Jorge Liboreiro

Europe News

Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania are 'ready' to join the Schengen Area

The European Commission has urged member states to accept the three candidates in the passport-free area.

16 November 2022

Europe

EU states have relocated just 117 asylum seekers out of 8,000 pledges

The system is supposed to enable the relocation of people from southern EU countries to other states across the bloc.

15 November 2022

Europe

Ukraine's 2023 budget has a $38 billion gap. Who will help cover it?

Russia's war has ravaged Ukraine's economy, prompting a drastic decline in revenues and forcing the country to ask for foreign assistance.

14 November 2022

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Ukraine war: EU pledges €18 billion to cover Kyiv's budget gap

The Commission says the money will be raised on capital markets and then sent to Kyiv in the form of favourable long-term loans.

9 November 2022

Economy

Brussels proposes new EU fiscal rules to turn the page on austerity

The new rules will give EU countries greater flexibility to design their own fiscal plans, which will need to ensure a gradual decline of public debt.

9 November 2022

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EU democracy is under attack by mercenary spyware, claims new report

Illegal cases of spyware use have been detected in Poland, Hungary, Greece and Spain, raising concerns about privacy rights and press freedom.

8 November 2022

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The EU promised €9 billion in financial aid to Kyiv. Where is it?

The macro-financial assistance is meant to help Ukraine cover its budget deficit and keep its economy running.

7 November 2022

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COP27: EU intends to oppose separate fund for climate reparations

COP27 marks the first time that loss and damage is a formal part of the agenda.

4 November 2022

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EU leaders head to COP27 as countries switch from gas to coal

The EU intends to urge other countries to "close the book on unabated coal" and put an end to "inefficient" fossil fuel subsidises.

3 November 2022

Europe

Why do central banks raise interest rates to curb inflation?

Banks hope that if borrowing money becomes more expensive, consumer demand will fall, bringing down prices along the way.

27 October 2022

Economy

European Central Bank announces new super hike of interest rates

The eurozone's central bank intends to make spending more expensive in order to bring down prices.

27 October 2022

Europe

What is the Energy Charter Treaty and why is it so controversial?

The ECT establishes a system of private arbitration that can result in multimillion euro compensations for fossil fuel companies.

26 October 2022

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EU countries still split by 'different views' on gas price cap

EU countries want to make sure a gas price cap would not threaten the security of supplies or lead to an increase in gas consumption.

25 October 2022

Europe News

Europe's gas prices fall below €100 MWh for the first time since June

Gas prices continue to fall as warm weather and full underground storage facilities tame demand.

25 October 2022

Europe

What's keeping Bulgaria and Romania out of Schengen?

Both the European Commission and the European Parliament have said the countries are ready to join the passport-free area.

24 October 2022

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EU to provide Ukraine with €18 billion in financial aid for 2023

So far this year, the EU has disbursed €4.2 billion in macro-financial assistance to help Ukraine cover its most basic budgetary needs.

21 October 2022

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Spain and France announce new deal to build underwater gas pipeline

The leaders said the previous MidCat pipeline project across the Pyrenees would be abandoned.

20 October 2022

Europe News

EU Summit: Leaders meet to hash out new measures to curb gas prices

Discussions will focus on capping gas prices, joint purchases, solidarity rules and common financing to tackle the energy crisis.

20 October 2022

Europe News

MEPs award Sakharov Prize to the 'brave people' of Ukraine

This year's finalists included WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and Colombia's Truth Commission.

19 October 2022

Europe News

Borrell apologises for controversial metaphor but defends speech

The EU's foreign policy chief has faced days of increasing backlash over his controversial remarks on geopolitics.

19 October 2022