Slovak populist Prime Minister Robert Fico has again delayed approval of the latest 18 round of EU sanctions against Russia, blaming his latest blocking on the opposition parties in Slovakia. “I’m ...

By Ben Aris in Berlin Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is becoming a major embarrassment for the EU plans tophase out all Russian gas imports by 2028. In a letter shared on social media and reported ...

The EU will lower the price cap on Russian oil and impose additional sanctions on Moscow after Slovak Prime Minister Robert ...

The European Union has approved its 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation — described as one of the toughest to date. — Ukrinform.

Slovakia scuppered the European Union’s efforts to introduce a new round of Russian sanctions on Tuesday. Prime Minister Robert Fico blocked an 18th round of ... for Slovakia on Russian energy imports ...

Strongest' EU package yet targets oil price, vessels, master, a flag, fuel imports and a Rosneft refinery in India ...

EU foreign policy decisions, including sanctions, require unanimous approval by all member states. A Slovak veto could continue to force concessions or delay enforcement in future rounds.

Munich news, health insurance, technology, jobs and other topics for expatriates. The Eye Newspapers covers daily news and offers services for foreigners.

The European Union failed for a second day to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday as Slovakia ...

The 27 EU member states have agreed an 18th sanctions package targeting Russia for invading Ukraine after being blocked for weeks by Slovakia. The sanctions are intended to further reduce Russian ...

The European Union failed to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, as Slovakia demanded more guarantees that it would not be harmed by a separate EU plan to phase out Russian ...