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EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions

The European Union has proposed travel bans and asset freezes on almost 200 more Russian officials and military officers as part of a new round of sanctions aimed at ramping up pressure on Moscow over its war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Fresh EU sanctions will "make Kremlin pay" for escalating in Ukraine -von der Leyen

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday a new package of Russia sanctions, designed "to make the Kremlin pay" for escalating the conflict in Ukraine with what she called "sham" votes in occupied territory.

Reuters

EU plans 'comprehensive reform' of electricity market

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - The European Union presented plans on Wednesday to tap into the windfall profits of energy firms as part of measures to tame gas and electricity prices that have soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

AFP

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Poland threatens to turn ‘all our cannon’ on EU in rule-of-law row

Ruling party steps up rhetoric by suggesting it could unseat European Commission’s Ursula von der Leyen

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine PM: Rich Russians Should Pay the Bill to Rebuild

The cost of rebuilding Ukraine following Russia's invasion could reach $750 billion and rich Russians should help pay the bill, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Monday. "We believe that the key source of recovery should be the confiscated assets of Russia and Russian oligarchs," he told a conference…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt, EU to Enhance Partnership

The ninth meeting of the EU-Egypt Association Council is set to kick off on Sunday in Luxembourg. The event will be co-chaired by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. It will endorse the new EU-Egypt…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Resumes Support to Palestinians with €25 Million for Food Security

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced from Ramallah on Tuesday the resumption of European aid to the Palestinian Authority, after being held up for over two years. “I am very glad to announce that the EU funds for 2021 can be disbursed rapidly,” she said during…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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EU looks to east Mediterranean as gas alternative to Russia

European leaders visiting Israel expressed hope that natural gas supplies from the eastern Mediterranean could help reduce dependence on Russia

The Independent UK

Top EU official says Croatia ready to join the euro in 2023

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Croatia is ready to join the group of countries using the euro single currency at the start of next year

The Independent UK

EU approves Poland Covid recovery fund despite judicial concern

European Commission to decide whether Poland has met requirements to reform its legal system

The Guardian - UK

Hungary ‘holding EU hostage’ over sanctions on Russian oil

EU unable to agree on sixth package of sanctions as Budapest continues to block proposed oil embargo

The Guardian - UK

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