New figures show sharp drop in Russian energy products imports into EU
Russia’s share in the extra-EU imports of coal, natural gas and petroleum oils has been decreasing continuously since the second quarter of
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International Centre for prosecution of Russia’s crime of aggression against Ukraine starts operations
The International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA) started its operations in the Hague on July
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EC report: Smooth and efficient introduction of the euro in Croatia
A European Commission (EC) report issued on June 30 on the introduction of the euro in Croatia concludes that the changeover was smooth
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EU defence: Deal on joint procurement of defence products
European Parliament and Council of the EU negotiators have reached a deal on new rules to incentivise EU countries to
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European incarceration rate increased after end of Covid-19 lockdown measures
The end of lockdown measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic produced a rebound effect in the incarceration rates in many
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Borrell: Events at weekend show Russian state and Putin’s credibility being weakened
The events of this past weekend, involving the aborted armed insurrection by the Wagner group, show that the the Russian
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EU increases funding for military support for Ukraine, other partners, by 3.5B euro
European Union foreign ministers adopted on June 26 a decision increasing the overall financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by 3.5
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European Commission welcomes adoption of 11th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Commission says that it welcomes the Council of the EU’s adoption of an 11th package of sanctions against
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EC proposes 50B euro financial instrument to support Ukraine’s recovery in 2024-2027
The European Commission (EC) is proposing a financial instrument of up to 50 billion euro for the period 2024 to
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