Tag: EU

Cyprus and Malta Warn EU Russia Sanctions Could Hit Legitimate Maritime Trade

Europe Roshan Abayasekara - December 26, 2025

Discussions are in progress on further tightening sanctions against Russia. This includes the possibility of implementing a blanket ban...

The EU & G7 weigh a ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara - December 9, 2025

The Group of 7 countries and the European Union are currently in talks to replace a price cap on...

Could Malta Secure Hundreds of Millions in EU Funds If It Acts Now on Mass Transport?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara - December 5, 2025

PN MEP Peter Agius said that there were positive initial efforts on the part of the government for the...

What Triggered the High-Profile Detentions in the EU Diplomatic Academy Scandal?

Global Ishini Dabare - December 3, 2025

Belgian authorities have detained former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, along with senior European Commission official Stefano Sannino,...

How Do the UK, US, and EU’s Latest Measures Tighten Pressure on Russia’s Energy Networks?

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara - December 1, 2025

On 15 October 2025, the UK introduced new designations targeting the Russian energy sector. Among the designated organisations are...

Kenya-EU Trade conflict: EPA suspension Puts Exports and Jobs in Jeopardy

Africa Sharya Christiana - November 27, 2025

Signed on December 18, 2023, the Kenya-EU EPA was an agreement made between the European Union (EU) and Kenya...

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Is the EU’s Digital Services Act Silencing Free Speech? Washington and Civil Groups Sound the Alarm

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare - November 25, 2025

European regulators are facing major scrutiny as conversation intensifies over the Digital Services Act (DSA) and its impact on...

Pirates Flee as European Naval Taskforce Secures Iranian-Flagged Dhow and HELLAS APHRODITE Crew

Commonwealth Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara - November 12, 2025

An Iranian-flagged dhow, likely to have been used as a support mother vessel by Somali pirates, was captured by...

Is Pragmatism Overtaking Purity in the EU’s Approach to Emissions Reduction?

Environment Warsha De Silva - October 21, 2025

Environmental (Commonwealth Union): Maintaining aggressive long-term climate targets at the same time, which is balanced with growing political pressure...

YouTube’s ‘Second Chance’ Policy Signals a New Era for Platform Accountability

Commonwealth Business Dana de Silva - October 14, 2025

YouTube has moved decisively to roll back prior bans for certain creators with the introduction of a pilot “second...

EU Moves Closer to a Digital Euro—But What About Your Privacy?

Global Ishini Dabare - September 23, 2025

European Union finance ministers have taken a cautious step toward the launch of a digital euro, signing off on...

India-EU Free Trade Deal Back on Track — But Can They Overcome the Last Roadblocks?

Lead_Story admin - September 9, 2025

(Commonwealth_India) Just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and European Union leaders spoke about wrapping up the long-pending India-EU...

Is This the Death of Encrypted Messaging? EU’s Chat Control Bill Sparks Outrage

Lead_Story Ishini Dabare - August 5, 2025

Global (Commonwealth Union) _ The European Union has found itself in intense negotiations regarding the future of private communications, as Denmark, which took over the EU Council Presidency...

Beyond the Tariffs: What’s Really at Stake in U.S.–EU Trade Talks?

Commonwealth Business admin - July 2, 2025

(Commonwealth_Europe) US President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz in April may have seemed reckless at the time—infuriating allies, rattling financial...

Cyprus Left Out of EU Wildfire Plans—Is the Island Ready for the Next Firestorm?

Europe admin - June 10, 2025

(Commonwealth_Europe) A senior official from the European Commission has urged Cyprus to significantly enhance its participation in wildfire prevention...

Sustainable Trade at a Turning Point: Sub-Saharan Africa and the EUDR

Commonwealth Secretariat Wasana Nadeeshani - April 21, 2025

(Commonwealth)_ In an era where environmental sustainability increasingly influences global trade, sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries are facing a transformative...