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EU agrees to place price cap on Russian oil
In its latest package of sanctions against Russia adopted on 6 October, the Council put in place a price cap related to the maritime transport of Russian oil for third countries and further restrictions on the maritime transport of crude oil and petroleum products. This will drastically reduce the funding for Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Press releases
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European and World Day against the Death Penalty, 10 October 2022: Joint statement by the High Representative, on behalf of the European Union, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe
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Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel
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DPRK/North Korea: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU
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Council formally adopts emergency measures to reduce energy prices
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Latest package of sanctions in view of Russia’s escalating aggression against Ukraine: EU adopts restrictive measures against an additional 30 individuals and 7 entities
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Informal meeting of heads of state or government, Prague Ongoing
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Meeting of the European Political Community
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Economic and Financial Affairs Council
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Eurogroup
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EU-Israel Association Council
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Extraordinary Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Energy)
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Informal meeting of energy ministers
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Informal meeting of employment and social affairs ministers
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Justice and Home Affairs Council
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Informal meeting of Eurogroup ministers in inclusive format with the US Treasury Secretary
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Agriculture and Fisheries Council
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Foreign Affairs Council
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