China lifts sanctions against several MEPs

China has lifted sanctions on five EU parliamentarians after signaling interest in closer economic and political ties with Europe. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola informed political group leaders during a closed-door meeting of the decision of the Chinese authorities. Beijing had initially imposed its sanctions in 2021 on 10 EU individuals and four entities, including […]

EU’s next step: Aluminium imports from Russia to be banned

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year on February 24, EU countries have begun negotiating the details of the 16th sanctions package against Russia. The new package will include a ban on aluminum imports from Russia. According to leaks to the European press, the European Commission plans to present a package that includes various […]