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EU Plans to Curb Russian Diplomats' Movement
(MENAFN) The European Union is weighing a set of fresh regulations that would severely limit the travel of Russian diplomats across the Schengen area, citing accusations of “subversive activities.” This information comes from a report by a news...
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EU pledges to reinforce sanctions on Iran
(MENAFN) The European Union announced on Sunday that it will reimpose UN sanctions on Iran “without delay,” after efforts in the Security Council to postpone them failed earlier this week. “The European Union will now proceed to implement the...
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EU wary about escalating tensions with Russia
(MENAFN) European Union officials are increasingly concerned that rising tensions with Russia could escalate into a major conflict, in a scenario some privately liken to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, which sparked World...
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EU Reinstates Set of Sanctions on Iran
(MENAFN) The Council of the European Union declared on Monday that it was reinstating a wide array of sanctions against Iran, blaming Tehran for not meeting its nuclear commitments under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The...
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EU Commission Chief states Ukraine to pay loan using Russian assets
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen clarified on Tuesday that frozen Russian assets are not being seized and that Ukraine would repay the loan if Russia fulfills reparations obligations, according to reports. "There is no...
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EU states laud Moldova’s voting results, criticize Russian intervention
(MENAFN) On Monday, in a shared announcement by France, Germany, as well as Poland, lauding Moldova for having democratic voting in spite of "unprecedented interference" from Russia. The French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor...
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HIF Global awarded ISCC EU RFNBO certification, marking a global milestone in the e-Fuels market
HIF Haru Oni facility in Chile is the first facility outside the EU to receive certification for RFNBO and the first worldwide to achieve this for e-Gasoline SANTIAGO, CHILE, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HIF Global, the world’s leading...
Consumers in Brussels Call on EU Leaders to Protect Nicotine Pouches and Support Harm Reduction
BRUSSELS, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, the international consumer movement Considerate Pouchers brought its Protect Pouches campaign to Brussels, highlighting the urgent need for access to safer alternatives to smoking. While...
Düsseldorf to Host Conference on New EU Plastics Packaging and Food Contact Regulations
DüSSELDORF , BELGIUM, October 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The European Union’s plastics packaging and food contact legislation is entering a period of significant transformation, and industry players will have the opportunity to gain timely...
European Union eyes building 'drone wall': question is, what is it?
European Union leaders are discussing setting up a "drone wall" of defences after high-profile air incursions by Russia. But the plan appears to mean different things to different countries, and not everyone seems entirely convinced. Eastern...
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Moroccan Sahara included in new agricultural agreements between Morocco and the European Union
“The Kingdom of Morocco and the European Union have just successfully concluded, in a spirit of partnership and commitment, negotiations on the modification of the agricultural agreement linking the two parties,” said Nasser Bourita, Minister of...
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Moldovan president after EPC Summit says European Union member states reconfirmed support for Moldova's EU accession process
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President Maia Sandu, after participating in the European Political Community Summit, has said that Moldova received further confirmations of support on behalf of European Union member states in the accession process. "The European Union member...
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European Union: Commission considering delaying EUDR application for another year
In brief On 23 September 2025, the EU Environment Commissioner notified the European Parliament’s Environment Committee chair and the Danish Presidency of her intention to delay the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one...
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Moldovan president at EPC Summit says leadership to continue to work together for Moldova to become part of European Union
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President Maia Sandu today participated in the European Political Community Summit held in Copenhagen, Denmark, the country that also holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. “I came to the European Political Community...
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EU to Nigeria: Deepen Electoral Reforms Now
By Tracy Moses, Abuja The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has commended Nigeria for significant progress made in implementing electoral reforms since the 2023 general elections but issued a strong call for accelerated action...
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EU leaders admit Ukraine cannot repay debts without Russian frozen assets
The European Union faces a deepening dilemma over how to sustain Ukraine financially as the war with Russia grinds on. While European leaders continue to publicly emphasize their commitment to Kyiv’s survival, behind closed doors they are...
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EU points finger at Chinese customs fraud networks
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Agence France-Presse . Greece 02 October, 2025, 23:47 The EU’s chief public prosecutor on Thursday warned that criminal gangs, notably Chinese, were committing widespread customs and VAT fraud across the European Union. ‘We see in the last 4 years...
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EU countries expected to back Commission housing plan – but with caveats
EU countries are expected to endorse the Commission’s Affordable Housing Plan but warn Brussels not to overstep, according to draft Council conclusions seen by Euractiv. The draft text, dated Monday, stops short of demanding new legislation but...
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EU BEV share steady at 15.8% through August
The market share of European battery electric vehicles (EU BEV) was unchanged at 15.8% up to August 2025 and has been growing steadily, although not enough to meet transition targets to achieve climate targets. According to International Council...
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