Fifth sanctions package ends coal import • Table.Briefings

On Thursday evening, the EU states decided to impose an embargo on Russian coal and other goods, as announced. A few hours earlier, the Parliament had called for an immediate end to the import of all fuels – including gas.

On Thursday evening, the permanent representatives of the member states approved the EU Commission’s proposals, which include an import ban on coal, wood, and other goods, as well as numerous other punitive measures. This was announced by the French EU Council Presidency on Twitter.

Fifth sanctions package ends coal imports

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