The European Union - Page 39

August 8, 2023

Brazilian official blasts European Union rules banning products from areas of deforestation

Brazil's agricultural minister blasted the new European Union rules that will ban products coming from deforested areas beginning in December 2024.

August 3, 2023

Poland PM accuses Russian Wagner mercenaries of plan to 'destabilize' NATO, holds urgent meeting along border

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda met in the Suwalki Gap amid concern over Russian Wagner fighters.

July 31, 2023

'Improvised and atrocious': Italy looks to leave China deal, reversing decision of previous government

Italy plans to pull out of the controversial Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said during an interview released on Sunday.

July 30, 2023

Poland's PM reportedly warns Russian mercenary group Wagner forces moving closer to NATO country's border

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Russian mercenaries were moving in Belarus toward the border with Poland to carry out "hybrid warfare."

July 27, 2023

Italy's Meloni draws comparison to legendary European leader ahead of visit with Biden

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is being compared to the conservative leadership of former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during her first year in office.

July 23, 2023

Spain’s conservative, right-wing parties fail to win enough votes to beat socialists in general election

Spain's general election Sunday yielded no clear majority for parties on either the left or the right, pushing the country toward political gridlock.

July 23, 2023

Spain votes in election that could shift power from socialists toward the right, in trend for liberal Europe

Spain is holding an early election as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's socialists are expected to lose power to the right-wing Popular Party.

July 20, 2023

US Ambassador argues sanctions on Macedonian businessman help country's EU bid

U.S. Ambassador to North Macedonia Angela Aggeleron on Thursday argued that sanctions against prominent businessman Jordan Kamchev may help the country's European Union membership bid.

July 20, 2023

Multiple casualties reported as Russian onslaught of Ukraine continues for 3rd consecutive evening

A third night of Russian attacks on Ukrainian targets in the country's southern port region caused multiple casualties while destroying vital Ukrainian infrastructure.

July 19, 2023

A look at US sanctions on Russia, Iran from Obama to the Biden years

Over the last decade, the U.S. has sanctioned Russia and Iran for dangerous international actions, a continual process that has produced mixed results.