The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Pulling the plug on Russian oil and gas won’t be a smooth ride for consumers

Shell has issued a reminder to Europe of the disruption entailed in disentangling itself from its energy framework

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022

Mother of all sanctions: Can the West do without Russian oil and gas?

Europe's first full-scale invasion of a sovereign state since World War II, a refugee crisis to match and an endgame sure to upend more than just the West's resolve: as the EU turns up the heat on Vladimir Putin, it's already asking citizens to turn down their thermostats. How will…

France 24 · Mar 8, 2022

Europe ‘faces recession and financial crisis if Russia turns off gas’ in retaliation for Ukraine sanctions

‘Everything from here on is pain’ as EU, UK and US unveil plans to aggressively cut dependence on Russian fossil fuels, despite Moscow’s threat of retaliation

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

European oil receipts boosting Putin’s war chest by $285m a day, study finds

Thinktank says dependence on Russian oil underlines urgent need for clean energy

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2022

EU rapporteur on Ukraine criticises two Irish MEPs for voting down Russia motion

Clare Daly and Mick Wallace were among 13 MEPs to vote against the European Parliament resolution.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Citizens’ assembly may be needed to discuss neutrality – Taoiseach

Micheal Martin said the actions of Vladimir Putin have left the EU exposed in terms of security.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Ukraine: how negotiations could stop the war and what needs to happen first

After two weeks of war in Ukraine, the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the region and the persistent risk of wider escalation make a rapidly negotiated end to the war more urgent than ever. But the prospects for a success of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are slim.

The Conversation · Mar 8, 2022

UK to ban Russian oil imports by end of year

In synchronised announcements, western nations announce plans to cut back on Russian energy

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

EU to harmonize criminalization of rape across the bloc

The European Union’s executive arm wants to harmonize the criminalization of rape across the 27-nation bloc on the strict basis of lack of consent

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

Usmanov’s superyacht to languish in Hamburg after crew depart

Alisher Usmanov’s superyacht will languish in a dock in Hamburg after its crew and captain were made redundant after European Union and U.S. sanctions made it impossible to pay their wages.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022