Literally an eleventh hour deal as EU leaders back a partial Russian oil ban just before midnight. It will cover “more than two thirds” of EU oil imports from Russia but falls short of a complete ban.
@alex_owski and I report from the Council meeting
Literally an eleventh hour deal as EU leaders back a partial Russian oil ban just before midnight. It will cover "more than two thirds" of EU oil imports from Russia but falls short of a complete ban. @alex_owski and I report from the Council meetinghttps://t.co/43Mfk2SMEH
— Kira Taylor (@KiraTaylor15) May 30, 2022
Hungary’s divisive leader has once again got his own way with the European Union — this time in tough negotiations on Russian oil. And Prime Minister Viktor Orban wasn’t shy about trumpeting his success in leveraging the bloc
Hungary's divisive leader has once again got his own way with the European Union — this time in tough negotiations on Russian oil. And Prime Minister Viktor Orban wasn't shy about trumpeting his success in leveraging the bloc, reports @jspikebudapest https://t.co/a7D5TPDANZ
— AP Europe (@AP_Europe) May 31, 2022
Viktor Orban Allowed To Keep Taking Daily Russian Crude Oil Baths As Part Of ‘Cultural Heritage’ Carve-Out From EU Sanctions #EUCO
Viktor Orban Allowed To Keep Taking Daily Russian Crude Oil Baths As Part Of ‘Cultural Heritage’ Carve-Out From EU Sanctions #EUCO pic.twitter.com/dhRrLmt8id
— Le Chou News (@LeChouNews) May 31, 2022
Orban navigated Hungary into a desperate dependency on Russian energy.
He then declares “victory” over the EU, whose solidarity & protection is our only chance
and brags about how HU families can sleep peacefully while a genocidal war is ripping families apart
Orban navigated Hungary into a desperate dependency on Russian energy.
He then declares “victory” over the EU, whose solidarity & protection is our only chance
and brags about how HU families can sleep peacefully while a genocidal war is ripping families apart
What a disgrace. https://t.co/468EPrmaiE
— Katalin Cseh (@katka_cseh) May 31, 2022
One reason why EU’s Coreper not signed off sixth Russia sanctions package yet: Hungary, which got an oil embargo carveout, is still demanding Patriach Kirill is removed from sanctions list, my sources say.
One reason why EU’s Coreper not signed off sixth Russia sanctions package yet: Hungary, which got an oil embargo carveout, is still demanding Patriach Kirill is removed from sanctions list, my sources say.
— laurence norman (@laurnorman) June 1, 2022
Hungary is again throwing a wrench into the implementation of the EU’s sixth sanctions package on Russia
Hungary wants Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill to be removed, which is a familiar grievance
Hungary is again throwing a wrench into the implementation of the EU's sixth sanctions package on Russia
Hungary wants Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill to be removed, which is a familiar grievance
— Samuel Ramani (@SamRamani2) June 1, 2022
Ridiculous. Kirill literally provides the religious rationale for Putin’s atrocities.
Ridiculous. Kirill literally provides the religious rationale for Putin’s atrocities.
— fan of democracy ? (@C0G1TO_ERG0_SUM) June 2, 2022
Is that the same Patriarch Kirill that is Spiritual Advisor to the Anti-Christ?
Is that the same Patriarch Kirill that is Spiritual Advisor to the Anti-Christ?
— Dextera Sinistre ?? (@DexterSinister9) June 2, 2022
Viktor Orban Wants Russia’s Patriarch Kirill Removed From EU Sanctions List, ‘So They Can Go On Holiday Together This Summer,’ Says Hungarian Minister
Viktor Orban Wants Russia’s Patriarch Kirill Removed From EU Sanctions List, ‘So They Can Go On Holiday Together This Summer,’ Says Hungarian Minister pic.twitter.com/3bLuNJgSrY
— Le Chou News (@LeChouNews) June 1, 2022
The EU Commission splits over the approval of #Poland 36 Billion-Euro Aid, with:@vestager
@TimmermansEU voting against & @YlvaJohansson @VeraJourova@dreynders objecting (but not present)
The EU Commission splits over the approval of #Poland 36 Billion-Euro Aid, with:
? @vestager @TimmermansEU voting against & @YlvaJohansson @VeraJourova @dreynders objecting (but not present) ‼️#ruleoflaw #nextgen
https://t.co/HAKCxQq0Ho
— Alberto Alemanno (@alemannoEU) June 1, 2022
When Von der Leyen overruled the vote of her commissioners in charge of the #RuleOfLaw to unblock EU funds for Poland. #NextGenerationEU
When Von der Leyen overruled the vote of her commissioners in charge of the #RuleOfLaw to unblock EU funds for Poland. #NextGenerationEU pic.twitter.com/VKS9r92wbW
— mepassistant (@mepassistants) June 2, 2022
The Commission unblocks Poland’s recovery money but claims that it will still control the payout of the money.
The Commission unblocks Poland’s recovery money but claims that it will still control the payout of the money. @daniel_freund and @Evelyn_Regner of the @Europarl_EN are not impressed to put it mildly. @silvia_ellena3 for @EURACTIV. https://t.co/r93aMW7VVn
— János Ammann (@JanosAmmann) June 1, 2022
Message to Europe’s wannabe autocrats today:
1.) You can demolish the rule of law
2.) Backtrack a little bit
3.) Still be on the receiving end of EU billions
Message to Europe's wannabe autocrats today:
1.) You can demolish the rule of law
2.) Backtrack a little bit
3.) Still be on the receiving end of EU billions
— Daniel Freund (@daniel_freund) June 1, 2022
Take a mile, give an inch
Take a mile, give an inch
— Duncan Robinson (@duncanrobinson) June 1, 2022
Strengthening important aspects of the independence of the judiciary” is pure poetry. Dziękuję
"Strengthening important aspects of the independence of the judiciary" is pure poetry. Dziękuję!
— DG MEME ?? (@meme_ec) June 1, 2022
Denmark to join EU defence policy after historic vote
Denmark to join EU defence policy after historic vote https://t.co/fLOZCbvMoq
— EURACTIV (@EURACTIV) June 2, 2022
So, so happy with the result of the ?? referendum. A firm Danish yes to participate in ??cooperation on defence and security. Because we are stronger together. Both in NATO and in the #EU. #dkpol
So, so happy with the result of the ?? referendum. A firm Danish yes to participate in ??cooperation on defence and security. Because we are stronger together. Both in NATO and in the #EU. #dkpol
— Margrethe Vestager (@vestager) June 1, 2022
Delighted to meet the newest regiment of the EU army
Delighted to meet the newest regiment of the EU army pic.twitter.com/8h8U7RXdNe
— Martini Seltzermayr (@mseltzermayr) June 2, 2022
Congratulations, Croatia! ??
Today, Croatia has made a significant step towards joining the euro, our common currency.
Congratulations, Croatia! ??
Today, Croatia has made a significant step towards joining the euro, our common currency.
The @EU_Commission agrees that Croatia is ready to adopt the euro on 1 January 2023.
We will continue our close cooperation, dear @AndrejPlenkovic.
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) June 1, 2022
As a reward for joining the euro Croatia is now no longer a Balkan country
As a reward for joining the euro Croatia is now no longer a Balkan country pic.twitter.com/lSpnj9at49
— Luka Ivan Jukic (@lijukic) June 1, 2022
UK readers might be interested to know that Croatia will have the euro and still have blue passports
Btw, UK readers might be interested to know that Croatia will have the euro and still have blue passports https://t.co/mNzdY2EiaX
— Alexander Clarkson (@APHClarkson) June 1, 2022
Source: euractiv.com
