Council of the European Union
Coverage of Council of the European Union in the Nexus archive.
- Sudan: EU Bans Sudan Gold to Target War Economy
The European Union banned the purchase, import, or transport of gold from Sudan and prohibited the export of mercury and cyanide to the country. These measures aim to target Sudan's war economy by restricting resources linked to gold mining.
- EU sanctions individuals behind Alexei Navalny poisoning
The EU sanctioned six scientists and researchers linked to Alexei Navalny's poisoning, who died in a Russian prison in 2024. The scientists, associated with Russia's chemical weapons program, researched epibatidine, a toxin found in Navalny's body. The sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans to the EU.
- Jaishankar speaks with Ireland Foreign Minister, discusses ways to deepen ties
Jaishankar spoke with Ireland's Foreign Minister to discuss deepening bilateral ties. Ireland will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from July 1 to December 31, 2026.