EU countries agree on new Russia sanctions, including coal embargo
The European Union confirmed on Friday the adoption of a fifth round of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.
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Sweden 'needs the security of NATO membership': Leading Swedish MEP
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, with significant loss of civilian life in Ukraine, warnings are being sounded about the knock-on effects of the conflict on people far from Europe. This is due to the massive hit to food production and exports from Ukraine and Russia – two countries that together provide more than 750 million people, in 27 countries, with over half of their total wheat needs.
Europe 'should crush Putin economically', Slovakia's PM tells FRANCE 24
Speaking at the conclusion of an EU summit that was dominated by the bloc's response to the war in Ukraine, Heger tells Europe Editor Catherine Nicholson why he sees EU unity as strong, despite disagreements over how to respond to Kyiv's bid for EU membership and differences of opinion on when and how to toughen sanctions against Moscow.
'Discrimination is prohibited in the EU, but remains a fact': EU anti-racism coordinator
Michaela Moua is the EU's first ever anti-racism coordinator. She was appointed to the role in 2020 and explained that her job is to ensure the successful implementation of the bloc's EU Anti-racism Action Plan.
'Democracy is standing up against autocracy' in Ukraine, EU's von der Leyen says
Faced with the unprecedented crisis at the borders of the European Union that has sent shockwaves across the bloc, Ursula von der Leyen outlined the EU's response to the war in Ukraine. This means continuing to inflict economic stress on Russia, partly through the latest sanctions outlined this week, which have had "a huge effect on Russia's economy right now, but also a huge effect over time on the economy so it will have a lasting effect. There is a price for President Putin to pay and this is our strength in the European Union," the European Commission president told FRANCE 24.
Croatian PM says EU sent 'strong political signal' on Ukraine at Versailles summit
"In Versailles, we sent a strong political signal saying that we want to intensify relations with Ukraine in every single possible way that we can in order to pursue its European path," Plenkovic told FRANCE 24.
"We need to give Ukraine hope...they are literally fighting for Europe" urges Estonia's PM Kallas
Defence, spiralling energy prices and EU enlargement look set to top the agenda as Europe's leaders hold talks at the Palace of Versailles near Paris.
Nikita Mazepin included on EU sanctions list over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Sacked Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin has been included on a list of people who face sanctions from the European Union over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.