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November 03
2022
UK Sanctions 4 Russian Oligarchs
On November the 2nd, the UK has agreed on restrictive measures against four oligarchs who have been involved in supporting Russia’s regime by mobilizing their industries. These...
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During the visit of the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in North Macedonia on her first stop of a tour of the region, she declared that the European Union has...
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October 21
2022
EU sanctions against Iran
Following the EU Council on 20 and 21 October, the EU has agreed on further restrictive measures against Iran. Three Iranian individuals were added to the list, in relation to...
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October 20
2022
Sweden’s new government
Ulf Kristersson, Sweden’s new prime minister, has announced the members of his new Cabinet and set out priorities for his government.
Kristersson, who was appointed this...
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October 19
2022
Hydrogen strategy announced at Port of Antwerp-Bruges
The official inauguration took place with ministers, including Secretary of State for Strategic Investments Thomas Dermine, European representatives, and industry leaders. De...
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October 18
2022
Commission adopted its Work Programme for 2023
Today, the Commission adopted its 2023 Work Programme. It sets out an agenda to respond to the current set of crises affecting Europe, while doubling down on the ongoing green...
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October 12
2022
US and UK impose further sanctions on Russia
After the annexation of the provinces of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia on 30 September, both US and UK governments declared new further Russia sanctions.
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MEPs have endorsed the deal reached with the Council on extending the mandate of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). The new legislation...
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October 06
2022
EU approves 8th round of sanctions against Russia
The European Commission has welcomed the agreement on the adoption of a new round of sanctions on Russia. This is the eighth package of sanctions that the EU has extended...
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October 04
2022
USA sanctions against Iran
Similarly to the EU, who is stepping up its efforts to crack down on circumvention of sanctions against Russia, the US has decided to do the same to Iran regarding their...
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September 30
2022
EU boosts support for human rights’ protection
Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen has signed a commitment to increase the funding for the protection of human rights: €30 million for the next 4 years and a half. This is a...
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September 29
2022
EU proposes 8th pack of sanctions against Russia
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed yesterday an 8th round of sanctions against Russia. This includs tighter trade restrictions, more individual...
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