EU leaders find themselves incapable of action despite wars so close to home

With conflicts raging in the Middle East and Ukraine, a summit in Brussels merely exposed Europe’s powerlessness.

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15 things we learned at the EU leaders’ summit

From the deadly serious issues of Iran and Ukraine to the more light-hearted matters of what you can do with a stick of celery, here’s POLITICO’s rundown of the latest European Council.

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Von der Leyen promises ETS tweaks in ‘days’

The Commission president also floated a €30 billion “ETS investment booster” to help industry decarbonize.

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5 fights to watch out for at summit of EU leaders

Two wars, climate clashes and a €90 billion standoff with Hungary overshadow an EU meeting on reviving Europe’s economy.

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EU considers relaxing state aid and capping gas price to bring down energy bills

Measures aim to soften the impact on Europeans of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

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EU’s crisis-proofing summit derailed by … another crisis

Leaders had hoped to focus on the EU’s long-term competitiveness problem. Instead, they’re back to firefighting.

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Big EU lobby groups exaggerated industry support for attack on carbon price

A letter to EU leaders was issued ‘on behalf of’ 1,300 signatories. Some firms deny they supported the demands. 

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Spain defends EU’s flagship climate law against attacks from other capitals

Spanish prime minister’s paper came as Italy demanded the suspension of carbon pricing in Europe.

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The week the EU’s climate foundations started to shake – POLITICO

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