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Poland’s EU presidency, borders, environment: what’s coming up
1 week, 3 days ago

Poland’s EU presidency, borders, environment: what’s coming up

Dutch News  

Poland took over the rotating EU Council presidency on January 1with the motto ‘Security, Europe!’. The work programme of the Polish presidency, which will lead the EU Council’s activities over the next six months, focuses on “strengthening European security in all its dimensions: external, internal, economic, information, energy, food and health,” minister for EU affairs Adam Szłapka said in a …

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On EU official call against India over Russian oil, Jaishankar’s blunt response
1 year, 7 months ago

On EU official call against India over Russian oil, Jaishankar’s blunt response

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India has pushed back against a suggestion by a top European Union official for a crackdown on Russian oil resold by Indian firms as refined fuels, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying such exports don’t violate EU regulations. External affairs minister S Jaishankar addresses the media during a press conference on the EU-India Trade and Technology Council …

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EU countries postpone vote on combustion engine ban
1 year, 10 months ago

EU countries postpone vote on combustion engine ban

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The adoption by European Union member countries of new carbon dioxide emission standards for cars and vans has been postponed amid opposition from Germany and conservative lawmakers, the presidency of the EU ministers’ council said Friday. Germany’s transportation minister said this week that his country would not back a proposed EU ban on the sale of new cars …

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EU nations seek to call out rights violations in Russia
2 years, 4 months ago

EU nations seek to call out rights violations in Russia

Associated Press  

GENEVA — All European Union nations except Hungary are moving forward at the U.N.'s human rights body to hold Russia’s government accountable for a crackdown on media, arbitrary arrests, restrictions on free speech and other rights concerns after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion of Ukraine this year, diplomats said Thursday. Efforts to draft a resolution, spearheaded by EU …

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India, EU to launch Trade and Technology Council to deepen strategic cooperation
2 years, 8 months ago

India, EU to launch Trade and Technology Council to deepen strategic cooperation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Monday and agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council while also committing to strengthen the strategic partnership. The European Commission, in a press statement, said this strategic coordination mechanism will allow both partners to tackle …

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EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich
2 years, 10 months ago

EU imposes sanctions on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union imposed sanctions Tuesday on Chelsea soccer club owner Roman Abramovich as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia and President Vladimir Putin’s close allies. According to the 27-nation bloc, Abramovich’s connection with Putin helped him maintain his fortune, while the oligarch’s economic activities provided substantial revenues to the Russian government. The EU sanctions …

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Greece, Cyprus threaten EU sanctions against Turkey over Varosha
4 years, 3 months ago

Greece, Cyprus threaten EU sanctions against Turkey over Varosha

Al Jazeera  

Greece says if Turkey does not reverse reopening part of Cypriot ghost town, it may seek to trigger economic sanctions. Athens, Greece – Greece has said that unless Turkey reverses the reopening of parts of Varosha on Cyprus’s east coast, it may seek to trigger economic sanctions that the European Union has lined up. If it doesn’t, next week both …

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Theresa May has 10 minutes to pitch new Brexit deal in Brussels today
6 years, 1 month ago

Theresa May has 10 minutes to pitch new Brexit deal in Brussels today

Daily Mail  

Theresa May's hopes of renegotiating her Brexit deal were dealt a fatal blow on Thursday evening as European Council President Donald Tusk declared the agreement was 'not open for renegotiation'. European Council President Donald Tusk said at a press conference late on Thursday that the deal agreed earlier this year was 'not up for renegotiation' Donald Tusk and European Commission …

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PM faces toughest week amid claims David Davis could be installed in Downing Street
6 years, 2 months ago

PM faces toughest week amid claims David Davis could be installed in Downing Street

Daily Mail  

Theresa May today admitted that 'time is running out' to get a Brexit deal as she held a desperate conference call with 120 business chiefs abut the crunch talks. Theresa May faces a revolt from all sides today over the Brexit end games as she battles to hold her Government together until the Budget in ten days Mrs May and …

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Donald Trump tweets 'What good is NATO?'
6 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump tweets 'What good is NATO?'

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump went back on the attack against Germany and allies who aren't meeting spending commitments Wednesday – and even questioned the utility of the military alliance that contested the Soviets to a draw. asked Trump as he resumed his attacks on Germany and allies who are spending less than 2 per cent of their GDP on defense President …

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