Sebastian Sass: Nord Stream 2 to make important contribution to achieving EU’s climate objectives
The pipeline could play a crucial role in reducing CO2 emissions
The European Commission
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European Commission urges to stop use of weapons in Middle East
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on for an immediate end to the use of weapons in the Middle East conflict between Iran and the United States, urging efforts to restart dialogue. …
Russia is main supplier of gas to EU
Russian pipeline supplies covered 45% of extra-European Union gas imports, according to the European Commission's quarterly report on European gas markets. Russia is followed by Norway (26%). "In the …
Gazprom starts gas talks in Berlin
The delegation of Gazprom has started consultations on gas with representatives of Germany in Berlin, told reporters. "The Gazprom delegation has arrived at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of …
European Commission President all set to meet Trump
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her intention to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in early 2020 to try and ease trade relations with Washington. "Courtesy call …
Putin holds phone talks with new and former presidents of European Commission
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a telephone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Jean-Claude Juncker, who left the office of President of the European …
New composition of European Commission approved
The European Union parliament has approved incoming Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's new team by a large majority. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted in favour of the new commissioners …
European Commission president notes strong U.S-EU. ties
European Union Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen said that the U.S.-Europe ties are still strong. She commented on the transatlantic alliance between the EU and U.S. at a time when ties have been …
EU worried about France, Italy budgets
Eight European Union member states risk breaching the bloc's tough fiscal rules next year
Trilateral gas consultations can be held on November 19 - source
The European Commission proposed to hold another trilateral meeting between officials of the European Union, Russia and Ukraine on gas on November 19, a European source in Brussels said, adding that the meeting wasn't confirmed yet. …
European Commission comments on Denmark's decision on Nord Stream 2
The European Commission said its position on Nord Stream 2 had not changed after Denmark's approval and that the pipeline should be dealt with in line with European regulations. "If it is built it will have to operate in a …
Novak and Sefcovic discuss gas transit via Ukraine
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak has discussed gas transit through Ukraine, as well as the relationship between Russia and the European Union within the framework of the BRELL project (single energy system of Belarus, …
Russian envoy holds meeting with European Commission head
Russia’s Permanent Envoy to the EU Vladimir Chizhov has held a working lunch with head of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker yesterday, during which they discussed Russia-EU relations and the …
Kristalina Georgieva approved as new IMF chief
Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva was confirmed as managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Georgieva, who was previously chief executive of the World Bank, becomes the first person from an emerging …
Juncker evaluates no-deal Brexit probability
A deal to ensure a smooth British exit from the European Union is still possible but the risk of a no-deal is also "very real", European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has said, The Irish Independent reports. In an …
Threat to ‘European way of life’ is not migrants
Real danger to EU comes from ‘illiberal’ national governments
EU urges Iran to 'reverse' scale-back from JCPOA
The European Union urged Iran to reverse its scale-back of commitments to the nuclear accord struck with world powers after the Islamic Republic announced it was ending curbs on atomic research. European Commission …
European Commission: no progress on Brexit yet
The European Union said the British government has made no proposals for ending the Brexit deadlock, with a new round of technical talks aimed at ending the impasse set to take place on Friday. "For the talks to make progress …
Passions of Italians in power
Salvini calls for new elections in Italy
Rome quarrel with EU over migrants
EU seeks volunteer countries to take in migrants stranded at Italian port
