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Inflation hits new high in Europe, slowing economy
FRANKFURT, Germany — Inflation hit a new high in the 19 countries that use the euro, fueled by runaway natural gas and electricity prices due to Russia's war in Ukraine. Economic growth has also slowed ahead of what economists fear is a…
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Obtains License to Operate in European Union’s Fifth-Economy
After receiving permission to do business in the Netherlands, which has the fifth largest economy in the European Union, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will start providing its services there.
According to reports, they are now the…
European Union chiefs congratulate Meloni on becoming Italian Prime Minister
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday congratulated far-right leader Giorgia Meloni on her appointment as Italy's prime minister and said she looked forward to "constructive cooperation" with her…
EU imposes human rights sanctions on Iran and warns against Ukraine
Oct 17 (Reuters) - The European Union prepared to impose sanctions on Iran on Monday over a human rights crackdown and several ministers warned of separate new sanctions if Tehran's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine was proven.EU…
Nigerian bishop calls for help from European Parliament as terror attacks continue
Nigerian authorities have taken a stance of little to no intervention, according to the Bishop.
“At least three Catholic priests have been kidnapped in Nigeria since…
The European Union joins forces with the WHO to boost vaccination coverage against COVID-19 in…
Jafarasa Sadat, provincial expanded immunization program manager, administers the last injection of the day to Jauado Alifa, a community leader in Malica, a camp for displaced people in Mozambique. ©WHOA €16 million grant to WHO from the…
Dapper Labs hits Russian accounts with restrictions, citing EU sanctions
Dapper Labs blocks Russian accounts from using its payment services, the company announced this week.The decision was taken following sanctions imposed by the European Union on Thursday, targeting Russia and Russian nationals. Dapper,…
EU leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine, squabble over gas price cap
European leaders remain divided on gas price capThe European Commission will make proposals for the EU summitPoland slams Germany for high compensation spendingLeaders pledge continued financial and military aid to UkraineScholz says…
Ugandan minister denounces European Union criticism of mega oil project
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Uganda's energy minister on Tuesday criticized the European Parliament for seeking to delay a massive and controversial oil project in East Africa over human rights abuses and environmental concerns.France's TotalEnergies…
EU chief: New Greece-Bulgaria gas pipeline ‘means freedom’
Sofia, Bulgaria -- The President of the European Union Executive visited Bulgaria on Saturday for the opening of a gas link between the country and Greece, underlining the EU's determination to no longer depend on Russian imports of energy.…
Russia’s nuclear trade with Europe continues despite war in Ukraine – The Denver Post
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PARIS (AP) — While the European Union has agreed to reduce its use of Russian oil and gas, its member countries continue to import and export nuclear fuel that is not subject to EU sanctions. – much to the chagrin of the…
EU debates whether to welcome those fleeing Russia: NPR
The European Union is divided over whether to give refuge to fleeing Russians after President Vladimir Putin announced last week that men with military experience would be called up to fight in Ukraine.
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Eyes on Belgium as some EU states push for ban on Russian diamonds
Diamonds are pictured during an official presentation by diamond producer Alrosa in Moscow, Russia February 13, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File PhotoJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBRUSSELS, Sept 25 (Reuters) -…
Charles Michel in favor of opening the EU to fleeing Russians – POLITICO
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NEW YORK – Europe should allow the entry of Russian citizens seeking to flee the country, European Council President Charles Michel said as he castigated…
India and the European Union discuss a free trade agreement and a cap on Russian oil prices
Trade and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis in Bali.
