At the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels, a number of countries pushed for nuclear power as a way to achieve carbon neutrality in the bloc by 2050 – but opponents warn of the risks of expanding its production. At the same time, renewable energy also remains key to the EU’s energy and climate debate. How divided is Europe on nuclear power?
The European Commission on Wednesday recommended that future members of the European Union should be gradually integrated into the bloc through a “reversible” process.
The European Left group wants to score points in the European election campaign with demands for affordable housing, free access to education, healthcare and public transport. Lead Candidate Walter Baier said in an exclusive interview with the European Newsroom that it was time to “negotiate” an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine and explained the Left’s strategy to fight the far-right.
Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s election victory, the EU condemns the holding of Russian elections in the occupied territories of Ukraine.
On Monday, Polish farmers blocked two border crossings with Germany. Farmers across the EU have been testing EU agricultural policies for weeks.