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Putting regions at the center of the future EU budget

The future EU budget must be shaped together with those who implement it – namely, cities and regions. That is why the EPP Group in the European Committee of the Regions (EPP-CoR) advocates for a strategic, place-based Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

Von Sari Rautio und Eric Beißwenger

18. Sanktionspaket: Die Slowakei verzögert eine Einigung

Die Slowakei hat beim Außenrat am Dienstag eine Einigung auf das 18. Sanktionspaket gegen Russland verhindert. Kaja Kallas hofft, dass eine Einigung diese Woche möglich ist. Die Außenminister diskutierten auch das Optionenpapier der Chefdiplomatin zum Israel-Assoziierungsabkommen.

Von Stephan Israel

Russian gas: MEPs warn of legal risks

The draft legislation to phase out Russian gas imports still contains significant legal risks, according to the European Parliament. In a letter to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, meanwhile, held out the prospect of EU funds for Slovakia.

Von Manuel Berkel

18th sanctions package: Slovakia delays agreement

Slovakia blocked an agreement on the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia during the Foreign Affairs Council on Tuesday. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed hope that a deal could still be reached this week. The foreign ministers also discussed Kallas’ options paper regarding the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

Von Stephan Israel