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EU has engaged with Libya's Haftar on migration issues, sources say
"Technical" discussions on migration have been ongoing for years between the European Commission and de facto representatives of eastern Libya, including General Khalifa Haftar's military staff. Recently, Brussels has started engaging with eastern Libya at a more political level.
Economy
Costa Rica favours Indo-Pacific trade over Mercosur - trade minister
Costa Rica sees the Indo-Pacific area as a priority over other regional trade deals, such as EU-Mercosur. An Indo-Pacific trade group, the CPTPP, could become the largest trading bloc in terms of GDP if new members — such as the EU — join.
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Europe News
EU signs €400 million financial agreement for Palestine
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a financing facility with the Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) to support the Palestinian private sector, amid rising tensions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Europe News
Ending Russian energy ties is a political choice - Latvian president
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs urged Hungary and Slovakia to ‘listen to Trump,’ who is calling on European countries to stop importing Russian gas and oil as part of the EU’s push to end reliance on Vladimir Putin’s energy supplies.
World News
Is Palestine recognition creating momentum for two-state solution?
France followed the UK, Portugal, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian statehood, adding to the growing wave of countries officially recognising Palestine and sparking potential momentum for a two-state solution, which Israel resolutely opposes.
Europe News
EU, Spain migration policies worsen abuses in Mauritania – HRW
Human Rights Watch says EU's and Spain’s outsourcing of migration control to Mauritania has worsened abuses against asylum seekers, including torture, rape and mass expulsions. The report links these violations to a €210 million 2024 migration deal aimed at curbing departures to the Canary Islands.
Europe News
EU Commission labels Libyan attack on NGO ship 'worrying development'
The European Commission considers an alleged Libyan coast guard shooting on the NGO boat Ocean Viking, which occurred on Sunday, a “worrying development”. This is one of several documented occasions on which the Libyan coast guard has apparently fired at rescue vessels from an EU-funded boat.
Europe News
EU credibility at risk over Israel stance, warns ex-ambassador
The inconsistent application of international law on Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank is damaging Europe’s credibility with the Global South, with which the EU aims to strengthen trade ties, former EU Ambassador to Palestine tells Euronews.
Europe News
EU deforestation law changes could aid illegal Russian timber trade
A majority of EU countries are pushing for changes to the EU deforestation law that could likely boost illegal timber imports from sanctioned Russia and Belarus, according to NGO Earthsight, which claims states pushing for the changes are benefiting from the illegal timber trade.
Europe News
EU Commission accused of mining secrecy in scramble for raw materials
Green/EFA EU lawmakers say they cannot access impact assessments for ‘strategic’ mining projects approved under the Critical Raw Materials Act, accusing the European Commission of lacking transparency and accountability.
Europe News
Lion's share of tripled EU migration budget aimed at border management
The newly proposed EU long-term budget prioritises border management, seeking to make entry by migrants harder, over support for asylum and reception processes. Rights groups accuse the EU of exposing migrants to human rights abuses.
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