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US Sanctions Spark “Propaganda Alignment” Accusations
The US government is employing a concerning strategy of manipulating public opinion through its relationships with major technology…
Germany Demands EU Sanctions After ICE Shooting
The shooting death of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer…
Dutch Politician Calls for Sanctions on Trump Era Officials
The leader of Germany’s Left Party, Jan van Aken, has escalated calls for sanctions against U.S. President Donald…
EU Readies New Sanctions Ahead of Ukraine Anniversary
European Union member states are reportedly preparing a sweeping 20th sanctions package targeting Russia, slated for implementation on…
US Weighs Sanctions Over AfD Monitoring
The recent imposition of U.S. sanctions against the German organization HateAid and former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton may…
HateAid Leaders Defiant Despite US Sanctions
The co-directors of the non-profit organization HateAid have dismissed U.S. travel bans imposed upon them as an attempt…
Germany Condemns US Sanctions on Hate Aid
Berlin’s Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has sharply condemned the recently imposed US entry bans targeting several individuals, including…
US Sanctions Spark Outrage in Berlin Brussels
The United States government’s recent sanctions against former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and the executive directors of the…
Tanker Eventin Held Amid Sanctions Debate
The Federal Finance Court (BFH) in Munich has halted the confiscation and liquidation of the oil tanker “Eventin”…
US Sanctions Impact Russian Oil
According to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the U.S. sanctions levied against Russian oil companies are beginning to…
Rosneft Germany Avoids US Sanctions For Now
The German subsidiary of Russian state-owned energy giant Rosneft appears to have been temporarily exempted from recently imposed…
Zelenskyy Praises New Russia Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the newly agreed-upon sanctions packages from the European Union and the United…
EU Considers Sanctions Over China Export Restrictions
The European Council is poised to grant the European Commission unprecedented authority to implement retaliatory measures against China’s…
Trump Sanctions Catch Putin Off Guard
The recent imposition of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector by the United States is drawing cautious praise from…
EU Considers China Sanctions Over Rare Earth Controls
EU Considers Response to China’s Export Controls Brussels is evaluating potential retaliatory measures against China following a recent…
EU Considers Sanctions Amid China Resource Dispute
Germany and France are poised to push for a significant shift in the European Union’s approach to China,…
Hungary Faces EU Sanctions Over Putin
A prominent voice within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating calls for severe repercussions against Hungary should…
Left Leader Calls For Israel Sanctions
Despite the current ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke) leader, Jan van Aken, is advocating…
CSU Calls for Immediate Sanctions Lift on Israel
Following the recently brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Christian Social Union (CSU), a major faction…
Benefit Sanctions Fail Audit
A recent audit by the Federal Court of Audit (Bundesrechnungshof) has concluded that current sanction practices within the…
EU Weighs Israel Sanctions Debate Fades
Discussions surrounding potential European Union sanctions against Israel were reportedly minimal during a recent summit of European heads…
Spahn Defends Israel No Sanctions
Calls for sanctions against Israel have been definitively rejected by Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian…
Germany Urges EU Sanctions on Israel
A leading German parliamentarian is calling for a more assertive stance from the German government regarding its relationship…
Jobcenter Staff Want Tougher Sanctions
A recent study by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) has revealed nuanced perspectives among Jobcenter employees regarding…
EU Defends Israel Sanctions
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has strongly advocated for the recently proposed sanctions package targeting…
EU to Tighten Russia Sanctions
The European Commission is preparing to present a new, strengthened package of sanctions against Russia as early as…
EU Readies Sanctions Against Israel
The European Commission has detailed plans for significant measures targeting Israel, following an initial announcement by Commission President…
Germany Demands Israel Sanctions
Following an escalation of hostilities in Gaza City, a prominent German politician has called for the German government…
Trump Sets Conditions for Russia Sanctions
The former US President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to impose “comprehensive sanctions” against Russia, contingent on…
Germany Urges New Russia Sanctions After Drone Incident
Following the recent drone incident in Poland, German Green Party leader Felix Banaszak has called for a new…
Poll Shows Growing Support for EU Sanctions on Israel
A recent poll conducted by Verian and reported by “Spiegel” indicates that a majority of German voters would…
Germany Notes EU Sanctions Proposal on Israel
The German government has responded cautiously to a proposal by the European Commission to impose sanctions against Israel.…
SPD Backs EU Sanctions Against Israel
Calls for increased pressure on Israel are growing within Germany, with leading figures advocating for stricter EU sanctions.…
Greens Demand Stricter Sanctions Against Israeli Government
A Green Party representative in the German Bundestag is calling for increased sanctions against members of the Israeli…
German Parties Clash Over Iran Sanctions
A leading German politician has voiced support for the potential re-imposition of sanctions against Iran, while another expressed…
EU Push for Tougher Russia Sanctions After Trump Comments
Omid Nouripour, a leading foreign policy spokesperson for the German Green Party, is advocating for the enforcement of…
German SPD Calls For Israel Sanctions
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is urging the federal government to consider imposing sanctions…
Germany Favors Talks Not Sanctions on Israel
The German government’s decision to refrain from imposing sanctions against Israel, amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza,…
CSU Opposes German Sanctions on Israel
A senior official from the Christian Social Union (CSU), Martin Huber, has ruled out the possibility of the…
Germany Calls For Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, Katharina Dröge, parliamentary group…
Germany Considers Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, Katharina Dröge, parliamentary group…
Sanctions Kill More Than Conflict Study Finds
A newly released study has found that economic sanctions imposed by the United States or the European Union…
EU Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions
The European Union has approved its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant continuation of measures…
Merkel Urges Slovakia to Support Russia Sanctions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has urged the Slovakian government to lift its…
Bürgergeld Sanctions Seen as Fair by Half of Germans
Survey Reveals Divergent Views on Social Welfare Policies in Germany A recent survey conducted by the Infratest research…
EU’s Failure to Impose New Sanctions
European Union and Green Party leaders have expressed outrage at the outcome of the EU summit without new…
Savings Mirage: Labor Minister Warns Against False Hopes on Harsher Citizen’s Allowance Sanctions
German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas, a member of the Social Democratic Party, does not believe that stricter sanctions…
Germany’s Merz Expects US to Impose Russia Sanctions, Consensus on Iran and Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed a positive assessment of the G7 summit in Canada, citing a consensus among…
Zelensky’s Ultimatum: Will Sanctions Bring Peace to Ukraine?
