On 2 March, the Commission proposed a pilot project to strengthen the exchange of information between Europol and Colombia to investigate and bring criminals to justice and to dismantle organised criminal structures that are behind the production and trafficking of drugs. The pilot project, which will be defined by a group of Member States, will […]
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Humanitarian airlifts organised by the EU for Syrian earthquake survivors
Many people have lost their houses and means of support as a result of one of the strongest earthquakes to ever hit the area, and they urgently need assistance. Syria Two planes carrying emergency aid landed in Damascus as part of an EU humanitarian air bridge for Syria, providing additional assistance to Syrians affected by […]
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10th Russian sanctions package agreed by the EU
On 25 February 2023, the Council adopted the tenth package of restrictive measures in response to Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine. The agreed package includes bans on: exports of critical technology and industrial goods imports of asphalt and synthetic rubber provision of gas storage capacity to Russians transit through Russia of EU exported dual-use goods and technology […]
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EU reviews measures restricting aid to Syria to speed up delivery of humanitarian aid
The Assad regime and its supporters, as well as industries where the regime was making money, are the targets of EU sanctions in force regarding Syria. The sanctions policy does not forbid the EU from exporting goods to Syria, including food, medicine, or medical equipment, and it does not target Syria’s healthcare system. To ensure […]
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European Union condemns North Korea’s launch of intercontinental and short-range missiles
The EU strongly condemns the DPRK’s illegal launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on 18 February and the subsequent firing of short range ballistic missiles on 20 February. These were dangerous and reckless actions that blatantly violated UN Security Council resolutions. The DPRK’s intention to continue developing the means to deliver nuclear weapons anywhere in […]
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Statement by the members of the European Council after one year of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
One year ago, Putin’s Russia started its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have shown incredible strength in defending their homeland and the core principles of international law against the Russian aggression. They have shown resolve in defending democracy and freedom, resilience in the face of hardship and dignity when confronted with […]
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124 Ukrainian researchers who fled the war were supported by the Commission
The Commission officially announced the results of the selection to support the MSCA4Ukraine programme for researchers from Ukraine. 13 PhD students and 111 postdoctoral researchers from Ukraine will be able to continue their activities in EU member states and associated countries in the Horizon Europe programme. The selected researchers will be hosted by academic and […]
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European Commission proposes to renew trade benefits for Ukraine for a year
The Commission has proposed to renew the suspension of import duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports to the European Union – known as the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) – for another year. This is a continuation of the EU’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s economy and helps alleviate the difficult situation faced by […]
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12 Myths about Russia’s war in Ukraine Exposed
A year ago Russia launched an unprovoked war of aggression against its peaceful neighbour Ukraine, showing the world the true face of the Kremlin’s imperial ambitions. Today, Ukraine is still fighting, still resilient, and still determined to prevail over Russian aggression. Russia prepared for its war against Ukraine by spreading myths about the country. Well […]
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