Trade and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis…
European perspective should unite Georgians
Pawel Herczynski, the European Union ambassador to Georgia, said on Tuesday that implementing the European Union conditions to grant the country candidate status for membership requires the involvement of the government and…
Far-right favorite to be Italy’s next prime minister softens EU ahead of election | Italy
At a rally of the European far right in February 2020, the leader of the Brothers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, rose up against the "Brussels techno bureaucrats" who, according to her, wanted to impose "the Soviet plan of destruction national…
European markets open at close, data, news and results
The pound fell below $1.14 for the first time since 1985 as dollar strength and recession warnings weighed on the British currency.The pound fell as low as $1.135 at 8:50 a.m. London time, marking a new 37-year low before rising slightly to…
Von der Leyen’s State of the Union details EU’s emergency energy measures
BRUSSELS — The European Commission on Wednesday proposed emergency measures to tackle the energy crisis, including an exceptional tax on certain energy companies and binding consumption reduction targets, a sign of growing concern that…
African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Digital Blogging for Development (D4D) Competition for Bloggers…
Application deadline: October 7, 2022
The African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Digital Hub for Development (D4D) invites bloggers from Africa and Europe to participate in its first blogging competition: How Africa and the Europe work…
Syrian refugees in Turkey prepare a caravan to join the EU
A group of Syrian refugees in Turkey are planning to form a caravan to join the European Union, organizers said on Saturday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or through the app.Plans are being…
European Union considers measures to control soaring energy prices
BRUSSELS – Faced with an "astronomical" rise in energy prices, European Union ministers will meet on Friday to discuss emergency measures to allow their nations to get through the cold months ahead without further social and economic…
Opening of the European Union office in San Francisco, after a visit to Apple
A new European Union office in San Francisco has been opened, aimed at better liaising with US tech giants on new antitrust laws…
It follows an earlier visit by members of the European Parliament to a number of US tech giants,…
EU heading for energy rationing this winter
Energy rationing in Europe this winter is starting to look almost inevitable.German officials insisted on Saturday that security of supply was guaranteed, at least for now, after Russia's Gazprom PJSC took a last-minute decision not to…
EU’s Borrell received response from Iran in nuclear talks – spokesman
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks on tensions between neighboring Western Balkan countries in Brussels, Belgium August 18, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna GeronJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterBERLIN,…
European Parliament spyware probe targets Italian companies
European lawmakers investigating Israeli spyware Pegasus may now start investigating Italian company Tykelab and parent company RCS Lab following media revelations about mass surveillance.Created in the wake of the Israeli NSO spy scandal,…
Europe has little choice but to save consumers from the energy crisis | Larry Elliot
EAny energy clash has its winners and losers. Countries that export more oil and gas than they import do well while those that import more than they export suffer. This was the case when the price of oil jumped at the end of 1973 and it…
Zelensky’s office announces that Ukraine will comply with European Commission recommendations
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Image from the official website of the European Commission.The European Commission, in line with the standard for countries applying for European Union membership, gave Ukraine seven recommendations,…
The European Commission reiterates its call on Albania not to launch the golden passport program
The European Commission has once again warned Albania not to introduce its golden passport program because, according to the Commission, it goes against European Union law and poses a risk to the membership of Albania to the block.…
Brexit LIVE: Irish leader tells Truss to avoid ‘extreme euroscepticism’ | Politics |…
Irish Fianna Fáil politician Thomas Byrne has said leadership candidate Liz Truss should weed out “extreme euroscepticism” as lingering uncertainty over the Northern Ireland protocol continues. Liz Truss, who introduced the Northern…
The United States promises significantly more liquefied natural gas than the European Union
US President Joe Biden has promised the European Union that the United States will send at least 15 billion cubic meters more liquefied natural gas to Europe this year than expected. In a joint statement with European Commission President…
EU mulls new ‘Anti-Money Laundering Authority’
EU institutions still have a long way to go to negotiate details before new rules come into force
EU Has Already Approved Crypto Asset Markets (MiCAs) and Remittances Regulation…
The new deadline for standard contractual clauses is approaching | Cozen O’Connor
On June 4, 2021, the European Commission introduced the new set of Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”), a primary mechanism for lawfully transferring personal data from Europe to the United States under the General Data Protection…
GB News: EU to use Sturgeon’s IndyRef2 plot to make relations ‘more difficult’…
Michelle Ballantyne took to GB News to discuss the problems she thinks Scotland will face if the country becomes independent. Ms Ballantyne is the former MSP and leader of Britain's Scottish Reform Party, formerly known as the Brexit…
Russia must immediately cede control of ZNPP to Ukraine
The European Union condemns Russia's military activities around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and calls on the Russian Federation to immediately hand over control of the plant to Ukraine.
