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U.S. Executive Order declaring a national energy emergency

According to the Executive Order, the energy and critical minerals identification, leasing, development, production, transportation, refining, and generation capacity of the United States are all far too inadequate to meet our Nation’s needs: “We need a reliable, diversified, and affordable supply of energy to drive our Nation’s manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and defense industries, and to sustain the basics of modern life and military preparedness.”

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21/01/2025

Transatlantic relations under Donald Trump: Remarks by EU Commissioner Šefčovič at EP debate

“The EU looks forward to working closely with the new US Administration to tackle pressing global challenges. A lot is at stake for both sides – more so as the rules of engagement between global powers are changing. We will address shared priorities for prosperity and international security, reaffirming the enduring strength of the transatlantic partnership”, EU Commissioner Šefčovič at the EU Parliament Plenary.

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21/01/2025

U.S. MEP National Network: “Rethink Your Supply Chain Strategy for Better Outcomes”

Traditional approaches to supply chain management, which often emphasize cost-per-unit, no longer provide the flexibility manufacturers need to create the innovative solutions necessary for achieving long-term success. In today’s highly competitive environment, optimizing supplier relationships requires more than just negotiating the lowest price: It’s essential to move beyond transactional vendor relationships and focus on building strategic partnerships, the MEP National Network Whitepaper states.

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17/01/2025

U.S. State Department designates Terrorgram Collective and three of its leaders as global terrorists

The United States remains deeply concerned about the racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist (REMVE) threat worldwide and committed to countering transnational components of violent white supremacism. The U.S. State Department is designating The Terrorgram Collective (Terrorgram) and three of its leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended.

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13/01/2025
European Council President António Costa European Economic Social Committee

Informal retreat: Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council

“The purpose of this meeting is to prepare the ground for the decisions we will have to take and to provide guidance to the Commission and the High Representative as they prepare a white paper on the future of European defence, which will cover joint defence initiatives and the resources necessary to develop them. As foreseen in the Leaders’ Agenda, my aim is to return to the subject of defence

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13/01/2025

U.S. State Department Fact Sheet: Sanctions to degrade Russia’s energy sector – part II

The United States is sanctioning major targets in Russia’s energy sector, the primary source of revenue fueling Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of State is imposing sanctions on nearly 80 individuals and entities. Concurrently, the Department of the Treasury is designating more than 150 individuals and entities and individuals and identifying 183 vessels as blocked property.

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10/01/2025