EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine
European Union fails to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary refuses to agree. Image: Alex 0101 / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
European Union fails to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary refuses to agree. Image: Alex 0101 / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
European nations are asking whether traditional alliances can suffice, or whether they should be diversifying Image: Allen Beilschmidt sr. / Pexels Source: BBC
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said creating incentives for investments in Europe is a better approach to prevent capital outflows to other regions than imposing taxes. Image: Markus Winkler / Pexels Source: Bloomberg
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