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Welcomes Ukrainian President’s Surprise Arrival at G7 Summit, Discusses Sanctions and Military Aid…
G7 Summit: Unity on Sanctions Against Russia or Global Chaos?
German Union’s Foreign Policy Spokesman Urges G7 Unity Ahead of Summit The German Union’s foreign policy spokesman, Jürgen…
Russia Sanctions Bill to Exempt Countries That Support Ukraine, Lindsey Graham Reveals
In a recent development, US Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that a sanctions package against Russia, which he…
‘Sanctions Tsunami’ to Crush Russia’s War Machine?
In a meeting with US Senator Lindsey Graham in Berlin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed…
Green Party Calls for Sanctions on Israeli Politicians, Weapons Embargo
German Politician Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Strip Attacks In the wake of the ongoing violence…
Annalena Baerbock to Push for Harsher Russia Sanctions
Washington D.C., United States – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to arrive in the United States,…
Will EU’s New Sanctions Package Bring Russia to the Negotiating Table?
Berlin, Germany – In a show of diplomatic efforts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to arrive in…
Sanctions Lifted, But Chemical Weapons and Security Concerns Remain
EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Syria, Maintains Security Restrictions In a significant move, the European Union’s foreign ministers…
EU Considers Secondary Tariffs on Russia Imports to Boost Sanctions Pressure
The European Union is considering stricter sanctions and secondary tariffs, following the example of the United States, against…
EU Weighing New Sanctions on Russian Energy, Shipping and Banks Over Ukraine Crisis
The German government and the European Union are reportedly considering further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow not be…
Sanctions vs. Russia: Green Party Politician Sees Long-Term Impact
Grünen-Politiker Omid Nouripour believes that sanctions against Russia will eventually take effect. “It’s always the case that sanctions…
Merz Warns of Intensified Sanctions if Russia Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire
According to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States are…
Minister Tightens Sanctions, Rejects Benefit Cuts Amidst Job Participation Push
The new Labor and Social Affairs Minister, Bärbel Bas, plans to “tighten” the sanctions in the Basic Security…
EU MEP Demands NUCLEAR SANCTIONS Over Pride Parade Ban
Austria’s EU Representative Criticizes Hungarian Government Austrian EU representative Lena Schilling, a Green, has voiced strong criticism against…
Sanctions Spark a New Era of East Meets East Supremacy?
A Chinese expert on Russia has expressed optimism that the two nations could find new ways to develop…
No Sanctions on Russian Black Gold Despite Ukraine Crisis!
The US NBC News reported on Sunday that Donald Trump had threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Russian…
Sanctions Backfire: Slovakia’s Plea to Lift Russia Embargo Gains Momentum
A conference was held in Slovakia on Saturday, calling for the end of EU sanctions against Russia. Politicians…
Russia’s Invasion Stalls Sanctions Relief
The European Union can consider relaxing or lifting anti-Russian sanctions only after the conflict in Ukraine ends and…
Sanctions Sabotage: Has Moscow Outmaneuvered the West?
A Russian strategy is being tested to gauge US President Donald Trump’s willingness to apply pressure on the…
Sanctions on Russia to Remain in Place
The European Union has declined to lift its agricultural sanctions against Russia, effectively blocking a proposed ceasefire in…
Sanctions Backfire: Russia’s Economy Booms, Defying West’s Expectations
Russian Government Head Reports on Cabinet’s Work to Lower House of Parliament Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin appeared…
‘Sanctions Be Damned’ Era Begins
China’s Premier Li Qiang has signed a law in response to foreign sanctions into effect. The implementation of…
Russia’s Shock Move to End Sanctions Era!
