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Energy ministers of the European Union's member states hold a roundtable meeting in Brussels to put the finishing touches on a proposed wholesale cap on the price of gas. IMAGES
European Union energy ministers meet in Brussels to debate measures to mitigate the energy crunch in Europe but are divided over a gas price cap proposal slammed by many as a "joke". The proposal, that would set a cap on gas prices at 275 euros per megawatt hour, was unveiled only 2 days ago. IMAGES
Eurozone finance ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss the surge in energy prices. Europe is struggling with historically high prices as it faces an early autumn cold snap and a coming winter almost certainly to be endured without crucial Russian gas supplies because of the war in Ukraine. IMAGES
In Luxembourg, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner says it is not yet possible for the EU to cut Russian gas imports as a sanction against Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. SOUNDBITE
NATO defence ministers meet for a second day to discuss Russian troop movements near the Ukrainian border. IMAGES