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EU prepares 21st sanctions package against Russia: Energy, banking, and fisheries in the crosshairs

The European Commission is also proposing sanctions on 30 additional vessels from the so-called “shadow fleet” used to transport Russian oil, bringing the total number of targeted ships to more than 660

Do not compare us with Russia and China, Imamoglu asks von der Leyen

He urged the EU to pay more attention to the Turkish story and stop looking at the country "through the prism of fear and clichés"

Nikos Christodoulides “shut down” Charles Michel: Let me remind you that Turkey invaded Cyprus in 1974 and continues to occupy European territory

The trigger for Michel’s post was recent statements by Ursula von der Leyen regarding Turkish influence

“Yes” from the Commission on age limits for social media following Mitsotakis’ letter

The Commission confirms that it received the letter and stresses the need for uniform implementation of rules across the EU, without additional obligations beyond the DSA

Mitsotakis on blocking social media: Parents are desperate, the next chapter will be gaming and online gambling

“We see children aged 12–13 glued to a screen” – As he explained, so-called infinite scrolling is designed to keep the user on the screen as long as possible, because “this is how platforms make money”

Ursula von der Leyen: We all stand in solidarity with Cyprus, your security is our security

She stressed that the EU strategy must continue to be based on domestic energy sources, namely renewables and nuclear energy

Ursula von der Leyen from the Green Line: Pushing for a solution to the Cyprus issue is a priority

“A comprehensive, fair and lasting solution for Cyprus and for all Cypriots remains an absolute priority for the EU,” stressed the President of the European Commission

Cyprus: The “Kronos” field on the final straight for sending gas to Europe

The Cypriot President met with the Chief Operating Officer of the Italian company ENI, which participates in the consortium for the export of gas through existing Egyptian infrastructure

Ursula von der Leyen: Facing a second no-confidence motion within three months – Trends in the European Parliament

Although the President of the European Commission is facing criticism even from within her own party (EPP), it is considered unlikely that she will lose her position in the October 9 vote

“Truce” between socialists and liberals in the European Parliament before the vote of no confidence against von der Leyen

Given the widespread dissatisfaction with the president, in the future groups may withdraw their support

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