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[Ticker] EU extends sanctions against Russia
The EU officially decided on Friday to extend its economic sanctions against Russia to 31 January 2017. The decision was taken by EU ambassadors already last week, but the official confirmation was delayed until after this week’s EU summit. The sanctions, which target Russia’s energy and banking sector and specific politicians, were...
EU extends economic sanctions on Russia through next year
The European Council today approved extending economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian economy through the end of January. The expected move extends sanctions on Russia that were first introduced two years ago and have been repeatedly extended. In recent weeks, some EU leaders have softened their stance on the sanctions,...
Ukraine’s PM: ‘We will join EU within 10 years’
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said on Friday that he is convinced his country will join the European Union within the next decade. Groysman, who took office last April, told German newspapers of the Funke media group that Ukraine sees its future in the West, despite the ongoing conflict in the country’s east. “We are...
Slovakia’s EU Presidency: Brexit, divided Europe and an opportunity to restore the tarnished reputation
Today the Netherlands hands over the reins of the EU Council presidency to Slovakia. The challenges at hand could not be more consequential: the EU structures are being undermined by the popular revolt that has moved beyond symbolism and fringes of the society. The next six months will therefore be crucial in setting the tone with which the EU...
[Ticker] Canada deploys 1,000 soldiers for NATO in Latvia
Canada will deploy 1,000 soldiers in Latvia to one of four battalions NATO is assembling in eastern Europe in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Along with the US, Britain and Germany, Canada will put together a high-readiness brigade. The Canadians will join a total of 4,000 soldiers NATO is deploying to the Baltic States and...
[Sponsored] Kremlin lies: EU’s response to disinformation
Russia’s disinformation campaigns have become a homeland security issue inside the EU. Pro-Kremlin disinformation campaigns are not only targeted at Ukraine or the Baltic states. …read more Source:...
Jean-Claude Juncker: I don’t care about bad press. And I’m not quitting!
Jean-Claude Juncker offered a sharp defense of his record during the Brexit campaign, rejecting calls for him to resign in the wake of a vote that could rob the European Union of one of its largest members and nearly one-fifth of its economy. Asked by POLITICO after Wednesday’s European summit for his response to critics, including the...
[Ticker] Juncker dismisses calls to quit over Brexit
EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has dismissed calls for his resignation over Brexit, saying: “Frankly, I don’t care.” He said he did not get involved in the referendum campaign at the UK’s request. EU Council chief Donald Tusk said he did not understand how Juncker could be blamed. In April, Juncker was accused of...
Dutch might not ratify Ukraine treaty, PM says
Rutte said changing the text or not ratifying it at all were two options after Dutch people voted against it in a referendum. Treaty would likely survive in another form. …read more Source:...
[Ticker] Mogherini calls for ‘selective engagement’ with Russia
EU foreign relations chief Federica Mogherini said in a long-term strategy paper unveiled on Tuesday that Russia was a “strategic challenge” due to its invasion of Ukraine. She said relations can be normalised only when it fully respected international law, but she advocated “selective engagement” on “climate, the...