“The EU condemns…
Poland warns it will turn guns on EU in rule of law dispute – POLITICO
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Poland's de facto leader Jarosław Kaczyński promises that his government will take no further action to meet the European Commission's rule of law demands to…
Members of the European Parliament concerned about human rights violations in the IIOJ&K
The building of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Photo: AFPISLAMABAD: Fourteen Members of the European Parliament have written a letter to European Commission President Von der Leyen and Vice-President Borrel, expressing their…
Philippines: European Union releases €800,000 in emergency funds to support people affected by…
The European Union has allocated €800,000 in emergency funds to help victims of the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the northern Philippines on 27 July. The earthquake, which killed 10 people and injured…
European Commission proposal on corporate sustainability
CONTEXT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSAL
On February 23, 2022, the European Commission (the Commission) published a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the Proposal). This proposal creates several new…
EU news: “The euro like the Titanic!” EU criticized for ‘shooting itself in the…
Europe is desperately battling the dangerous possibility of a huge gas shortage as the freezing winter months approach, as fears mount that Vladimir Putin will completely cut off supplies to the continent. The European Union has accused…
Congress calls on EU to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist group
The US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) has passed a measure calling on the European Union to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group in its entirety.Lawmakers on!-->…
Ukraine will increase electricity exports to the European Union, says Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (file image)Photo: APKyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that his country would increase its electricity exports to the European Union. In particular, the EU is facing an…
Europe seeks compromise deal on gas use as Russia cuts supply
Breadcrumb Links PMN Company Author of the article: Publication date : Jul 26, 2022 • 14 minutes ago • 3 minute read • Join the conversation Content of the article BRUSSELS — European Union countries…
Transnistria: the next European republic to join Russia?
The little-recognized strip of land east of the Dnieper River in Moldova should be another thorn in the side of European mapmakers, as the unrecognized republic's foreign minister, Vitaly Ignatiev, said last week that the region continued…
UK presents ‘Plan B’ research funding to circumvent EU deadlock | Science
The UK government has explained how it will replace the European Union's flagship research funding scheme with a national one if ongoing Brexit wrangling prevents the country from taking part in the…
The European Union will monitor the elections in 39 counties
The European Union Election Observation Mission is to monitor elections in 39 of the country's 47 counties.
According to Ladislav Garassy, one of the long-term observers deployed in Kirinyaga County, a team of 10 experts specializing…
European Commission approves up to €5.4 billion in public support for IPCEI Hy2Tech; 41 hydrogen…
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) to support research and innovation and the first industrial deployment in the chain value of hydrogen…
Attacks down, terrorism still a threat to the EU
THE HAGUE: Attacks are down but terrorism remains a threat to the European Union due to the war in Ukraine and a rise in propaganda during the pandemic, Europol said on Wednesday.
The total number of successful, foiled and failed…
How Europe became so dependent on Putin for its gas
Comment this storyCommentRussian gas attracted Europe because it was easy to transport and almost always available. Its importance has increased in recent years as some countries have decided to end coal and nuclear power generation and…
The European Union will phase out internal combustion engines by 2035
In an effort to reduce CO2 emissions to zero, the European Union recently made a huge announcement regarding the sale of internal combustion engines (ICE). The 27-member union announced it had approved a plan to phase out the sale of…
Ric Grenell to Newsmax: Europe’s definition of green energy is entirely political
On Thursday, former US diplomat Ric Grenell told Newsmax that the European Union's decision to consider nuclear power and natural gas "green" proves the term has always been politically motivated.
"The crazy liberal…
EU urges North Macedonia to support proposed deal with Bulgaria
SKOPJE, North Macedonia -- European Council President Charles Michel on Tuesday urged North Macedonia to back a compromise proposed by France to end a dispute with neighboring Bulgaria that is blocking the country's bid to join the European…
Georgians hold mass rally for EU and urge government to step down
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Georgians held another mass rally on Sunday to demand the government resign over its failure to formally secure a bid for European Union membership.
The Black Sea nation has been plagued by mass protests since EU…
Inflation poses 19 problems for a single central bank
SINTRA, Portugal — For central bankers, the world has changed abruptly. After more than a decade of low inflation and low interest rates, policymakers now find themselves in a high inflation environment, where there is no time for…
EU and New Zealand reach free trade agreement in ‘geopolitical signal’
EU and New Zealand end four years of talksThe EU should benefit from exports of manufactured goodsNew Zealand gets bigger beef and milk quotasBRUSSELS, June 30 (Reuters) - The European Union and New Zealand on Thursday completed talks on a…
Ukraine and Moldova face a long road to EU membership
Hours after the European Union made a historic decision to grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova last week - a move that could open the door to EU membership - lawmakers Bulgarians recalled how long and winding the road will…
Biden: G-7 to ban Russian gold imports to pressure Putin on Ukraine
Placeholder while loading article actionsTELFS, Austria — President Biden and several of his Group of Seven counterparts announced a ban on further Russian gold imports on Sunday — and appeared to be heading for a consensus on a cap on…
European Parliament supports granting EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova
JThe European Union has taken an important step towards the approval of Ukraine's candidacy.
