Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Become a member Support us just once In a push against Russian interference, the European Union is on the verge of implementing a measure that will forbid its political bodies and think tanks from accepting finances sourced from Russia.

Brussels will propose a ban on Russian funding of political parties, non-governmental organisations and think-tanks as part of a fresh round of sanctions aimed at crippling Moscow’s ability to pursue its war against Ukraine and spread discord among European allies.

According to Bloomberg, the ban on Russian funding could impact far-right parties in Europe such as Germany's AfD and France's National Rally, both of which have previously been accused of links to Russia.

The European Union has approved Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion proposal to acquire U.S. Steel.

The European Union cleared U.S. Steel's $14.9 billion buyout by Japan's Nippon Steel on Monday, allaying competition concerns from a deal that has drawn political opposition in the United States. The approval by the European Commission was expected to be a formality but in the U.

Key Takeaways European regulators on Monday gave their approval of Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel.European officials said the acquisition wouldn't raise competition concerns in their region.

The proceedings were launched when far-right populist party PiS ruled the country. Donald Tusk, a pro-EU liberal, became prime minister last year, putting Poland on a more pro-EU course. The EU said in a statement that Poland had launched a series of legislative and non-legislative measures to address concerns about the independence of the justice system.

The European Union is poised to close the chapter on its long-running dispute with Poland over democratic backsliding under the previous nationalist government, offering a boost for Prime Minister Donald Tusk.