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EU unveils regional energy taskforce in Bulgaria after Russian gas suspens
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The European Commission announced on Thursday the creation of a regional taskforce in Sofia that will shop around for energy supplies ahead of winter after Russia stopped pumping gas to Bulgaria and Poland.
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EU backs Lithuania's plan to aid firms amid China's embargo
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 28 (ANI): The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a EUR130 million Lithuanian scheme to support and facilitate access to finance by companies hit by China's trade restrictions.
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EU delivers 34 tonnes in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 27 (ANI): European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic said on Wednesday that the European Union had delivered 34 tonnes of food and medical supplies in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
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European Commission head slams Gazprom decision to halt gas supplies as bl
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 27 (ANI/Sputnik): Russian energy giant Gazprom's decision to suspend gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland is yet another attempt at blackmail, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
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UK-based media outlet calls on EU to suspend Pak's favoured trading status
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], April 27 (ANI): On the grounds of continued human rights abuses in Pakistan, a London-based media outlet is set to host a program calling out for suspension of Pakistan's favoured GSP+ trading status with the European Commission which was approved by the EU parliament in April 2
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EU chief terms China 'systemic rival' at Raisina Dialogue 2022
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that China is an "economic competitor and a systemic rival", adding that the European Union will continue to encourage Beijing to play its part in a peaceful and thriving Indo-Pacific region.
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Attack on Ukraine a direct threat to security of Europe: EU President
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Referring to the aggression against Ukraine as "a direct threat to European Union's security", European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday took on Russia as well as China, saying the friendship between the two countries have "no limits".
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Principles that underpin peace, security across world are at stake, cautio
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New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that strengthening and energising its partnership with India is a priority in the upcoming decades, noting that the core principles that underpin peace and security across the world are at stake. Read More
EU Chief meets Prez Kovind, highlights immense potential of India-EU ties
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New Delhi [India], April 25 (India): After meeting President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday, European Commissioner President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the immense potential of the India-EU partnership and the commonalities of their goals.
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EU Chief lauds India for being 'powerhouse' in technology
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New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Welcoming Prime Minister Modi's decision to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday praised India for being a 'powerhouse' in technology and termed its relationship with the country as o
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After US, India 2nd country to launch Trade and Technology Council with EU
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New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to launch the European Union-India Trade and Technology Council, the second such initiative for the 27-member bloc following the first one set u
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India, EU to launch Trade and Technology Council to deepen strategic coope
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks in New Delhi on Monday and agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council while also committing to strengthen the strategic partne
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