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Nicosia (EFE).- European Union leaders called on Friday for the deployment of more «specific» measures to alleviate the impact of the Middle East war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on energy prices. This is particularly urgent given the rebound in oil prices, which threatens to pose supply...
Ayia Napa, Cyprus (EFE).- The presidents of the European Commission and the European Council, Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa, respectively, met with the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, and agreed to advance the negotiations for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union «without delay.» According to a joint...
Brussels (EFE).- European Union foreign ministers reached a political agreement on Tuesday to expand the legal framework for sanctions against Iran, allowing the EU to impose restrictive measures on those who violate the right to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. «Today we also reached the political agreement...
Lima (EFE).- The European Union electoral observation mission in Peru affirmed on Tuesday that the general elections held on Sunday and Monday were transparent, despite the «serious problems» in the distribution of electoral material that led to delays in some locations and extended election day to Monday in others. «We...
Brussels (EFE).- The European Commission took new steps towards greater protection for minors on digital platforms on Thursday by opening an investigation into Snapchat and filing accusations against Pornhub and other pornographic websites for possible violations of European regulations. These proceedings could result in sanctions for the companies if they...
By Carlos Meneses Asunción (EFE).- The European Union and Mercosur signed an ambitious free trade agreement on Saturday, creating the world’s largest free trade zone, a historic event that occurs amid the new tariff offensive by United States President Donald Trump. The signing ceremony of the trade treaty, which was...
Brussels, Dec 24 (EFE).– European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday defended freedom of expression as a cornerstone of European democracy, following a US decision to sanction five European citizens accused of pressuring social media platforms. “Freedom of speech is the foundation of our strong and vibrant European...
Brussels, Dec 15 (EFE).- The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, acknowledged on Monday the difficulties in reaching an agreement to use frozen Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine, due to Belgium’s veto and seconded by other member states. «I really do hope...
Strasbourg, France, Oct 6 (EFE). – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke in the European Parliament on Monday as she faces two no-confidence votes brought by the left and the far right later in the week. Von der Leyen urged unity in the face of instability and offered...
Brussels (EFE).- NATO stated Friday it «responded immediately and intercepted» three Russian fighter jets that violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes. «Earlier today, Russian jets violated Estonian airspace. NATO responded immediately and intercepted the Russian aircraft,» said the Alliance spokesperson Allison Hart, adding that «this is yet another example of...
International Desk (EFE).- The devastation caused by forest fires in Europe has been significant, with thousands of hectares burning since Aug. 11. Spain According to estimates collected by the European Forest Fire Information System of the Copernicus program for Earth observation and monitoring of the European Union (EFFIS), almost 380,000...
Brussels (EFE).- The European Commission on Monday proposed a partial suspension of Israel’s participation in the European Union’s Horizon Europe scientific program, citing violations of human rights in Gaza. The decision follows an internal review and will be discussed by EU ambassadors in Brussels on Tuesday. According to the Commission,...
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