Tag: Trade sanction
Sanctions against Belarus could boomerang
Refugees and soldiers on the Polish-Belarusian border The conflict continues to escalate. The EU is now reacting with sanctions against Belarus. (Photo: AP) Moscow A relatively quiet night on the…
Last dress rehearsal for serious EU foreign policy
Lukashenko and Erdogan in 2019 One can regularly accuse European foreign policy of being embarrassing. The principle of unanimity in EU foreign policy has often made Brussels incapable of acting…
Sanctions against Belarus could boomerang
Refugees and soldiers on the Polish-Belarusian border The conflict continues to escalate. The EU is now reacting with sanctions against Belarus. (Photo: AP) Moscow A relatively quiet night on the…
EU wants to quickly sanction Belarus for “hybrid attack”
Von der Leyen on a visit to the USA Von der Leyen went public after meeting US President Joe Biden in the White House. (Photo: dpa) Washington, Brussels The EU…
EU wants sanctions against Belarus
Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin (right) Moscow’s role is crucial. (Photo: imago images / ITAR-TASS) November 9th is the day the Berlin Wall came down, it marks a moment of…
Thousands of migrants are still waiting in Belarus to enter the EU
Minsk Thousands of migrants spent another night in the cold in Belarus on the border with Poland. The state media in Minsk distributed film footage of desperate people who wait…
Conflict between China and the USA divides the global economy
USA versus China The world powers are mutually raising their economic walls, covering each other with tariffs and mutual sanctions. Berlin, Beijing The concern should be noted on Oliver Hermes.…
Belarus drives refugees to Poland – EU countries talk about further sanctions
Brussels The Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenko was inspired a long time ago by the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: He brings a large number of refugees to the EU’s external…
France postpones sanctions against Great Britain in the fisheries dispute
Ships in the port of Boulogne, France The fishing dispute between France and Great Britain has been simmering for a long time. (Photo: dpa) London / Glasgow In the fisheries…
Russia relaxes the gas markets – that will not solve the energy crisis
Berlin, Brussels It is the first sign of relaxation, but the European energy crisis has not yet been resolved: Russia’s announcement that it will deliver more natural gas to Europe…
Russia relaxes the gas markets – that will not solve the energy crisis
Berlin, Brussels It is the first sign of relaxation, but the European energy crisis has not yet been resolved: Russia’s announcement that it will deliver more natural gas to Europe…
“Putin is playing to his power in the energy crisis”
Fiona Hill The security advisor emphasizes the importance of Europe’s role. (Photo: AFP / Getty Images) Washington At the G20 summit in Rome, which begins on Saturday, US President Joe…
Nordstream 2 puts a strain on the traffic lights
Brussels, Berlin The energy crisis in Europe and the ongoing conflict over the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline threaten to become a burden for the future traffic light coalition.…
Baerbock against operating permit for Nord Stream 2
Annalena Baerbock According to the report, the Green leader does not want Germany to be blackmailed. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Greens boss Annalena Baerbock has spoken out in favor of initially…
According to a court ruling, Poland is threatened with sanctions by von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen In the debate about the judgment of the Polish Constitutional Court, the EU Commission President announced consequences for the country. (Photo: dpa) Strasbourg EU Commission President…
The first tube from Nord Stream 2 is apparently filled with gas
Part of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline The finished pipeline is expected to transport 55 billion cubic meters of gas annually (Photo: Reuters) Lubmin According to the operator, the first…
How Russia is taking advantage of the energy crisis
Nord Stream 2 “One has to wonder whether geopolitical considerations are at play in the Kremlin.” (Photo: Paul Langrock / laif) Brussels Gas prices are rising and rising, there is…
The USA and China are said to be planning top meetings in Switzerland
Jake Sullivan The US National Security Advisor will meet a Chinese diplomat, according to a report. (Photo: AP) Beijing, Brussels The two largest economic powers, the USA and China, are…
USA act in the “spirit of the Cold War”
Sergei Lavrov The Russian Foreign Minister speaks at the UN General Assembly. (Photo: imago images / ITAR-TASS) new York Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused US President Joe Biden…
Meng Wanzhou: Huawei CFO Meng released again
Meng Wanzhou The Huawei CFO and daughter of the company’s founder Ren Zhengfei was arrested in December 2018 at the instigation of the US authorities in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo: Reuters)…