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EU to Propose Ban on Russian Coal Imports
The European Union is planning to target coal imports from Russia in response to reports that Russian forces committed apparent war crimes in Ukraine. Bloomberg's Maria Tadeo reports.
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European Parliament Strongly Condemns Russian Invasion of Ukraine
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Tuesday condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a plenary session in Brussels on Russia's attack on Ukraine, Metsola said they were meeting "in the dark shadow cast by Putin's...
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EU Agrees to Ban Russian Coal Imports
The EU agreed to ban coal imports from Russia in its first move targeting Moscow's crucial energy revenue after reports of Russian atrocities in Ukraine. Maria Tadeo reports on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
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Fidelity's Richards Sees Liquidity Strain in Global Markets
Oct.08 -- Anne Richards, chief executive officer of Fidelity International, says she’s worried that there’s more of a liquidity strain in global capital markets than is generally recognized. She talks with Bloomberg Television's Francine...
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EU Reaches Key Green-Finance Deal
Dec.17 -- The European Union agreed on a landmark green-finance regulation, advancing the bloc’s push to embed environmental goals in standards for banks, money managers and insurers. Maria Tadeo reports from Brussels on "Bloomberg...
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EU's Schulz: Citizens Have Lost Trust in Institutions
Sept. 14 -- European Parliament President Martin Schulz talks about challenges ahead of the European Union and what lead to citizens' mistrust of government institutions. He speaks with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua from the European...
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Dejonghe: 'Business as Usual' Until Renegotiation
June 26 -- Wim Dejonghe, senior partner at Allen & Overy, explains why the Brexit referendum changes nothing from a legal standpoint for the U.K until the exit can be negotiated, and looks at the future of London as a financial center....
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Italy Confident That Budget Will Be Well-Received by EU
Oct.07 -- Italy’s Finance Minister Roberto Gualtieri says he is confident that the country’s budget, which has to be submitted to the European Commission by mid-October, will be well received. He talks with Bloomberg's Flavia Rotondi in...
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Von der Leyen Calls Russia's Gas Decision 'Blackmail'
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the move by Russia to halt gas delivery to certain European Union member states is a form of blackmail. "The era of Russian fossil fuel in Europe is coming to an end," she added.
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De Grauwe: Free Market Without Free Movement Is Possible
Oct. 24 -- LSE Europe Institute Professor Paul De Grauwe talks about the combination of economics and politics in the European Union. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Von der Leyen: EU Planning `Massive Sanctions' on Russia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU is preparing a package of "massive sanctions" following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "We will target strategic sectors of the Russian economy by blocking their access to...
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Denmark's Rohde: Brexit More Painful for U.K. Than EU
Sept. 14 -- Lars Rohde, the governor of Denmark's central bank, talks about Britain's decision to leave the European Union, negative interest rates, and whether the country will see an increase its inflation rate. He speaks to...
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Heaton-Harris and Coveney positive over restoration of powersharing talks at Stormont
After meeting Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he believes the “mood music” is positive around restoring the powersharing institutions at Stormont before he has to call an...
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France’s Le Maire Sees ‘Tax Revolution’ in OECD Agreement
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire discusses U.S.-France relations, policy differences on China, and compromise on global taxation issues and digital tariffs. He speaks with Annmarie Hordern on "Bloomberg Markets." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Boris Johnson Will `Obey the Law of the Land' on Brexit Delay Requirement, Zahawi
Oct.10 -- U.K. Conservative Party Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi says Prime Minister Boris Johnson "will absolutely obey the law of the land." The Benn Act which passed last month requires the government to seek a Brexit extension if...
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Catalonia Pushes Toward Independence After Vote
Oct.02 -- The regional Catalan government is said weighing an independence declaration following a day of violence on Sunday as Spanish police were sent in to disrupt an illegal referendum on independence. Bloomberg's Maria Tadeo reports...
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Portugal’s Economy Recovering Better Than Expected: Finance Minister
Sep.11 -- Portuguese Finance Minister Joao Leao discusses the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Portugal and the European Union, gains made by the euro, and concerns about Brexit. He speaks with Bloomberg’s Matt Miller on...
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Prime Minister Liz Truss joins European leaders at a meeting of the European Political Community in Prague
Liz Truss joined European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at the so-called “family photo” at the European Political...
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Lagarde Says Inflation Likely to Stabilize at 2%
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says the central bank's governing council sees it as "increasingly likely" inflation will stabilize at its 2% target over the medium term. She speaks at a news conference following the...
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Denmark's Jensen: Curb Extra Public Welfare Spending
Dec.16 -- Denmark's Finance Minister Kristian Jensen says Denmark needs to limit the amount it will spend on increasing its welfare system and must fight against the tide of protectionism. Jensen believes EU budgets will need to be...
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Former NATO Official: No Quick Way Out of Ukraine Crisis
Stefanie Babst, a former deputy assistant secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and now a senior associate fellow of the European Leadership Network, discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the response from the...
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EU Gets Its First Vaccine Shipments, Hungary Administers First Doses
Hungary has started administering the vaccine, the first in a coordinated rollout for 27 European Union countries.
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EU Companies to Keep Buying Russian Gas
As bans of Russian oil continue to weigh on markets, the European Union is now softening its stance on Moscow, giving companies the green light to keep buying Russian gas without breaching sanctions. David Stringer reports on Bloomberg...
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World leaders, Prince William and Bill Gates meeting at Cop26
GVs of Boris Johnson, the prime minister of India Narendra Modi, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, The Duke of Cambridge, Bill Gates and US president Joe Biden at Cop26 in Glasgow.