Aims to mitigate impacts of war and sanctions
EU would provide part of the recovery funds to cut dependence on Russian energy
Set to jointly buy gas, LNG, draft statement shows
There could be two key triggers for such action
Second instalment due next week
Additional sanctions for individuals, closing of financial loopholes, etc.
Rapidly, even before 2030
Defense spending would also be covered by these
Could be adopted already today
Towards a sustainable recovery
West comes up with new package of tougher sanctions
Sort of
Membre States condemn Russia's belligerent actions against Ukraine
President Ursula von der Leyen addresses war situation
Olaf Scholz, Mateusz Morawieczki sharply condemn attack
Overpass included
Punishment is not overly painful yet, but harder strikes could follow
Some good news at last?
If it fails to withdraw veto by 18 March
Near-term effect is limited, though