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As Europe strives to boost semiconductor capacity with the Chips Act, the use of poisonous chemicals will also increase while the treatment of hazardous waste remains largely inadequate.

Google experimenting with its Privacy Sandbox, Facebook blaming Apple for a massive loss of revenues, pending EU legislation.

International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan on Friday (25 February) expressed his concern over the Russian invasion of Ukraine and said his court may investigate possible war crimes in the country.

The fallout to the global aviation industry from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is spreading beyond the airspace closings over the conflict zone as airlines, lessors and manufacturers face up to growing risks of doing business with Russia.

Russia has spent the past seven years building up formidable financial defences, yet in the long run, its economy is unlikely to withstand the onslaught of coordinated sanctions from the West.

In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about Finland's not having to rely on natural gas from Russia if sanctions were imposed on the country's energy sector, Madrid being concerned about the impact of the Ukraine crisis on its economy, and so much more.

Political and civil society figures from various EU member states call for Ukraine to be recognised as an EU candidate country, following Russia’s invasion on Thursday. Ukraine’s President Zelenskiy made a passionate plea in an exchange with EU leaders on...

As the European Commission looks at creating a certification scheme for carbon removals at the end of this year, it will need to choose which methods to prioritise with a view to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050, according to Dr Oliver Geden.

During an online conference on the Nord Stream 2 gas project organised by EURACTIV Bulgaria on Thursday (24 February), a panel of experts shared their views on the ongoing situation in Ukraine, the need for energy security and the array of sanctions that befits the intensity of the crisis unfolding.

Parliament approved a 60-day state of emergency for the entire country in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, following a request from the government. Moldova will now have a special system for going in and out of the country,...

Western and NATO member countries must be prepared “for all scenarios” and work simultaneously on defence, economic and financial sanctions, Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva said on Thursday. “We have to be prepared for all scenarios. I am sorry to...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Friday (25 February) to stay in Kyiv as his troops battled Russian invaders advancing toward the capital in the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.

Dialogue with Russia is now impossible, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi told reporters on Thursday after Russia invade Ukraine earlier that morning. “Italy stands by Ukraine, which has our full solidarity. What happens there affects all of us and our...

Serbia still has not issued a statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine despite it being expected from President Aleksandar Vučić on Thursday. The process of the president’s consultations with world leaders is underway, and Serbia is preparing a precise paper...

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda on Thursday signed a decree declaring a state of emergency, which parliament approved unanimously during an extraordinary session the same day. “I declare that a state of emergency is introduced because of the Russian Federation’s actions...

If the list of Russian sanctions were to include the country’s energy sector, Finland would still have enough energy to satisfy its demand for natural gas. A halt on Russian natural gas would not impact Finland too heavily as it...

Romania will not be drawn into the Russia-Ukraine conflict and will ensure the “security and safety” of its citizens are safeguarded, President Klaus Iohannis has said. “No Romanian should be afraid for his safety and that of his family!” president...

Bulgaria currently has no problem with gas and oil supplies from Russia, for which there is no delay, but that does not mean there is no risk, Energy Minister Alexander Nikolov said on Thursday. The risk to supplies is financial...

Austria will assist its neighbouring states in dealing with the expected influx from Ukraine following Russia’s military attack by admitting Ukrainian refugees despite its general restrictive migrant policy. Multiple EU countries neighbouring Ukraine have already signalled their willingness to take...

Russian banks will have their assets frozen and will be shut out from the UK financial system as part of a new set of sanctions announced by the government on Thursday. The new sanctions will include legislation to stop major...