EU Commission Seeks Clarifications From Hungary, Poland On Ban Of Ukrainian Grain Imports

The European Commission is in contact with the EU member states that have decided to ban grain imports from Ukraine due to oversupply and side effects for their internal markets as Brussels needs to properly assess the measures, Commission spokeswoman for trade and agriculture Miriam Garcia Ferrer said on Monday.

European Commission Announces New Support Initiatives For Ukraine To Survive Winter

The European Commission presented on Tuesday new measures to support Ukraine during the winter season, including deliveries of power generators, energy saving lightbulbs and establishing a special donation hub in Poland.

Brussels Using All Kinds of Blackmail: Hungary – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said, on Thursday, that Hungary needs to be ready for serious attacks from the EU, since “Brussels and the liberal propaganda machine” are not discriminating in their methods and are employing various forms of blackmail against Budapest.

European Commission looks forward to ‘constructive cooperation’ with new Italian government

The European Commission looks forward to “constructive cooperation” with the new Italian government, the EU institution’s chief spokesman said Monday.

Germany nationalizes country’s biggest gas importer. It still needs to be approved by EU

The German government said Wednesday that it has agreed to nationalize the country’s biggest natural gas importer, Uniper, expanding state intervention in the industry to prevent an energy shortage.

Hungary committed to keep its promises in order to access EU funds: minister - China.org.cn

The Hungarian government is committed to fulfilling its promises made to the European Commission (EC) in order to gain access to billions of euros of European Union (EU) funds, Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Regional Development and Utilization of EU Funds, told a press conference on Sunday.

EU Interferes In Russian Affairs By Separating Citizens Into Visa Categories - Moscow

The decision of the European Union to categorize Russian citizens as "useful" and "useless," and label some as "unsafe" while issuing visas is an overt interference in Russia's foreign affairs, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

En attendant Godot: European Commission to propose price cap on Russian gas

The European Commission will propose a price cap on Russian gas, alongside measures including a mandatory EU cut in electricity use during peak hours and a cap on the revenues of non-gas power generators, the bloc’s chief said on Wednesday.

Spain rejects EU proposal to cut gas consumption by 15% - China.org.cn

The Spanish government rejects the plan announced Wednesday by the European Commission to cut gas consumption by 15 percent in the coming months in view of the possibility that Russia will cut gas supplies to Europe, Teresa Ribera, minister for ecological transition, has said.

Google faces $5 billion fine over Android system - Bloomberg

Google will be fined $5 billion by the European Commission over competition concerns around its Android mobile operating system, according to a report on Bloomberg.

EU to Devise Mechanisms to Circumvent US Sanctions on Iran: Jean-Claude Juncker

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker underlined that the EU countries are looking for ways to avoid US sanction on Iran.

EU presents new anti-terrorism measures

The European Commission on Tuesday presented new security measures to fight terrorism.

EU Commissioner Accuses Moscow of Deliberate Disinformation Campaign in Europe

European Commissioner for the Security Union Julian King said Saturday that Moscow was allegedly carrying out a misinformation campaign in Europe to manipulate public opinion.

Hungary Vows to Veto Possible EU Anti-Poland Sanctions

"The Polish-Hungarian friendship and the Hungarian government's commitment to treaties obliges us to step up against the Commission's position in all forums," Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen told national MTI news agency on Wednesday, adding that Hungary will veto the proposed move against Poland.

EU launch disciplinary proceedings against Poland over judicial reforms

The European Commission has launched unprecedented disciplinary proceedings against Poland over its highly controversial judicial reforms, which Brussels says threaten the rule of law.

EU Executive Urges Spain to Open Dialogue with Catalonia

The European Commission called on Spain to open dialogue with Catalonia on Monday, saying violence was no solution but also calling for unity and backing Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's leadership in what was an "internal matter".

EU plans to allow Schengen border controls for three years for 'security'

The European Union released plans today to allow countries in the passport-free Schengen area to reintroduce border controls for security reasons for up to three years.

European Commission launches action over Polish court changes

The European Commission has launched legal action against Poland's government over a new law it fears will undermine the independence of the country's common courts.

EU Launches New Aid Scheme for Greece to Help Refugees with Rent, Cash

The European Commission offered 209 million euros ($245 million) in new emergency aid for Greece on Thursday to help refugees stranded in the country rent homes and pay for basics with a cash card.

EU raises 'concerns' over US sanctions plan

The European Union has said it holds deep reservations over a vote by the US House of Representatives to impose tough new sanctions on Russia that may affect energy flows to Europe.