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Farmers’ Protest Brings Brussels’ EU Quarter to a Standstill

Farmers’ Protest Brings Brussels’ EU Quarter to a Standstill

Thousands of Belgian farmers brought traffic in Brussels to a standstill on Friday as they protested the Flemish regional government's plans to limit nitrogen emissions from agriculture. Thousands of tractors and other agricultural vehicles blocked roads leading into the capital city, while prote...

US House Ethics Committee Opens Probe of George Santos

US House Ethics Committee Opens Probe of George Santos

The US House Ethics Committee announced a new subcommittee Thursday to investigate Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who has admitted to multiple falsehoods about his background and faced scrutiny over his campaign and personal finances....

EU Sets Forth 'Green Industry Plan'

EU Sets Forth 'Green Industry Plan'

On Wednesday, the European Commission announced plans to loosen state aid rules and propose a new European sovereignty fund to counter the US's $369B Inflation Reduction Act and China's "unfair" subsidies to domestic green technologies.

EU: Proposed Legislation Asks Airlines to Pay More to Pollute

EU: Proposed Legislation Asks Airlines to Pay More to Pollute

On Wednesday, the European Union reached an agreement over a law that will see the price paid by airlines for emitting polluting CO2 emissions increase. The legislation is intended to pressure the sector towards more sustainable reforms.

Pfizer Will Invest $2.5B to Expand Manufacturing in Europe

Pfizer Will Invest $2.5B to Expand Manufacturing in Europe

US-based drug manufacturer Pfizer Inc. has said it will invest a combined $2.5B in Belgium and Ireland — hoping to make up lost revenue as COVID vaccine sales decline and patents on other drugs expire.

EU Caps Russian Oil at $60 Per Barrel

EU Caps Russian Oil at $60 Per Barrel

On Friday, the European Union agreed to a $60 per barrel cap on Russian oil after the final holdout, Poland, agreed to the proposal that was drawn up by the G7.