Monday, October 3, 2022
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EU Affairs

Belgium wants €4.7 billion 'crisis contribution' from energy companies

"Money that should serve to protect families and businesses from unaffordable bills."

Monday, October 3, 2022
Latvian ruling party of PM Karins wins parliamentary elections

Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins’ centre-right New Unity party won with 18.9% of the vote, while the party for the large Russian-speaking minority got under 5%.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Former Prime Minister Borisov regains power in Bulgarian elections

With 99% of the votes counted, the centre-right GERB party has received 25.4% of the votes. Borisov seemingly has overcome the mulitple controversies that surround him.

Monday, October 3, 2022
Germany expects to import 25 billion cubic metres of LNG in 2023

While this is a significant step towards reducing dependence on Russia, LNG is costly and this amount represents just 20% of what it once imported from Russia.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
EU auditors: ‘Member states need to tighten the net to end illegal fishing’

"In spite of control measures illegally fished products keep ending up on EU citizens’ plates."

Sunday, October 2, 2022
Words of hope by European Commission President at Athens Democracy Forum

“I am deeply convinced that democracy will prevail."

Sunday, October 2, 2022
EU road freight transport increased by 7% in 2021

Last year, Poland re-confirmed its position as the most important countries for road transport in Europe, accounting for 20% of total road freight transport.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
EU agricultural prices continue to rise

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has significantly disturbed global agricultural markets. The average price of agricultural products rose by 21% in the space of a year.

Sunday, October 2, 2022
New EU guidelines: How can Russian war objectors enter the EU?

"To come to Europe is a privilege, not a fundamental right."

Saturday, October 1, 2022
Powder envelope delivered to EU Commission was false alarm

"The investigation has shown that the powder is harmless," said Walter Derieuw, spokesperson for the Brussels fire brigade.

Saturday, October 1, 2022
Irishman takes office as President of the European Court of Auditors

"My focus will be on improving accountability and transparency across all types of EU action."

Saturday, October 1, 2022
EU ministers agree on 'skimming off' energy producers excess profits

The EU will be able to skim off the excess profits of electricity producers this winter, which Member States can then use to try to reduce citizens' energy bills.

Friday, September 30, 2022
EU will not ban Russian diamonds in new sanction package

While Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has repeatedly stated that Belgium would not block an import ban on rough diamonds from Russia, such a measure has again not been included in the new sanctions package.

Friday, September 30, 2022
Finland and Sweden beef up security around Nord Stream pipelines

Finland and Russia are beefing up security around strategic installations following last week's attack on Nord Stream gas pipelines.

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Belgium faces infringement proceedings for incorrect transposition of Return Directive

The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Belgium and three other Member States for failing to correctly transpose the Return Directive.

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Properly balanced heating can bring energy savings of up to 15%

"If the adjustment is poor, radiators close to the boiler are supplied with heat faster than distant heating elements, which heat up more slowly."

Thursday, September 29, 2022
European Commission proposes much tougher asbestos exposure standard

An extremely dangerous carcinogenic substance still present in many of the 220 million buildings prior to its ban in 2005, asbestos is responsible for 78% of cancers recognised in the European Union as being of occupational origin.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Belgium in Brief: Can the EU save us from energy turmoil?

Alexander De Croo has been at pains to persuade Belgians that any solution lies in EU hands rather than at a national level. But will the bloc deliver?

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
EU vows ‘strongest response’ over suspected Nord Stream sabotage

“Any deliberate disruption of European energy infrastructure is utterly unacceptable and will be met with a robust and united response," Josep Borrel said.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
EU gas price cap: Belgium and 14 Member States call for urgent action

Belgium is pushing for a general cap on the price of imported gas but some within the Commission warn that this is not realistic.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

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