Tag: European Union
The Ukraine War Still Holds Surprises. The Biggest May Be for Putin.
In more ways than one. The 27 nations of the European Union, our key ally, are actually the…
In Risky Move, U.K. Says It May Scrap Northern Ireland Trade Rules
LONDON — Britain served notice on Tuesday that it may unilaterally scrap some of the rules that govern…
Yellen Calls on Europe to Boost Ukraine Aid
BRUSSELS — Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen urged European nations on Tuesday to step up their spending to…
Estonia’s Tough Voice on Ukraine Urges No Compromise With Putin
TALLINN, Estonia — Kaja Kallas, now 44, grew up in the Soviet Union, which had annexed her country,…
Treasury Secretary Yellen Looks to Get Global Tax Deal Back on Track
“I think the reality of turning a political commitment into binding domestic legislation is a lot more complex,”…
India Finds Russian Oil an Irresistible Deal, No Matter the Diplomatic Pressure
NEW DELHI — One after the next, the entreaties have streamed into India. Buying Russian oil, President Biden…
Europe Is About to Ban Russian Oil: What Happens Next?
Russia’s decades-long dominance of Europe’s energy market is crumbling, and the biggest blow is expected this week as…
E.U. Takes Aim at Social Media’s Harms With Landmark New Law
The European Union was nearing a deal on Friday on landmark legislation that would force Facebook, YouTube and…
As Marine Le Pen Moves Closer to French Presidency, Putin Ties Persist
PARIS — When Europe’s far-right leaders gathered in Madrid in January, they had no problem finding unity on…
Macron and Le Pen Trade Punches in Pivotal French Election Debate
“The Yellow Vests told you they wanted more democracy and they were not heard,” she said. “I think…
European Green Energy Firms Often Fall Short on Financing
LONDON — When Jakob Bitner was 7, he left Russia for Germany with his parents and sister. Twenty-eight…
Europe Reluctantly Readies Russian Oil Embargo
BRUSSELS — European officials are drafting plans for an embargo on Russian oil products, the most contested measure…