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ECHR rules against Russia on downed MH17 and human rights abuses in Ukraine

Europe's top human rights court handed down a unanimous ruling yesterday that Russia was responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17...

Parliament calls to protect religious minorities in Syria

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have issued a strong condemnation of the violence directed at religious and ethnic communities in Syria, particularly in...

MEPs call on Commission to tackle China’s export restrictions on rare earth elements

In April 2025, China implemented export restrictions on seven rare earth elements and magnets that are pivotal for the European defence, energy, and automotive...

French cognac spared from new Chinese tariff on spirits

China decided to spare most cognac producers in the European Union from the vexing 34.9% tariff that will enter into effect for the next...

EU–Korea Eco-Design Cooperation Forum deepens bilateral efforts for circular economy industry policies

The EU–Korea Eco-Design Cooperation Forum was successfully held from 2 to 3 July 2025, at COEX Magok in Seoul as part of the 2025...

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