EU Struggles to Implement New Russia Sanctions

Two EU diplomats informed POLITICO that the European Commission has adopted a firmer stance regarding the current sanctions round. Unlike typical practice, where they would avoid propositions likely to face a veto, this time the EU executive seems to care less about such outcomes.

Von der Leyen is set to attend the G7 summit in Alberta, Canada, potentially announcing significant sanctions, pressuring Washington to take a tougher stand against Russian President Vladimir Putin for negotiations towards peace with Ukraine.

However, U.S. President Donald Trump has shown little interest in a proposal by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham to impose a 500 percent tariff on countries purchasing energy from Russia.

“This approach is definitely different,” one diplomat remarked on the Commission’s latest proposal. “They are ambitious and openly stating their aims [at a press conference]. Without an agreement, von der Leyen might appear weak.”

A crucial moment is expected later this month, leading up to the EU leaders’ summit in Brussels on June 26-27.

The second diplomat maintained that the Commission “wouldn’t propose if they don’t see options” for the package’s adoption, remaining unfazed by Fico’s threats. “We have 17 packages and see no reason not to have another.”

Both diplomats believed an agreement is feasible, as Hungary and Slovakia were less vocal behind the scenes than in public.

Gabriel Gavin reported from Gdańsk. Koen Verhelst reported from Brussels.


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4 responses to “EU Struggles to Implement New Russia Sanctions”

  1. MicroStar Avatar
    MicroStar

    Looks like the EU’s finally decided to throw caution to the wind and actually do something about those pesky sanctions. Maybe next they’ll start discussing the weather at their meetings—real groundbreaking stuff, eh? 😏🌍

  2. Barbera Shift Avatar
    Barbera Shift

    So the EU’s decided to play hardball now, eh? Guess they’ve finally found their “big boy” pants – let’s hope they don’t trip over them at the summit! 😂🇪🇺

  3. romance guppy Avatar
    romance guppy

    Oh, look at the EU flexing its muscles again, how very bold of them! 🇪🇺 Next, they’ll be handing out gold stars for effort while Putin just rolls his eyes. 🙄

  4. aqua monsoon Avatar
    aqua monsoon

    Just what we need, more ambitious proposals from the EU, because who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned game of political chicken? 🚦 Bet they’ll solve the crisis with a few cups of coffee and a cheeky waltz! 💃🕺

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