Britain is also targeting Russia’s shadow fleet — oil tankers used to evade sanctions which have been surveilled, intercepted and boarded by the U.K. and its allies. It is sanctioning 48 vessels and 175 companies in Russia’s “2Rivers” illicit oil network — a move the U.K. Foreign…
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Paris says US envoy’s no-show will ‘affect’ role – POLITICO
Charles Kushner has been temporarily blocked from meeting members of the French government after failing to attend a diplomatic summons.
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European Council president slams Hungary’s ‘disrespect’ over Ukraine loan – POLITICO
KYIV — Hungary shouldn’t “disrespect” the EU’s decision to give €90 billion to Ukraine, which Budapest has blocked after originally agreeing last December, European Council President António Costa told POLITICO.
“We need to implement what we agreed on the 18th…
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Commission launches 'BE READY' European Partnership to strengthen pandemic preparedness research ecosystem
The European Commission has launched BE READY, a new European Partnership for pandemic preparedness. Through BE READY, the European Union will strengthen its capacity to anticipate, prevent and respond rapidly to epidemics and pandemics. BE READY focuses on advancing research on emerging…
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Trump spares EU and UK from higher tariff rates for now – POLITICO
It also sees a similar level of tariffs applied to exports from the European Union. Products coming from the EU previously paid 15 percent, or the MFN rate, depending on which was higher.
The European Parliament froze ratification of the EU’s trade deal with the U.S. on Monday amid…
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Can Starmer shake off Mandelson’s ghost? – POLITICO
Peter Mandelson is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a seismic moment in British politics — but will the pain of Epstein files continue to haunt Sir Keir Starmer’s government over the coming days, weeks and months?
With an active police investigation…
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India and France revise tax treaty on dividends after Modi-Macron meeting
In this case, the clause allowed countries that are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to claim the benefit of lower tax rates if India later granted more favourable terms under a separate treaty to another member of the multinational forum. While France…
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Collaboration between the European Union and the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen
The European Union (EU) and the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Programme for Yemen (SDRPY) joined efforts to improve livelihood conditions for Yemenis, underscoring the importance of investing in economic recovery and reforms, creating jobs, reinforcing the state and fostering societal…
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Strong eastern regions for a safe Europe
The European Commission has set out a plan to make the EU’s regions bordering Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine more secure, resilient, and attractive places to live and work.
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has severely affected people and communities in these areas. From…
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SeaO₂: Turning the ocean into a carbon-removal engine thanks to BlueInvest
SeaO₂ is a Dutch company pioneering a new method to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) – by treating seawater and returning ‘decarbonised’ water to the ocean. This innovative process allows the ocean to absorb CO₂ from the air again, and can help counter ocean acidification at a local level….
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