EU accelerates plan for seizure of Russian assets - report
The European Commission has sped up the development of a legal framework to seize frozen Russian assets within the EU, according to media reports citing sources.
The European Commission has sped up the development of a legal framework to seize frozen Russian assets within the EU, according to media reports citing sources.
The European Commission will set up a new intelligence unit under President Ursula von der Leyen for the greater efficiency of the use of information gathered by national spy agencies, the Financial Times newspaper said, citing sources.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the signing of an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA) with the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission in Brussels on October 25, marking a new phase in their partnership.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev has arrived in Belgium for an official visit for talks with EU leaders.
The European Parliament will for the first time in history conduct two votes of no-confidence in the European Commission on October 9, a European Parliament spokesperson said.
The EU may cease purchasing Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) by January 1, 2027, a year earlier than initially planned. This measure is expected to be included in the 19th package of sanctions, which the European Commission will unveil today.
The suspension was announced by EC President Ursula von der Leyen
The European Union executive's head Ursula von der Leyen said the new EU sanctions measures against Russia would target crypto, banks, and energy.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland on July 27, in an effort to avoid a 30% tariff on EU exports entering into force next month.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed hope the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan to be signed as soon as possible.
The EU has promised to provide Armenia with €2.5 billion in investments under its Global Gateway program, following high-level talks in Brussels.
A trilateral meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, President of the European Council António Costa, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has begun in Brussels.
The European Union said it would extend its suspension of countermeasures to U.S. tariffs until early August and continue to press for a negotiated settlement as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration demanded more concessions from trading partners.
U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to postpone the introduction of 50% tariffs on exports from the European Union until July 9.
The EU has responded in kind to Trump's initiative to suspend duties for 90 days: Brussels has also frozen duties on imports from the USA for this period.
The first Central Asia-European Union summit opened in Uzbekistan today. The event is chaired by Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Armenian Prime Minister spoke with the European Commission President today. The central topic of the conversation was the development of cooperation between Yerevan and Brussels.
The EU is expanding its presence in Syria. The organization plans to establish contact with the new authorities in Damascus and help restore infrastructure.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union will “reflect” on additional sanctions on Iran. “Going forward we will reflect on additional sanctions against …
Trilateral negotiations between the Armenian Prime Minister, the American Secretary of State and the President of the European Commission will be held in Brussels today. What will Nikol Pashinyan, Antony Blinken and Ursula von der Leyen discuss?