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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has made a landmark call for the European Union to immediately suspend its partnership agreement with Israel, citing the Israeli government's alleged "genocide" against civilians in the Gaza Strip. Sanchez delivered his demands in a speech to the Spanish Parliament, where
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The European Union has adopted a new regulation aimed at strengthening cooperation and conservation in fisheries management. The amended Regulation (EU) No 1026/2012 introduces new definitions and procedures to improve the identification and management of countries allowing non-sustainable fishing practices. The regulation emphasizes the importance of regional fisheries management
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A proposal by the European Commission to introduce a European Union-wide tobacco tax has set off a firestorm of debate, with some members, like Sweden, pushing back against what they see as an infringement of national sovereignty and a lack of consideration for harm-reduction strategies. The Commission's intention
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A recent research study analyzed non-compliance with EU food safety requirements for Ukrainian exports in 2024, revealing significant issues with microbiological criteria, agrochemicals, and veterinary drugs. The study, published in the Naukovij visnik L'vivs'kogo nacional'nogo universitetu veterinarnoi medicini ta biotehnologij imeni S.Z. Gzic&
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is launching a crucial mechanism to boost renewable energy investments in Ukraine, addressing the country's urgent need for new generation capacity following devastating Russian attacks on its power sector. The Ukraine Renewable Energy Risk Mitigation Mechanism (URMM) will support 1
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As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, the European Union External Action Service reminds us that the grief of families and survivors remains deep and profound. Despite three decades passing, the determination to remember and honor those who lost their lives persists. The genocide serves as a
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The European Union is stepping up economic support for Ukraine with almost EUR600 million in fresh financing for energy systems, transport networks, and a range of businesses in the country. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and the European Commission announced the new EU funding package at a "Ukraine
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Ukraine and the European Union have initiated a critical evaluation of Ukraine's legislative framework as part of the European integration talks. This screening process, which is a pivotal step in Ukraine's accession to the EU, aims to assess the compatibility of Ukrainian laws with EU regulations,
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The work of the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) to identify and locate the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide continues to be crucial in securing truth and justice for the survivors and their families. The ICMP's Director-General, Kathryne Bomberger, recently previewed the "Geography of Genocide&
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Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK this week marked a significant warming of relations between the two countries, crucial to Europe's security in the face of growing threats from Russia. King Charles III has proven to be a capable sovereign, eschewing the architecture criticism that
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Commission have launched the Ukraine FIRST programme to accelerate large-scale infrastructure projects in Ukraine. The initiative aims to provide swift funding and technical assistance for project preparations, focusing on energy infrastructure, transport corridors, housing,
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Ministers of agriculture from Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Romania signed a joint declaration in Budapest, calling for a revision of protection mechanisms for European producers in the wake of the amended trade agreement between the European Union and Ukraine. The ministers expressed concerns over increased quotas for products such
