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EU Sets 2027 Deadline to End Russian Energy Imports
Novinite
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The European Commission has introduced a draft regulation aimed at ending the European Union’s reliance on Russian gas and oil by the close of 2027. The initiative, which also strengthens the EU’s ability to monitor potential energy dependencies,...
EU Urges Restraint as Middle East Tensions Rise
Politiko
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June 18, 2025
By ROY C. MABASA The European Union on Wednesday expressed deep alarm over what it called a “dangerous escalation” in the Middle East, following Israeli airstrikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory response, warning of destabilizing consequences...
EU commits €110m to peace, security projects in ECOWAS
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 18, 2025
• Commission commits to free movement of persons in Burkina-Faso, others In a combined effort to promote peace, security and trade across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union, in partnership with the...
European Union Votes to Curb China’s Access to Medical Device Market
JD Supra - California
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June 17, 2025
The European Union has “agreed overwhelmingly” to limit Chinese medical device manufacturers’ access to public procurement contracts in Europe, Bloomberg reports. On Monday June 2, 2025, European Union (EU) countries reportedly voted to ban...
EU Hits Greece With Massive Farm Subsidy Fraud Fine
Greek Reporter
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June 18, 2025
Greece was expected to receive approximately 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in direct EU subsidies in 2026, but that’s expected to be cut by 25 percent. Credit: AMNA/Evangelos Bougiotis Greece’s agricultural sector is reeling from the European...
EU Proposes Phase-Out Of Russian Gas by 2027, Currently Spends €1.5bn Each Month on Imports
High North News
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European advocacy groups and Ukrainian officials have repeatedly pointed out that the amount select EU states spend on Russian energy imports exceeds the amount of aid provided to Ukraine. The passage of the legislation in its current form is far...
EU eyes higher fees on US, British tourists to repay post-Covid debts
Politico Europe
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June 18, 2025
Another popular option being floated to raise revenue involves levying a €2 fee on billions of imported small parcels from Chinese retailers such as Shein and Temu. The idea, outlined in a Commission paper seen by POLITICO, was endorsed by EU...
EU must not tolerate Hungary’s LGBTIQ suppression
Malta Today
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Hungary’s continued suppression of the LGBTIQ+ community is condemnable. Earlier this year, the Hungarian parliament approved a constitutional amendment that bans public events by LGBTIQ+ communities. This legal amendment was used by the police in...
EU to provide €161m to help vulnerable Afghans
Dawn
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June 18, 2025
ISLAMABAD: As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan remains among the most severe in the world, the European Commission has announced that it will provide 161 million euros in humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable Afghans in the country...
EU readies ban on Russian gas imports by end of 2027
Hellenic Shipping News
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June 17, 2025
The European Commission is set to propose on Tuesday a ban on EU imports of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas by the end of 2027, using legal measures to ensure the plan cannot be blocked by EU members Hungary and Slovakia. The proposals will...
EU and Australia to negotiate security and defense partnership
Politico Europe
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June 18, 2025
"This will open the door to joint defence procurement opportunities and will benefit both our industries and our security," Albanese said in a statement. “In a time of rising tensions and strategic competition, trusted partners must stand...
EU nuclear ambitions: EUR 241 billion in investment needed by 2050
Balkan Green Energy News
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June 17, 2025
Additional investment is needed for small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced modular reactors (AMRs), and microreactors, as well as for fusion for the longer-term future, according to the European Commission’s eighth Nuclear Illustrative Programme...
EU gets tough on Russian energy without Trump, Orbán on board
Politico Europe
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June 17, 2025
“Today we have decided to turn off the tap on Russian energy,” the Danish commissioner declared. Not everyone is on board with that mission, however. The bloc’s two most Kremlin-friendly countries, Hungary and Slovakia, have already vowed to...
EU Bans New Russian Fossil Fuel Contracts
Business Korea
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June 18, 2025
The European Union (EU) has decided to completely phase out Russian oil and natural gas by 2028. New import contracts will be immediately prohibited from next year, and existing contracts will be terminated gradually. This marks the concrete...
OIC Participates in European Union Senior Officials Meeting on Afghanistan
Sada Elbalad
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June 17, 2025
Tue 17 Jun 2025 | 09:03 PM OIC Participates in European Union Senior Officials Meeting on Afghanistan At the invitation of the European Union, the Special Envoy of the OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha to Afghanistan, Ambassador Tarig Ali...
EU chief says pressure off for lower Russia oil…
Fort Bend Herald - Texas
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EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said surging energy prices have reduced the urgency to slash the price cap on Russia's global oil exports. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, had suggested cutting the current oil...
EU strikes deal on new rules for European political parties
EUBusiness
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June 17, 2025
EU Parliament and Council negotiators have reached provisional agreement on changes to the statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations (EUPPFs). The post EU strikes deal on new rules for European political...
EU awards EUR 721m funding for cutting-edge research
EUBusiness
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June 17, 2025
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced winners of its latest Advanced Grants competition, awarding €721 million to 281 leading researchers across Europe. The post EU awards EUR 721m funding for cutting-edge research appeared first on...
Mahama reaffirms Ghana’s commitment to deepening strategic EU partnership
Joy FM
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June 18, 2025
President John Mahama on Tuesday reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to an expanded and forward-looking partnership with the European Union (EU). He described the collaboration as a cornerstone for Ghana’s development and regional influence. Addressing...
Visit will help India find favourable FTA with EU: Envoy Goel on PM's visit to Croatia
Times of Oman
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Zagreb: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Croatia will play a crucial role in securing a favourable Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union as well as enhanced trade between India and Croatia, said Ambassador of India to Croatia,...