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Ukraine President Slams Lifting of Russia Sanctions Citing War Costs
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticized the ongoing relaxation of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. Writing on Sunday…
Brantner Targets Israeli Ministers With Sanctions Amid Greens Storm Over Death Penalty Ruling
The death penalty adopted by Israel’s parliament has drawn sharp rejection from the German Green Party. “The federal…
Left Parliament Vizes Push Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Signaling Policy Shift
The Left faction in the German Bundestag is preparing to tighten its policy on Israel. A report in…
Sahra Wagenknecht Urges German Government to Restart Russian Oil Imports as U.S. Sanctions Waver
After the United States partially lifted sanctions on Russian oil, BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht urged the German government to…
Saarland Leader Stands Firm Against Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia
The Saarland premier, Anke Rehlinger of the SPD, rejected calls to relax oil sanctions against Russia. She told…
EU Sanctions Officer Warns Russian Economy Skids Toward Collapse
David O’Sullivan, the EU sanctions commissioner, warns that the Russian economy is on the brink of collapse. He…
Hate‑Aid Co‑CEO Demands European Staunchness on Social Media Rules After US Sanctions
Anna‑Lena von Hodenberg, the co‑chief executive of the anti‑hate‑speech organisation Hate‑Aid, says the sanctions imposed by the United States have…
U.S. Removes Sanctions on Rosneft Germany, Expanding Energy Cooperation
The U.S. Treasury announced on Thursday that it will lift sanctions on the German subsidiary of the Russian…
Deputy Speaker Urges Asset Freezes on Iran Elite and Calls for New Sanctions
Omid Nouripour, the deputy chair of the German Bundestag and a member of the Greens, called for new sanctions…
EU Arms Keep Flowing to Russia via Third Countries Despite Sanctions
A new study by the Ifo Institute and Econpol Europe, released this Thursday, shows that EU‑originated military goods…
Wadephul Opens Door to New Russia Sanctions Amid Nawalny Poisoning Claim
In light of the joint statement by several European countries that Russian opposition figure Alexei Nawalny may have died…
Greens Claim Child Welfare Threatened by Stricter Basic Income Sanctions as Federal Government Refutes Risk
The German federal government considers the tougher sanctions introduced with the new basic security law to pose no…
Germany’s Anti-Russia Raid Seen As Proof of Sanctions Effectiveness by CDU Vice Chairman Von Notz
The deputy chair of the Green parliamentary group, Konstantin von Notz, sees the recent raid on suspected illegal exports…
German Government Fears Oil Supply Risks Amid US Sanctions on Rosneft Subsidiaries
The German federal government worries about supply risks for oil and refinery products if the U.S. sanctions currently…
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran for Suppressing Protests And Supporting Russia
The EU foreign ministers have approved new sanctions against Iran. According to consensus reports, the measures target several…
Former German Post Subsidiary Employees Build Illegal Courier Network to Evade EU Sanctions
Former employees of a German subsidiary of the Russian state‑owned postal service have reportedly set up an illegal…
Greens Push LNG Sanctions on U.S. to Pressure Washington
She believes that yielding to U.S. policy would ultimately do even more harm to the site’s long‑term competitiveness.…
Germany Presses for Tougher Iran Sanctions
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating calls for significantly intensified pressure on Iran’s leadership, signaling a hardening…
Germany Urges Tougher Iran Sanctions
Pressure is mounting within the German Bundestag for stricter measures against Iran’s leadership, prompting renewed debate over the…
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…