Category: EU-100
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EU’s 21st Sanctions on Russia
The European Union approved its 21st sanctions package Thursday (today), adding 218 new listings—the most in four years—targeting Russia’s banks, energy sector, military industry, and shadow fleet of 673 vessels. Measures freeze assets at 94 banks including the Moscow Exchange, ban crypto services aiding evasion, and pause G7 oil price cap adjustments until mid-2027 to…
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Europe Rearms, NATO Endures
Ursula von der Leyen: “In a more dangerous world, the EU–NATO partnership is more important than ever. European states are investing heavily in their defence. Building stronger, combat-ready, interoperable forces. Strengthening Europe’s defence industry. And delivering greater security, better jobs and stronger growth for Europeans.” What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? EU-100, Chief…
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Russian Drone Hits Romania
A Russian suicide drone has struck an apartment building in Galați, Romania, a member of both the EU and NATO. Several Romanian civilians were wounded, some reportedly seriously. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? EU-100, Chief of Europe: The strike on Galați is not just another “spillover incident.” It marks a threshold change…
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America Targets Europe’s Industrial Core
“I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European Union for Cars and Trucks coming into the United States. The Tariff will be increased to 25%. It is fully understood and agreed that, if they produce Cars and Trucks in U.S.A. Plants, there will be NO TARIFF.” – President Donald J. Trump. What is your…
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EU Expansion as Power Play
Speaking on April 19 at Die Zeit’s celebration, European Commission President von der Leyen urged completing the European continent through enlargement to avoid Russian, Turkish, or Chinese sway, pushing the bloc to think bigger geopolitically. She tied this to reforms like majority voting in foreign policy, energy self-reliance after past dependencies, and flexibility in green…