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The British government's decision to pass a law to scrap parts of the post-Brexit trade treaty has significantly escalated a long-running dispute with the European Union. The move comes as the two sides remain at odds over trade rules for Northern Ireland, which has been a major point
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The UK government is preparing to take unilateral action to override the Northern Ireland Protocol, despite warnings from European leaders and US President Joe Biden. According to The Times, Attorney General Suella Braverman has advised that legislation to override the protocol would be legally sound due to the "disproportionate
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The UK and EU are on the brink of a new confrontation over the Northern Ireland Brexit protocol, with the British government threatening to unilaterally scrap parts of the deal. The move has been met with widespread criticism from EU leaders, who have warned of legal action and possible countermeasures
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European Union officials are weighing a ban on Russian oil imports in the latest round of sanctions, a move that could significantly impact global energy markets. Currently, Europe relies heavily on Russia for its energy, with over half of Russia's crude oil exports going to the continent prior
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on the 27-nation European Union to ban oil imports from Russia in a sixth package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its war in Ukraine. The proposal, which aims to phase out oil imports within six months and refined products by the
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The European Union has spent significantly more on Russian energy imports than on aid for Ukraine since Vladimir Putin's invasion, according to EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell. The bloc paid Moscow €35 billion, compared to just €1 billion in aid for arms to Kyiv. This staggering contrast
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The European Union is poised to introduce more sanctions against Russia following reports of widespread atrocities in the recently liberated town of Bucha, Ukraine. The allegations of war crimes, including summary executions and rape, have sparked a strong rebuke from Western leaders, with the EU president Charles Michel vowing to
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The European Union and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have joined forces with the Senegalese government to improve access to clean drinking water across the country. A new EUR 5.55 million grant from the EU will be used in conjunction with a EUR 64.5 million EIB loan to
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The recent 2021-2022 Climate Survey, conducted in September 2021 and published by the European Investment Bank (EIB), reveals a mixed perception of Europeans on the economic impact of climate change. While a majority (56%) believe that the green transition will bring economic growth, there is a stark divide between western
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As of Friday, March 11, 2022, the U.S. and its allies have imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. The current sanctions measures do not amount to a full embargo on Russia, but certain types of international trade with Russia remain permissible for U.
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The European Union's Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has taken significant steps to restrict Russia's aviation capabilities by suspending all certificates for Russian airlines, training centers, and aircraft maintenance companies. This move aims to hinder Russia's ability to operate in European airspace, affecting major Russian
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Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister for nearly 18 years, has been the country's top diplomat during the invasion of Ukraine. With a tenure second only to that of Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, Lavrov has become the embodiment of the Kremlin's defiant posture, blending
