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16th Apr 2024

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Russia might face new EU sanctions, Austria says

EU states will consider fresh sanctions on Russia over its aggression against Ukraine in the Azov Sea, depending "on the exposition of facts and the further conduct of both parties", Karin Kneissl, Austria's foreign minister said Tuesday, speaking for the Austrian EU presidency. Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland, as well as some senior German politicians have also called for punitive measures. EU foreign ministers next meet on 10 December.

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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