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EU Eighth Sanctions Plan Announces Russian Oil Price Cap
September 28, 2022
The EU’s latest sanctions package against Moscow is proposing a price cap on Russian oil following the Kremlin’s annoucement of annexation referendums in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine and threats of nuclear weapons.
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EU Executive Increases Outreach with New Emergency Supply Chain Tool
September 21, 2022
In an effort to protect the supply chain, the European Commission has set out a new emergency tool called the Single Market Emergency Instrument that gives the EU executive new powers, including requiring the stockpiling of critical goods and telling companies to prioritize certain orders over others.
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EU Commission President Proposes Mandatory Electricity Reduction in New Energy Crisis Plan
September 09, 2022
Ursula Von der Leyen has announced five proposals to curb the energy crisis in Europe including a mandatory reduction in electricity use during peak hours and a price cap on energy companies who produce electricity through low carbon methods.
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Top Court Rules That France Can Deport Conservative Imam
September 07, 2022
France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, has ruled that a French-Moroccan imam, who the french governmenet has accused of promoting hate, particularly against the jewish community and women, can be deported.
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EU Judges Sue Council Over Polish Recovery Plan
August 30, 2022
Four organizations representing European judges filed a lawsuit against the Council of the European Union citing that the Council accepted Poland’s recovery plan while debate is still ongoing over rule-of-law concerns.