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution calling on heads of state to grant EU candidate…
The European Union rallies behind Ukraine. But fatigue is around the corner.
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Ukraine fight continues, Boris Johnson pledges long-term support
EU summit expected to support Ukraine's candidate statusApproval of Ukraine's candidacy marks a major changeBritain's Johnson warns of 'Ukraine fatigue'The Battle of Sievierodonetsk continuesMore rocket fire and shelling in eastern and…
In energy-strapped Europe, coal gets a recall
By DEREK GATOPOULOSJune 16, 2022 GMThttps://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-climate-greece-european-union-9efd79325d2c67afe414a97c56d87198KOZANI, Greece (AP) — At Greece's largest coal mine, controlled explosions and the roar of giant…
EU lagging behind in Indo-Pacific race
If the geopolitical pivot to the Indo-Pacific was a race, then the European Union risks being left behind at the turn.The United States has just signed an economic and trade framework – IPEF – which covers the Quad members and seven ASEAN…
Ukraine-Russia War Breaking News: Live Updates
Between the thump of artillery shells landing a few blocks away, dozens of people emerged from a communal shelter in this eastern Ukrainian town on Saturday to receive food packets from an armored pickup truck red led by a group of…
Ukraine’s EU membership could take decades, say diplomats
Placeholder while loading article actionsBRUSSELS — Ukraine is one of ours. It is marching towards a European future. The future of Europe is, in fact, the future of Ukraine.These are the messages senior European Union officials have been…
European Commission President says he will visit Egypt next week
CAIRO - June 9, 2022: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she will travel to Egypt next week to discuss with President Abdel Fattah al Sisi the global food crises caused by the Ukraine- Russian.
"The…
Latest news on Ukraine and Russia: live updates
Far from Ukraine's beleaguered eastern front, a new struggle is being waged - not from the trenches, but in leafy side streets and wide avenues. This is where the enemy is called Pavlov. Or Tchaikovsky. Or Catherine the Great.Across…
European Union revokes KQ aircraft maintenance license
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has revoked a license it granted to Kenya…
Danish referendum produces majority for participation in European Union defense policy
About two-thirds of voters backed Denmark's involvement in European Union (EU) defense policy in the June 1 referendum, exit polls projected. The government and major opposition parties have campaigned to overturn the country's 30-year…
European Parliament delegation travels to drought-stricken southern Madagascar
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Members of the European Parliament who traveled to drought-stricken southern Madagascar to see how frontline communities and responders are coping with the protracted humanitarian emergency noted…
The European Union and the Arctic: an inextricable community?
Canada and Russia, being coastal states, have an interest in protecting their right to impose their national legislation on Arctic passages based on Article 234 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. On the other hand, the…
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Union Flag critics torn by ‘hatred of Britain and…
Millions of people across the UK are preparing to gather to celebrate this historic event next week, with Union flags displayed in several cities as a sign of passion and patriotism. But the Platinum Jubilee celebrations have been hit with…
We spent 250 million euros in N’Delta – EU
The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Samuela Isopi, revealed on Friday that the EU had spent no less than 250 million euros on various development projects in the Niger Delta.
Isopi, represented by the Head of the…
OPEC: OPEC+ expected to stick to modest production increase for July: sources
OPEC+ is expected to stick to an oil production agreement reached last year at its June 2 meeting and raise July production targets by 432,000 barrels per day, six sources said. OPEC+ to Reuters, fending off Western calls for a faster rise…
Russia-Ukraine war news: World leaders accuse Russia of inciting food crisis
Boris Bondarev says Russian President Vladimir V. Putin could have spent the past two decades "developing the country" but instead turned it "into a kind of utter horror, a threat to the world".Mr. Bondarev would know: he has spent his…
New Austrian Chairman of the European Union Military Committee – Vindobona.org
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Prime Minister meets European Union Special Envoy for Indo-Pacific – FBC News
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama recently met with the European Union's special envoy for the Indo-Pacific, Gabriel Visentin.
He officially welcomed Visentin and thanked him for his visit to Fiji, which will help to strengthen…
European agreement reached on mandatory gas reserves for supply crises | European Union News
Gas reserves must be filled to 80% by November 1, increasing to 90% from 2023 until 2025.Negotiators from the European Parliament and the 27 member states of the European Union have agreed on new regulations concerning mandatory levels of…
EU growth and inflation outlook worsens with energy crisis
Energy costs soared and confidence faltered after the Russian attack on Ukraine on February 24.EU member states have imposed five rounds of sanctions and are currently trying to complete a package targeting the oil sector. These measures…
Patients’ rights in cross-border healthcare are well protected, but challenges remain, says…
The Commission of the European Union has published a report on patients' rights under the cross-border healthcare directive and an assessment of its impact ten years after its adoption.
