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Russland Diamantenproduktion

New sanctions package targets oil supplies and diamonds

The EU member states will discuss a new sanctions package against Russia for the first time on Friday. The proposal was submitted to them on Wednesday, according to the EU's External Action Service. The measures should be implemented by the end of the year if possible.

By Redaktion Table

DSA

DSA: State media authorities rush to Breton's aid

EU Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton needs concrete cases to be able to initiate proceedings against the largest operators under the DSA. The authorities from Germany, of all places, who could come away empty-handed in the German tussle over responsibilities, are providing him with most of them.

By Falk Steiner

Ursula von der Leyen

Borrell and von der Leyen travel to the Middle East

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell and Ursula von der Leyen are traveling to the Middle East. The Commission President will first meet Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday, her spokesperson announced.

By Stephan Israel