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The move brings the possibility of landmines being reintroduced along NATO's eastern flank.

57 MEPs from five political groups are urging the Commission to defend the Audiovisual Media Services Directive against the US.

Rural communities are more than energy consumers—they are critical contributors to Europe’s industrial and energy ecosystem.

In today’s edition of The Capitals, read about France's nuclear energy buildup potentially being backed by a state loan, Rwanda cutting diplomatic ties with Belgium as EU sanctions take effect, the Hungarian parliament moving to ban pride parades, and so much more.

A report by Liberties names Italy as one of five EU “dismantlers” -alongside Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, and Slovakia- that “intentionally undermine the rule of law.

Kigali considers that Belgium has "taken sides" against Rwanda in its conflict with DRC.

Friedrich Merz's debt-funded investment package is still facing unknowns, that could sink the legislation and doom his chancellorship.

Kallas' plan includes spending €5 billion on 2 million rounds of large-calibre artillery ammunition this year.

Russia’s economy is likely resilient enough to maintain its war on Ukraine for the foreseeable future – even if additional EU sanctions are imposed.

The project aimed at restoring marine biodiversity could also be beneficial to fishermen in the long term.

Less than 10 years after the death of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, NGOs and the industry are still blaming each other for the stalled discussions on regulating the alcohol sector.

Palestinian health ministry officials reporting at least 100 dead. A White House spokesperson said Israel had consulted the US administration before it carried out the strikes, which the military said targeted mid-level Hamas commanders.

The Council listed nine persons and one entity responsible for human rights violations and abuses, and for sustaining armed conflict, instability and insecurity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Council added Al Azaim Foundation for Media Production to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with ISIL(Da'esh) Al-Qaeda, which are subject to EU restrictive measures.

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The Council adopted an implementing decision authorising the third payment of grants and loans under the Ukraine Facility.

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Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 17-23 March 2025

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The Council renewed the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 September 2025.