From the capitals
Kremlin slams Japan’s ‘unfriendly’ stance amid oil price cap talk
The Kremlin criticised Japan on Wednesday (6 July) over what it called a "very unfriendly position" towards Russia, saying this hampered the development of economic relations, including in energy.
Germany urged to fight labour shortage by welcoming Russian IT workers
Digital association Bitkom is calling on the German government to quickly launch the "#greencard22" programme aimed at facilitating the emigration of IT specialists from Russia and Belarus as long as they do not pose a security risk.
Czech EU presidency proposes compromise text on the Chips Act
The Czech EU Council presidency has put forward a compromise text on the Chips Act, obtained by EURACTIV, pitching changes to the scope, requirements for special facilities, consortia setup, crisis monitoring and response.
Russia shuts down terminal after Kazakhstan offers to send more oil to the EU
A Russian court closed a key oil terminal for the export of Kazakh oil on 6 July, two days after the President of Kazakhstan told Council President Charles Michel that his country is ready to send more oil to the EU.
The Green Brief: A French miracle on climate?
Greetings and welcome to EURACTIV’s Green Brief. Below you’ll find the latest roundup of news covering energy & environment from across Europe. You can subscribe to the weekly newsletter here. The French presidency had to perform one last miracle, said...
‘Moment of truth’: EU’s ‘green’ gas and nuclear investment rules head for final vote
A European Union plan to label investments in natural gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly will be put to a final vote on Wednesday (6 July) when lawmakers decide whether to accept or reject proposals that have divided governments and investors.
Kyiv asks Turkey to probe three more Russian ships it alleges transported stolen grain
Ukraine has asked Turkey to help investigate three Russian-flagged ships as part of Kyiv’s efforts to probe what it alleges is the theft of grain from Russian-occupied territory, according to official documents.
Foreigners look to invest in Hungarian real estate as national currency weakens
Foreign investors are increasingly interested in purchasing Hungarian property after the country’s national currency, the forint, rapidly depreciated, Telex reported. In just a few months, the forint has lost ten per cent of its value against the euro, making Hungarian real...
Heavy fighting, widespread shelling in battle for Donetsk
Russian troops are engaged in heavy fighting supported by widespread artillery fire as they launch a major offensive for Ukraine's Donetsk region, Ukrainian officials said on 5 July, a day after Moscow declared victory in the neighbouring province of Luhansk.
Ride for Vape – 700 km by bike for education about e-cigarettes
Last Saturday in Turin: Two professionally equipped and very well prepared cyclists started a long journey through Italy and Switzerland to Strasbourg. The 700 km tour across the Alps was anything but a pleasure trip. The riders have a mission....
West urges Russia and Belarus removal from sport governing boards
Western powers on Tuesday (5 July) called for international sport federations to remove state-affiliated Russians and Belarusians over the Ukraine invasion, after leading events already banned their athletes.
The Brief – Macron 2.0 goes Bland on Bland
There’s always electricity in the air when a new government is announced in France. Analysts try to bring to light the symbolism of each nomination and search for political wizardry in every decision. Journalists refresh their address books.
French ‘trusted cloud’ label does not bother US tech giants
US tech giants are not letting France's revisited "trusted cloud" label - awarded to companies granting greater protection to users, including the guarantee that US law will not apply abroad - get in the way of their aspirations.OpinionPromoted content
Meeting Mayor Klitschko in Kyiv was a true experience: local leaders don’t hide
When I found myself seating at the same table with Mr Vitali Klitschko in a rooftop restaurant in Kyiv last June, I was able to measure both the charisma and authenticity of the multiple world boxing champion and current Mayor of Kyiv.
Packaging: The fibre edition
Industries involved in forestry, pulp, paper, board and carton production have touted their green credentials, saying they are the only ones to propose packaging which is truly renewable as well as recyclable.
Recycling cannot meet 100% of demand for packaging, EU official cautions
While the European Commission aims to encourage the use of recycled materials in its upcoming packaging law, it also recognises that recycling has its limits and cannot meet all the demand.
Fibre packaging boss: ‘We are looking to keep fossils in the ground’
Makers of cartonboard, corrugated board, and other wood fibre-based packaging are campaigning to get the renewability and recyclability of their product recognised under EU law. They also warn against EU plans to introduce mandatory recycled content targets for new products, saying this could "disrupt a system that is already working very effectively".
Europe urged to invest in LNG infrastructure as winter gas crisis looms
Network operators have called for investments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure in order to prevent supply shortages as gas flows from Russia hit record lows ahead of a scheduled ten-day maintenance of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
Suspect confesses to killing Caruana Galizia, says hit was ‘just business’
The man accused of detonating a car bomb that killed a prominent Maltese journalist has confessed to the crime in an interview with a Reuters reporter and says he will soon implicate others in plotting to assassinate her.
Food security top of Czech Presidency agrifood priorities
Food security will be the key shaping force of the agrifood priorities of the incoming Czech Presidency, featuring on the agenda of all meetings of EU agriculture ministers over the next six months.
Commissioner hints at enforcement details as EU Parliament adopts DSA and DMA
The EU Parliament adopted voted to adopt the DMA and DSA with a broad majority on Tuesday (5 July). On the same day, Commissioner Thierry Breton provided a ‘sneak peek’ into how the new rules will be enforced.
Russia’s speaker asks parliament to look at scrapping Norway sea treaty
The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament asked a senior lawmaker on Tuesday (5 July) to look into scrapping a treaty that establishes the country's maritime border with NATO member Norway.
EU lawmakers fear unrest after Council dashes ‘social’ Fit for 55 hopes
Lawmakers expressed fears of 'brewing social unrest' akin to that of the Yellow Vests movement after the Council further reduced Parliament's 'already watered down' measures aimed at balancing the social impacts of the EU's Fit for 55 package.