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EU-Kenya: Council adopts decision on the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement

The Council adopted a decision on the signing of the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement, which will boost trade in goods and create…

Council and European Parliament agree on rules on freezing and confiscating criminal money

Spanish presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a political agreement on an EU law on asset recovery and confiscation.

Council approves fishing opportunities for 2024 in EU and non-EU waters

Following three days of negotiations, fisheries ministers agreed on fishing opportunities in the Atlantic, the North Sea, and in the…

Anti-money laundering: Council and Parliament agree to create new authority

The Council and the Parliament reached a provisional agreement on creating a new European authority for countering money laundering and…

Defence of Democracy – Commission proposes to shed light on covert foreign influence

The European Commission adopted a Defence of Democracy package, ahead of the 2024 European elections.

Council and Parliament reach political agreement to criminalise violation of EU sanctions

The Spanish presidency of the Council and the European Parliament concluded their negotiations for an EU law which introduces criminal…

Standards for equality bodies: Council strikes deal with Parliament

The EU Council presidency has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a new law to help prevent sex discrimination…

Iran: Council sanctions 6 persons and 5 entities under the framework for restrictive measures

The Council imposed restrictive measures against 6 persons and 5 entities involved in Iran's development and production of unmanned aerial…

Myanmar/Burma: Council adds 4 persons and 2 entities to EU sanctions list

The Council approved additional restrictive measures against four persons and two entities, in view of the continuing grave situation in…

Council approves conclusions on civilian CSDP

The Council approved conclusions on civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), underscoring the added value of civilian CSDP…