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EU imposes sanctions on Mali’s PM, coup leaders

The officials are subject to a travel ban which prevents them from entering the EU and freezing of their assets.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2022

‘NATO will not get involved militarily in Ukraine’, says alliance’s deputy chief

With concern still high over a potential war between Russia and Ukraine, NATO's deputy secretary general spoke to FRANCE 24. Mircea Geoana told our Europe editor Catherine Nicholson: "NATO will not get involved militarily in Ukraine – we support Ukraine in many other ways, individual allies support Ukraine. And in…

France 24 · Feb 4, 2022

'Priority is de-escalation through diplomacy': EU Justice Commissioner on Ukraine crisis

"Everything is on the table" regarding new EU sanctions on Russia - but "de-escalation through diplomacy" remains the bloc's priority in the Ukraine crisis. So says EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders in an in-depth interview with FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Catherine Nicholson. The former Belgian foreign minister said the European…

France 24 · Feb 4, 2022

Natural gas is a fossil fuel, but the EU will count it as a green investment – here's why

The European Commission has decided that power plants burning natural gas can be considered generators of green energy. This means they can count as sustainable investments along with nuclear power. The commission’s technical rules on sustainable finance classify a list of sustainable economic activities in the EU. Under these guidelines,…

The Conversation · Feb 4, 2022

Brexit, one year on: Is life in the UK better without Europe?

Is the United Kingdom better off without Europe? Did the country make a risky choice by leaving the EU one year ago? Our reporters Jonathan Walsh and Clovis Casali crossed the Channel to understand the consequences of Brexit on the daily lives of citizens. From London to Belfast, via Boston…

France 24 · Feb 4, 2022

This is how I avoided expensive data roaming charges with EE during my Mexico honeymoon

I avoided excessive mobile charges during my honeymoon and you can too - here's how

Liverpool Echo · Feb 4, 2022

Spain to ease face mask restrictions in Covid rule shakeup before February break

Spain is dropping mask requirements outdoors after strengthening vaccination rules for travellers.

Daily Record · Feb 4, 2022

EU plans to ban use of synthetic pesticides in parks

UK urged to follow suit as Brussels draws up proposal to cut overall use of the chemicals by 50%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

EU calls Russia closure of Deutsche Welle bureau 'unacceptable'

The EU on Friday slammed Russia's decision to close the Moscow bureau of German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, calling it "unacceptable" and "a bad development".

Radio France Internationale · Feb 4, 2022

Northern Ireland court orders Brexit food checks to remain for now

Belfast's High Court on Friday said checks on food and agricultural goods traded from Britain to Northern Ireland under the post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union must remain, pending the result of a judicial review to be heard next month.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022