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Some EU members raise objections to Russia oil ban
EU may reach deals on proposed Russian oil and shipping sanctions with Central European and southern member states
EUCalls for EU decision-making reform intensify
Moves towards transnational lists and qualified majority voting would increase EU ‘federalism’ but may still be blocked
EUEU oil sanctions may accelerate move on gas
The European Commission has proposed to end imports of Russian oil within the next six months
RussiaEU hardens antitrust line on Apple Pay
The European Commission is no longer willing to accept Apple's criticism of antitrust regulations
EUThe euro-area, especially Germany, faces weak GDP
German exports fell by 3.3% and euro-area retail sales fell by 0.4% in March, both on the month
GermanyEU will pressure eastern members to regulate lobbying
A poorly regulated lobbying industry has been growing in the eastern EU and contributing to the high level of corruption
EUQatar and United States to feed global LNG appetite
The fallout from conflict will boost liquefied natural gas investment but also threatens higher greenhouse gas emissions
InternationalPutin statements prod Serbia's shift away from Russia
Pro-government media in Serbia, usually firmly supportive of Russia, indicated a possible change in rhetoric in Belgrade
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