“The aim is to ensure uniform sanctions without compromising energy security,” European Commission spokesperson Anna Kaisa Itkonen stated during the daily press briefing, responding to a question about the implementation of the methane regulation. She noted that the issue had already been addressed in December at the Energy Council, clarifying that there are no plans […]
“The priority is the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources,” said Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis during his speech to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. He also stressed what measures the European Commission will implement, following the discussion at the European Council last March. In particular, these will focus on methods to cope
“We condemn Israel’s attacks, we call for respect for civilians,” said European Commission spokesman Anouar El Anouni, responding to a journalist’s question about the situation in Lebanon following the Israeli attacks in recent hours. These caused more than 200 deaths and 1000 injuries. The spokesman stressed that the attacks were unjustified and that it is
“The right of navigation must be guaranteed,” European Commission spokesman Anouar El Anouni said during a press meeting at Berlaymont Palace, responding to a journalist’s question about Iran’s decision to impose a payment tax on the barrels of oil contained by every vessel intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Russia: European Commission: “The potential coordination of an EU member state with Russia is concerning.”, stated European Commission spokesperson Paola Pinho, responding to a journalist’s question about the call between a Hungarian minister and Russian Minister Lavrov. The move apparently aimed to block Ukraine’s efforts to join Europe.
“Building a rail network fit for the future requires raw materials and technologies that Europe doesn’t control today.” This was stated by Francesco Torselli, MEP for the European Conservatives and Reformists group, during the event “Powering Europe’s rail future: From supply risks to strategic autonomy – securing materials and technologies behind rail innovation” at the
Rail transport: Torselli (ECR), “Europe must control the railways of the future.” Read More »
“If we don’t want the decline of the European enterprise, we need to rethink everything.” This was stated by Carlo Ciccioli, MEP of the European Conservatives and Reformists group, on the sidelines of the event “Powering Europe’s rail future: From supply risks to strategic autonomy – securing materials and technologies behind rail innovation” at the
“We want to export the Lombardy and Italian models here to the European Parliament,” said Isabella Tovaglieri, Member of the European Parliament in the Patriots for Europe group, during a meeting on the new European regulation on the welfare, traceability, and safety of dogs and cats. The press conference on the regulation concerning the welfare
Animal welfare: Tovaglieri (Patriots), “We need to make owners responsible.” Read More »
“Emergency stocks vary between Member States; coordination is needed on jet fuel shortages,” European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said at the Commission’s regular midday press briefing at the Berlaymont, responding to a question on aviation fuel shortages at European airports, due to energy crisis.
“We are concerned about the new death penalty law in Israel” European Commission spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said during his regular press meeting, in response to a journalist’s question about the adoption of a new law in Israel that provides for the death penalty for Palestinians accused of terrorism. The measure was voted on March
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