EU states call for stronger borders, migrant return deals
Fifteen EU states on the migration front line on Friday (24 February) called for stronger borders and agreements to be struck with third-party countries to accept migrants.
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February 25, 2023 EU approves 10th package of Russia sanctions on anniversary of invasion
The European Union, after hectic last-minute haggling, has approved a tenth package of Russia sanctions on the anniversary of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the Swedish EU presidency said late on Friday (24 February).
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February 24, 2023 Italy approves clampdown on migrant rescue ships, fines charity
Italy’s parliament on Thursday (23 February) passed into law a government decree establishing a code of conduct for migrant charity ships, despite criticism from the United Nations and humanitarian groups that it will imperil lives.
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February 23, 2023 Commission sounds alarm as progress stalls on pesticide reduction plan
A question mark hangs over the sustainable use of the pesticides regulation (SUR) timeline after a leaked letter showed agriculture MEPs are dragging their feet on the crucial file, leading Commission officials to accuse them of deliberately blocking progress.
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February 22, 2023 Belgium investigates Russian ‘spy ship’ in North Sea
Belgium said it is investigating the presence of a Russian “spy ship” in the North Sea, a day after its neighbour the Netherlands reported that Russia was targeting North Sea infrastructure.
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February 21, 2023 Commission harmonises rules on animal vaccination to tackle bird flu
The European Commission has announced new rules to harmonise the vaccination of animals against the most serious animal diseases as part of efforts to address the largest epidemic of avian flu observed in the EU so far.
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February 19, 2023 France proposes conference on ‘Europe’s air defence’
French President Emmanuel Macron appeared to toughen his stance towards Russia on Friday (17 February), urging allies to step up military support for Ukraine and suggesting a forum to deal with Kyiv’s request for fighter jets.
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February 18, 2023 Bulgaria gives up its goal to join eurozone in 2024
Bulgaria will not join the eurozone on 1 January 2024, a target date the country had announced three years ago, Finance Minister Rositsa Velkova said in Sofia on Friday (17 February), instead setting a new target date for the entry for exactly one year later.
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February 17, 2023 Italy brands EU plan to outlaw fossil fuel cars a ‘suicide’
Italy stepped up its opposition on Thursday (16 February) to European plans to outlaw the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in 12 years, with the transport minister calling a rapid switch to electric vehicles “suicide” and a “gift” to Chinese industry.
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February 16, 2023 Pfizer retains access to EU Parliament despite vaccine purchase controversy
Representatives of the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will be allowed continued access to the European Parliament, the leaders of the Parliament’s political groups decided on Thursday (16 February), after the company faced the risk of expulsion amid the ongoing controversy over the purchase of COVID vaccines.
