Forest fires in Greece: EU mobilises firefighting assistance
The EU civil protection mechanism is channelling support to help combat forest fires in Greece, which is currently facing a very
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Proposal for EU to provide 5B euro a year over next four years for Ukraine’s defence needs
It is proposed that the European Union creates a dedicated section under the European Peace Facility to provide up to
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EU renews sanctions over Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine
European Union foreign ministers decided on July 20 to prolong by six months, until January 31 2024, the restrictive measures
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Moldova: EU ministers approve renewal of temporary trade liberalisation measures
The Council of the EU adopted on July 20 a regulation which renews and expands the temporary suspension of all
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Eurobarometer poll: Low levels of financial literacy across the EU
Only 18 per cent of EU citizens have a high level of financial literacy, 64 per cent a medium level,
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European Parliament approves plans to provide more ammunition for Ukraine
In a vote on July 13, the European Parliament adopted plans to increase EU production of ammunition and missiles to
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Nato agrees ‘strong package’ for Ukraine, ‘clear path to membership’
Nato Allies agreed on July 11 to a package of three elements bringing Ukraine closer to Nato, with what Secretary
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European Parliament backs rules to stop abusive legal cases against journalists, human rights defenders
Under draft legislation endorsed by the European Parliament on July 12, journalists, media organisations, human rights defenders, activists, researchers and
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Nato chief: Vilnius Summit has made history on Sweden, will take key decisions on Ukraine
Speaking at the start of a two-day Nato Summit in Vilnius on July 11, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed President
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