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EU debates watering down Russian oil ban in face of Hungarian opposition

A deal to placate Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, could allow pipeline imports via Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022

EU Commission vows to go after Kinahan cartel and seize all their assets in Europe

It has now emerged that the EU is set to also crack down on the multinational cartel, and the “highest bosses” within it

Irish Mirror · May 27, 2022

EU vow to seize Daniel Kinahan's assets in Europe under new proposed law

Details of the game-changing proposal, which will effectively give police forces around Europe the same powers as our Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), were announced before the Commission yesterday

Dublin Live · May 27, 2022

Orban says EU summit should not discuss Russian oil embargo

Hungary unable to agree to the proposed EU sanctions until all outstanding issues resolved, PM says in a letter.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022

EU calls for Russia dialogue to unlock Ukraine food exports

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for talks with Moscow on unlocking wheat exports that are trapped in Ukraine as a result of a Russian sea blockade.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

Report: Dramatic rise in pesticides in EU fruits, vegetables

New research says the contamination of fruits and vegetables produced in the European Union by some of the most toxic pesticides has substantially increased over the past decade

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

EU proposes to make seizing assets easier, including of sanctioned oligarchs -document

The European Commission wants to make it easier to confiscate assets linked to serious illegal activities and suspected criminals, including those evading European Union sanctions against the Kremlin, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

EU’s von Der Leyen Says Russia Is Using Food Supplies as a Weapon

Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way as it does in the energy sector, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. Speaking at the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland, she said "global cooperation" was the "antidote…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 24, 2022

EU's von der Leyen says Russia is using food supplies as a weapon

Russia is using food supplies as a weapon with global repercussions, acting the same way as it does in the energy sector, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 24, 2022

Davos day two: Global tax deal delayed; Von der Leyen on Russian food ‘blackmail’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the second day of the World Economic Forum in Davos

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022