The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Von der Leyen calls for EU foreign policy to be ‘more realistic and interest-driven’

European Commission head says rules-based system can no longer be relied upon to protect the continent’s interests

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9

EU ministers eye oil reserves to contain energy prices and inflation as Iran war rages

Ministers are exploring measures to curb energy prices and inflation at a series of meetings in Brussels, with the release of oil reserves being discussed. Germany stated that it supports keeping the option on the table, but emphasised that now is not the right time to use it.

Euronews · Mar 9

Hungary demands EU lift sanctions on Russian energy as prices spike amid Iran war

Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán has written to EU leaders demanding a suspension of sanctions on Russian energy as energy prices surge. The European Commission has not responded yet.

Euronews · Mar 9

European Commission plans energy price relief for struggling industries

EU leaders are considering reviewing taxes, electricity network charges and carbon costs tied to energy prices as a quick fix for struggling industries as attacks on the Strait of Hormuz send markets reeling.

Euronews · Mar 9

Europe is ‘unknown variable’ in US-China rivalry, Barrot says, urging EU to overcome ‘deep doubt'

The French foreign minister said there is "little time left" for Europe to shake off the "deep doubt" it's being plagued with and ensure it can do more than simply "endure".

Euronews · Mar 9

Ukraine's Oschadbank demands money back and denies opposition links after Hungary cash seizure

The bank is demanding the return of $40m, €35m and 9kg of gold seized by Hungarian authorities near Budapest, flatly rejecting Hungarian claims the funds were linked to organised crime or opposition party financing. The personnel on the cash-carrier have been banned from the EU for three years.

Euronews · Mar 9

Europe shouldn’t fear trade war with China, EU agency says

The European Union Institute for Security Studies has said the bloc should adopt an “escalate to de-escalate” strategy toward China, recommending faster deployment of the bloc’s so-called "trade bazooka”.

Euronews · Mar 9

Von der Leyen and Kallas call on Europe to adapt to chaotic, coercive world order

"Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old world order, for a world that has gone and will not return," Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.

Euronews · Mar 9

Voices: ‘Starmer has played this well’: Readers back PM as Trump and Blair pile pressure over Iran

YOUR VIEWS: Independent readers largely backed Sir Keir Starmer standing up to Donald Trump over Iran, with many warning Britain must not repeat the mistakes of Iraq

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Hungarian leader Orbán urges European Union to lift Russian energy sanctions

Hungary’s leader Viktor Orbán is urging the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian energy as oil and gas prices jump

The Independent UK · Mar 9