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Switzerland agrees on maintaining unrestricted access to EU single market

Swiss authorities and the European Union have reached a historic agreement on maintaining economic and political ties after lengthy negotiations, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a press conference with Swiss President Viola Amherd.

December 20, 2024 20:31
EU pledges continued support for Ukraine

"We also need to know more regarding the plans of the next US administration at the European Union's level," she added regarding a question on US support for Ukraine under the Trump administration.

December 20, 2024 13:07
Umberto de Pretto reveals record-breaking transit volumes on Middle Corridor

According to him, the Middle Corridor plays a strategic role not only from an economic but also from a political perspective: "This route strengthens strategic connections between China and the European Union. Its growing importance is constantly discussed at international forums.

December 20, 2024 12:31
António Costa: ‘We want to welcome Ukraine someday here as an EU member’

And we want to welcome you someday here as a member of the European Union. We will work on this together with you and on winning comprehensive, just, and lasting peace,” Costa noted.

December 19, 2024 17:41
No winners in potential US-EU trade war except China, EU's Kallas says

There would be no winners in a potential trade war between the United States and the European Union except China, EU's Foreign Affairs High Representative Kaja Kallas said on December 19, Report informs via Reuters.

December 19, 2024 14:49
EU's only uranium mining company has its permit revoked

Terrafame is the only company in the European Union that mines uranium, nickel, and other metals. Terrafame (56.1% state-owned) operates in the Sotkamo mining district covering an area of 60 square kilometers, of which 20 square kilometers have been developed.

December 19, 2024 14:42
WB supports Rogun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan

Union (EU), Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), OPEC Fund for International Development, Saudi Fund, Abu Dhabi Fund, Kuwait Fund, and potentially other partners.

December 19, 2024 12:51
Middle Corridor's greening could exempt freight transport from EU's carbon tax

The director general further stated that the Baku International Sea Trade Port has been closely cooperating with the European Union on green projects since 2016, with the goal of greening the Middle Corridor.

December 18, 2024 17:28
Ukraine receives new tranche of €4.1B from EU

"Ukraine has received €4.1 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program. This is the second regular payment allocated by the European Commission under this instrument.

December 18, 2024 16:48
Shares in France's largest banks fall sharply after country's credit rating downgraded

France’s deficit level climbs to 6.1% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, more than double the European Union’s threshold of 3%. The country’s debt hit a record of €3.228 trillion, or 112% of the GDP, which is the third highest ratio in the eurozone, after Greece and Italy.

December 18, 2024 16:26