Russia and the US have agreed to develop measures to stop attacks on Russian and Ukrainian energy facilities.…
US Sanctions Foiled as India Ditches American Oil for Cheaper Russian Crude
India’s imports of Russian oil rose significantly in March, according to a report by the Financial Express on…
Sanctions Schizophrenia: US to Ease Russian Oil Grip While Crushing the Economy
A US congressional bill proposes a harder hit on Russia’s banking and energy sector if negotiations over Ukraine…
No Time for Sanctions” on Russia, Says Rubio
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated at a press conference following the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting…
US Sanctions Won’t Touch It
The National Council has decided not to transfer the management of the Swiss old-age and survivors’ insurance (AHV)…
Sanctions Bombshell: West Unleashes Cash Tsunami on Russia, Investors Eager for Bidding War
International investors are taking a risk by buying into Russian assets, as signs emerge that US sanctions may…
TRUMP’S TWIST: From Sanctions to Smiles, a Dramatic Flip in US-Russia Relations?
US President Donald Trump Expresses Understanding for Putin’s Actions US President Donald Trump expressed understanding for the actions…
Sanctions Showdown: US Business Leaders Prepare to Soar Above Russia Sanctions
A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) is being prepared for the US…
Sanctions Backfire: West’s Economic Suicide as Russia Thrives in the Shadow of Failure
Since years, Western politicians and media have been repeating the same mantra: the Russian economy is at the…
Sanctions Bonanza: Insider’s Guide to Cash in on Russia’s Repeal
Russian financial markets may soon be accessible to Western investors, according to Bloomberg, which has sparked a rapid…
Sanctions Bypass: Luxury Cars Zoom into Moscow Via ‘Wi-Fi’ Loophole
A Moscow auto salon, Berg Auto Premium, has continued to thrive, despite European Union sanctions prohibiting the export…
India’s Businesses Caught in Crossfire of US, EU and UK Sanctions
A range of Indian companies is expected to be affected by the new sanctions announced by the US,…
Sanctions Lifted on Syria’s Islamist Militants, Worsening the Crisis!
The European Union has implemented sanctions against Syria in the energy, transportation and banking sectors, effective from Monday.…
Medical Breakthrough: South Korea Ditches Sanctions, Opens Door to Lifesaving Exports to Russia!
South Korea has decided to lift the restrictions on the delivery of medical equipment to Russia, the Ministry…
16th Sanctions Package Unleashed, Cryptocurrency Exchange in Crosshairs!
A new package of sanctions against Russia has been adopted by the European Union, marking the 15th such…
EU Slams Russia with New Sanctions as US Seeks Ukraine War Endgame
The European Union’s permanent representatives to the member states approved the 16th sanctions package since the war began…
No Backing Down on Russia Sanctions, Even Without US
The EU has no intention of lifting its sanctions against Russia, even if the US decides to do…
Russia’s Reprieve: US Sanctions to be Lifted After Ukraine Crisis Ends?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that Western countries must lift sanctions against Russia if the Ukraine…
Release of Political Prisoners and Sanctions Relief in the Offing?
US and Belarus Officials Report Progress in Diplomatic Talks According to sources who attended a meeting of western…
German Aid Organization Demands End to Syria Sanctions
The German World Hunger Relief has called for the lifting of sanctions in the context of efforts to…
Switzerland Joins EU’s Latest Russia Sanctions – The Land of Neutrality Takes a Stand
The Federal Council has decided to adopt the 15th sanctions package of the European Union against Russia. This…
Washington’s Economic Leverage Crashes as SWIFT-Free Transactions Skyrocket, Leaving Few Options for Sanctions
Washington Risks Losing the Ability to Impose Economic Sanctions in the Next Five Years US Secretary of State…
Luxury Real Estate Soars as Rich Russians Flee Inflation and Sanctions
Moscow’s luxury real estate market has reached a level comparable to that of London, according to Bloomberg. The…
Will Sanctions Force Russia to the Negotiating Table?
In a recent interview, Linken-Chef Jan van Aken called for increased pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet to force…
US Sanctions a Path to Peace, EU’s a Recipe for Conflict
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has voiced his opinion on the European Union’s sanctions against Russia, stating that…
EU Spares the Gas, Targets Russian Aluminum in New Sanctions
The European Commission has presented its proposal for a new sanctions package against Moscow to the member states.…
Russ Gas Revival: EU Considers Reversing Sanctions for a Ukraine Peace Deal
European Union representatives are reportedly discussing the possibility of resuming Russian gas imports as part of a potential…
Defying US Sanctions, Country Boasts 9% Growth in 2024!
Venezuela’s Economy Sees Notable Growth, According to CEPAL The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL)…
79 Tankers Targeted by EU Sanctions!
In the context of 15 sanction packages, the European Union has so far imposed restrictive measures on 79…
How Sanctions Against Russia Are Silently Devouring the Nation
The European Union and the German government have been imposing sanctions on Russia for three years now, with…