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Spahn Defends Israel No Sanctions
Calls for sanctions against Israel have been definitively rejected by Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian…
September 28, 2025
Germany Urges EU Sanctions on Israel
A leading German parliamentarian is calling for a more assertive stance from the German government regarding its relationship…
September 22, 2025
Jobcenter Staff Want Tougher Sanctions
A recent study by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) has revealed nuanced perspectives among Jobcenter employees regarding…
September 22, 2025
EU Defends Israel Sanctions
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has strongly advocated for the recently proposed sanctions package targeting…
September 21, 2025
EU to Tighten Russia Sanctions
The European Commission is preparing to present a new, strengthened package of sanctions against Russia as early as…
September 17, 2025
EU Readies Sanctions Against Israel
The European Commission has detailed plans for significant measures targeting Israel, following an initial announcement by Commission President…
September 17, 2025
Germany Demands Israel Sanctions
Following an escalation of hostilities in Gaza City, a prominent German politician has called for the German government…
September 16, 2025
Trump Sets Conditions for Russia Sanctions
The former US President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to impose “comprehensive sanctions” against Russia, contingent on…
September 13, 2025
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…
September 12, 2025
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…
September 10, 2025
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.…
September 10, 2025
SPD Backs EU Sanctions Against Israel
Calls for increased pressure on Israel are growing within Germany, with leading figures advocating for stricter EU sanctions.…
September 10, 2025
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…
September 5, 2025
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…
August 28, 2025
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…
August 18, 2025
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…
August 8, 2025
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,…
August 5, 2025
CSU Opposes German Sanctions on Israel
A senior official from the Christian Social Union (CSU), Martin Huber, has ruled out the possibility of the…
August 1, 2025
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…
July 24, 2025
Germany Considers Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, Katharina Dröge, parliamentary group…
July 24, 2025
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…
July 23, 2025
EU Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions
The European Union has approved its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant continuation of measures…
July 18, 2025
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…
July 10, 2025
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…
July 3, 2025
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…
June 27, 2025
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…
June 22, 2025
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…
June 17, 2025
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…
June 17, 2025
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…
June 16, 2025
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…
June 3, 2025
‘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…
June 2, 2025
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…
June 2, 2025
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,…
May 27, 2025
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…
May 26, 2025
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…
May 20, 2025
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…
May 19, 2025
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…
May 14, 2025
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…
May 12, 2025
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…
May 10, 2025
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…
May 10, 2025
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…
April 2, 2025
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…
April 1, 2025
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…
March 31, 2025
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…
March 30, 2025
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…
March 30, 2025
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…
March 29, 2025
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…
March 26, 2025
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…
March 26, 2025
‘Sanctions Be Damned’ Era Begins
China’s Premier Li Qiang has signed a law in response to foreign sanctions into effect. The implementation of…
March 25, 2025
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.…
March 25, 2025
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…
March 24, 2025
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…
March 15, 2025
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…
March 15, 2025
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)…
March 13, 2025
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…
March 10, 2025
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…
March 8, 2025
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…
March 8, 2025
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…
March 4, 2025
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…
March 3, 2025
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…
February 26, 2025
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,…
February 26, 2025
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.…
February 25, 2025
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…
February 24, 2025
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…
February 24, 2025
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…
February 19, 2025
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…
February 18, 2025
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…
February 18, 2025
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…
February 16, 2025
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…
February 13, 2025
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…
February 12, 2025
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…
February 8, 2025
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…
February 3, 2025
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…
February 1, 2025
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…
January 31, 2025
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.…
January 30, 2025
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…
January 30, 2025
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)…
January 30, 2025
79 Tankers Targeted by EU Sanctions!
In the context of 15 sanction packages, the European Union has so far imposed restrictive measures on 79…
January 28, 2025
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…
January 27, 2025
EU Ministers Ease Sanctions in Surprise U-Turn!
European Union Foreign Ministers have agreed to ease sanctions against Syria. “This is a good news for the…
January 27, 2025
Hungary’s Energy Security in Exchange for Russian Sanctions Extension!
Following a Monday session, the European Union’s foreign ministers have agreed to extend the sanctions against Russia. According…
January 27, 2025
EU on the Brink of Lifting Sanctions, as Green Party Demands a Change of Heart!
A European Union official has called for the easing of sanctions against Syria, citing the need for economic…
January 27, 2025
Hungary’s Gamble: EU’s New Front in Bid to Lift Russia Sanctions?
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called on the EU to protect the interests of EU member…
January 27, 2025
BIDEN’S SHOCKER: US to Lift Hungary Sanctions in Stunning U-Turn!
The US has assured Hungary that it will reconsider the sanctions imposed by the previous administration under President…
January 27, 2025
Russia Thrives Amid Sanctions!
The European Union is expected to introduce a new package of sanctions against Russia, marking the third anniversary…
January 23, 2025
I’ll Crush Moscow with Sanctions if They Don’t Obey”!
US President Donald Trump issued a thinly veiled ultimatum to Russia on Wednesday, demanding an end to the…
January 22, 2025
TRUMP UNLEASHES: Russia in Crosshairs of New Sanctions, War on the Table!
US President Donald Trump has left the door open for further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow refuse to…
January 22, 2025
Next Sanctions Wave Imminent?
US President Donald Trump is likely to increase the pressure on Russia once he realizes the difficulty of…
January 21, 2025
Sanctions Be Damned, Meds Pour In!
According to data from Eurostat, cited by the RIA Novosti news agency, the EU’s imports of Russian pharmaceutical…
January 19, 2025
Russia’s Oil Empire Defies US Sanctions, Exports Soar to Record High!
Russia’s refined petroleum exports have reached a new high, with shipments by sea averaging 2.5 million barrels per…
January 17, 2025
Bessent’s Bombshell: US Dollar in Jeopardy as New Finsec Minister Reveals Sane Sanctions Shocker!
The newly designated US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, acknowledged during his Senate hearing in Washington on Thursday that…
January 16, 2025
‘Peace Through Sanctions Relief’?
Advisers to the designated US President Donald Trump are working on a comprehensive strategy to address the anti-Russian…
January 16, 2025
Sanctions Send Prices Soaring
The world oil prices surged on Wednesday, following the announcement of a new sanctions package by the US…
January 16, 2025
US Sanctions: Russia’s Nuclear Pride
The US Treasury Department announced on January 10 that it would impose restrictions on several Russian companies and…
January 15, 2025
OIL SHOCK: US Sanctions Send Crude Prices Soaring!
Oil prices for tankers continue to rise as the expected decline in oil shipments by sea due to…
January 15, 2025
One in Ten Tankers Grounded by US Russia Sanctions
The latest US sanctions on Russian oil shipments will affect 10% of the global tanker fleet and hinder…
January 14, 2025
New Sanctions to Rock the Industry
The European Commission is expected to propose an import ban on Russian primary aluminum in its next sanctions…
January 14, 2025
Beijing Scrambles to Secure Fuel as Sanctions Bite
China’s state-owned oil companies and major private refiners, including Cnooc, Yulong Petrochemical, and Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong, are sending…
January 14, 2025
OIL SHOCK: US Slams Russia with ‘Toughest’ Sanctions, Prices Soar to 4-Month High!
Oil prices have reached a four-month high after the US introduced a comprehensive package of sanctions against the…
January 13, 2025
US Sanctions Send Shockwave Through Central Europe’s Energy Market!
Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, has expressed deep concern over the recent US sanctions against the Russian oil…
January 12, 2025