Heaton-Harris faced his first questions from MPs since being appointed by Prime Minster Liz Truss as Northern Ireland secretary

Belfast Live · Sep 7, 2022

EU sets out plans for windfall taxes and power savings amid energy crisis

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen also plans cap on price of Russian gas

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022

Tony Blair and Bertie Ahern working behind scenes in UK-EU Brexit deadlock

Northern Ireland minister Conor Burns thanks architects of peace deal who have been helping to get UK and EU back to table

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022

EU wants price cap on Russian gas, energy companies to pay

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says European Union countries should set a price cap on Russian natural gas

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022