The report confirmed that the directive has ensured…
The European Commission will end the relaxed state aid regime against COVID-19
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission said Thursday it would phase out temporary rules that allowed the 27 EU member countries to receive additional public support during the coronavirus pandemic.Adopted in March 2020, the so-called…
EU denounces Israel’s expulsion of over 1,000 Palestinians to make way for military zone
The European Union on Tuesday condemned an Israeli court decision approving the expulsion of more than 1,000 Palestinians to make way for a military training area."Israel's Supreme Court issued a ruling last week (May 4) on…
Ceylon cinnamon receives geographical indication certification from the European Union
The European Union (EU) has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) certification to Ceylon cinnamon, the first GI-certified product from Sri Lanka. An official ceremony took place between the EU Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka…
EU tries to salvage Iran nuclear deal with last-ditch effort: report
The European Union is making a last-ditch attempt to salvage the Iran nuclear deal and break the deadlock, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the Financial Times he was…
The energy war is coming to the European Union
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, hit back harshly at Russian President Vladimir Putin's cut off natural gas to two of the EU's 27 member countries on April 27.
"Gazprom's announcement of a unilateral halt to…
Ukraine plans to complete the second part of the EU accession questionnaire before the end of next…
Ukraine plans to complete the second part of the questionnaire on fulfilling the political and economic criteria for EU membership by the end of next week.
"The European Union has already reviewed the part of…
‘Totally dysfunctional’: Sophie in ‘t Veld on the EU’s relationship with…
EEven by the standards of plain Dutch, Sophie in 't Veld is pretty brutal. The European Council - the body of EU leaders - is "democratically a monster" and "totally dysfunctional", she says. The European Commission “shamelessly protects”…
The President of the EU before his visit to India
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in New Delhi on Saturday to celebrate 60 years of relations between India and the European Union.Taking to Twitter, Ursula von der Leyen said she was looking forward to…
Liberalism, not Hungary, is the future of Eastern Europe
From the re-election of Viktor Orban as prime minister in Hungary this month to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, it's easy to conclude that the outlook for democracy in Eastern Europe is bleak. But while the creeping…
AXES CHOOSES BLUEBERRY PAYMENT SOLUTIONS AS OPEN-LOOP CASHLESS PROVIDER FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
LA VEGAS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AXES.ai ("AXES" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic alliance with Cyprus-based Fintech Blueberry Payment Solutions to offer AXES European customers an integrated…
NATO must decide on European security beyond the war in Ukraine
Largely unnoticed in the New York Times report on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's separate March 17 phone calls with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin is a particularly telling…
EU ends military training operations in Mali | European Union News
The European bloc is involved in two training missions in Mali - the EUTM and the EUCAP - to supervise the military and the police.The European Union has decided to suspend crucial military training programs in Mali, as relations between…
Orban’s victory strengthens his ability to challenge the EU, including on Israel
Hungarian nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban won a landslide election victory last Sunday, shielding his Fidesz party supermajority from a wide range of united opposition parties.
Orban is the scourge of liberal European…
Ukraine-Russia war updates: EU promises to speed up Ukraine’s accession process
The European Union has said it will return its diplomatic presence to Ukraine and promises to speed up the country's accession process.Stay up to date on the Russian-Ukrainian WarFollow Saturday's events on our live blog. Live updatesJust…
Ukraine-Russia War: Latest News and Updates
World leaders have vowed to hold President Vladimir V. Putin accountable for war crimes as evidence mounts that Russian forces killed civilians in Ukraine.The Kremlin has denied the claims and said recent footage of the kyiv suburb of…
Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Fidesz during a national vote
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to the media after casting his vote in the general parliamentary election on April 3, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary.Janos Kummer | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesHungarian nationalist Prime…
Germany braces for gas rationing, Europe on edge in Russian standoff
Europe fears Moscow will cut gas supplyKremlin says ruble payments are a good idea for other productsThe Kremlin says it will not immediately demand rubles for gasEconomic stalemate increases risk of recession in EuropeBERLIN/FRANKFURT,…
Highlights on the European Union – KION546
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Here is an overview of the European Union.
About the European Union
The European Union is an international organization made up of 27 European countries.
It governs the common economic, political,…